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Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 3rd T20I

t20Ireland Women won by 51 runs
Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin
23 Jul 2025, 8:30 pm IST
Ireland Women won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: Ireland Women
Ireland Women Inning Score: 180 /4
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Amy Hunterc and b beloved biza594091147.5
Rebecca Stokellrun out452880160.71
Louise Littlec tendai makusha b nomvelo sibanda22263084.62
Coulter Reillyb beloved biza120050
Laura Delanynot out191520126.67
Orla Prendergastnot out24921266.67
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Nomvelo Sibanda30241008
Tendai Makusha20170018.5
Michelle Mavunga202200211
Kelis Ndhlovu404600111.5
Beloved Biza40212005.2
Francisca Chipare101700017
Nyasha Gwanzura40330068.2
Zimbabwe Women Inning Score: 129 /7
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Chiedza Dhururuc rebecca stokell b sophie macmahon121120109.09
Kelis Ndhlovuc rebecca stokell b ava canning9111081.82
Beloved Bizac orla prendergast b cara murray252421104.17
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripanoc orla prendergast b ava canning39423092.86
Runyararo Pasipanodyarun out01000
Modester Mupachikwac orla prendergast b sophie macmahon17192089.47
Nyasha Gwanzuranot out9121075
Francisca Chiparerun out1100100
Michelle Mavunganot out00000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Orla Prendergast20110005.5
Ava Canning40182014.5
Sophie MacMahon40212035.2
Cara Murray20161118
Laura Delany30240078
Leah Paul20160008
Louise Little30230047.7

Match Summary

Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women - 3rd T20I (23rd July 2025)

Match Summary

Ireland Women secured a commanding victory over Zimbabwe Women by 51 runs in the 3rd T20I at Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin. Amy Hunter's stunning half-century and disciplined bowling performances by Ava Canning and Sophie MacMahon were the highlights of the match.


Detailed Match Narrative

Ireland Women's Innings

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Ireland Women set an imposing total of 180/4 in their 20 overs. The innings was powered by Amy Hunter, who played a sensational knock of 59 runs off 40 balls with 9 boundaries and a six. Her aggressive batting set the tone for the innings.

Rebecca Stokell provided strong support with a quick-fire 45 runs off 28 balls at a strike rate of 160.71, laced with 8 boundaries. Towards the end, Orla Prendergast added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 24 off just 9 balls, including one six, to propel Ireland to a formidable total.

Key Batting Performances:

  • Amy Hunter: 59 (40 balls, 9 fours, 1 six)
  • Rebecca Stokell: 45 (28 balls, 8 fours)
  • Orla Prendergast: 24* (9 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)

In the bowling department for Zimbabwe Women, Beloved Biza was the standout performer with figures of 2/21 in 4 overs, including the prized wicket of Amy Hunter. Nomvelo Sibanda and Tendai Makusha also contributed with economical spells.


Zimbabwe Women's Innings

Chasing 181, Zimbabwe Women struggled to build momentum and could only manage 129/7 in their 20 overs. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with a fighting 39 runs off 42 balls, while Beloved Biza contributed a quick 25 off 24 balls.

Ireland's bowlers kept the opposition batters in check with disciplined performances. Ava Canning and Sophie MacMahon were the stars with the ball, both picking up 2 wickets each. Canning was particularly economical, conceding just 18 runs in her 4 overs. Orla Prendergast and the fielders also played a crucial role, with Rebecca Stokell taking 2 brilliant catches.

Key Bowling Performances:

  • Ava Canning: 2/18 (4 overs)
  • Sophie MacMahon: 2/21 (4 overs)

Key Moments of the Match

  1. Amy Hunter's Half-Century: Hunter's blazing innings set the foundation for Ireland's big total.
  2. Rebecca Stokell's Quick Knock: Her 45 off 28 balls provided momentum in the middle overs.
  3. Orla Prendergast's Late Surge: A cameo of 24* off 9 balls ensured Ireland crossed the 180-run mark.
  4. Tight Bowling by Ava Canning: Her economical spell of 4-0-18-2 stifled Zimbabwe's chase.
  5. Outstanding Fielding: Ireland's fielders, particularly Rebecca Stokell and Orla Prendergast, took crucial catches to derail Zimbabwe's innings.

Highlights

  • Player of the Match: Amy Hunter for her match-winning knock of 59 runs.
  • Half-Centuries:
    • Amy Hunter (Ireland): 59 (40 balls)
  • Best Bowling Performance:
    • Ava Canning (Ireland): 2/18 (4 overs)

Result: Ireland Women won by 51 runs.