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Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast leave the pitch after the ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifier win over Vanuatu

Ireland beat Vanuatu to stay top of T20 qualifier group

Ireland remain unbeaten at the top of their T20 Women's World Cup qualifying group after a nine-wicket victory over Vanuatu in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket • 01 May 24

Ireland beat Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup qualifier

A century stand between Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis helped Ireland make it two wins in as many games at the T20 Women's World Cup qualifier in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket • 29 Apr 24

Orla Prendergast had a fine tournament in South Africa

Prendergast included in T20 team of the tournament

The T20 Women's World Cup may have been a disappointing affair for Ireland but it was still one to remember for Orlas Prendergast as she was named in the 12-player team of the tournament.

Cricket • 27 Feb 23

Darcie Brown of Australia celebrates the wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues of India with team mate Alyssa Healy

Australia hold nerve against India to reach T20 final

Defending champions Australia held their nerve to reach the T20 World Cup final after a five-run victory over India, who were left to rue costly dismissals of Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues in their chase.

Cricket • 23 Feb 23

Arlene Kelly of Ireland drops a catch from Smriti Mandhana

Washout denies Ireland shot at closing victory

India secured their spot in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a five-run Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method win over Ireland in a rain-affected match at Gqeberha.

Cricket • 20 Feb 23

England eke out a win over Ireland in Paarl

England labour past Ireland in T20 World Cup

It wasn't pretty but hot favourites England beat Ireland by four wickets in their T20 Women's World Cup clash in Paarl in South Africa.

Cricket • 13 Feb 23

(l to r) Ireland quartet Georgina Dempsey, Rachel Delaney, Arlene Kelly and Laura Delany in action during the Women's T20 International match between Ireland and Australia in July 2022

Ireland squad named for T20 Women's World Cup

Ireland has named a 15-strong squad for the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.

Cricket • 10 Jan 23

Jane Maguire and Ireland will be in World Cup action in February

Ireland learn schedule for T20 World Cup

Ireland's 2023 T20 World Cup campaign will start with a game against England on 13 February after the schedule for the South African tournament was revealed.

Cricket • 03 Oct 22

Kim Garth top-scored for Ireland against Holland in Dundee

Ireland women beat Holland in T20 qualifier

Ireland Women beat Holland by 19 runs in their second T20 World Cup qualifier in Dundee.

Cricket • 01 Sep 19

Beth Mooney sweeps another shot towards the boundary during Australia's nine wicket win over Ireland

Ireland devoured by formidable Australia in T20 opener

The Ireland women cricketers endured a sobering afternoon as they were comfortably dispatched by tournament favourites Australia in the T20 World Cup in Guyana on Sunday.

Cricket • 11 Nov 18

T20 Women's World Cup