ireland woman continued his impressive performance in Ireland Women’s Tri-Series 2026achieved a thrilling victory by one run west indies women Through the DLS method in the fourth match of the tournament. Brilliant all-round performance under the leadership of Orla Prendergast The rain-affected encounter helped the hosts overcome a tough challenge from the Caribbean side and kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Ireland restrict West Indies to 148/8
After being asked to bat first, West Indies Women posted a competitive total of 148/8 in their 20 overs. shift was conducted janilia glasgowWho scored maximum 36 runs and provided stability in the middle order.
However, Ireland’s bowlers ensured that the visitors were never able to gain complete control. ava canning Delivered an economical spell, finishing with excellent figures of 2/11, while Prendergast once again demonstrated his versatility by claiming 2/26. The Irish attack regularly took wickets at crucial moments, preventing the West Indies from building the momentum needed for a big score.
Although several West Indian batsmen made useful contributions, none were able to convert their starts into match-defining innings. As a result, the visitors had to settle for a score that looked competitive but not out of reach on a batting-friendly surface.
Orla Prendergast chases the target for Ireland
Ireland’s counter-attack was confident and Prendergast took charge of the chase from the start. The all-rounder played one of the best innings of the tournament so far, scoring 71 runs off just 46 balls. His innings mixed composure with aggression and kept Ireland ahead at the required rate throughout the chase.
Prendergast hit boundaries regularly and put pressure on the West Indies bowlers, ensuring that Ireland remained firmly in control despite losing a few wickets at the other end.
West Indies made a strong comeback shaunisha hectorWho claimed 2/21 and helped create some tension late on. However, Ireland’s strong position during the chase ultimately proved decisive.
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Rain interruption decided the match
With Ireland’s score at 99/5 after 14.1 overs, rain interrupted play and prevented any further action. The match was then decided using the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method. When the count was completed, Ireland were found to be one run ahead of the revised target, giving the hosts a dramatic win. The small margin shows how tightly contested the encounter was.
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