In this article, we will discuss the thrilling third ODI of the England Women tour of Ireland, held on September 11, 2024, in Belfast. This match saw Ireland Women chase down a challenging target set by England Women under the DLS method, resulting in a dramatic finish. England posted a total of 153 runs in 20.5 overs, setting a target of 155 runs from 22 overs for Ireland.
The game was marked by intense performances from both teams, with Ireland ultimately securing a narrow victory by 3 wickets with no balls remaining. We will delve into the key moments of the match, highlight standout performances, and analyze how Ireland managed to achieve their target in such a high-pressure situation.
England Women tried to defend their total but Ireland Women casually hopped over the finish line with 3 wickets left, like a stroll through the Belfast hills. In 20.5 overs, England scored 153 runs overall. Ireland responded by reaching 155/7 after chasing down the target of 155 runs in 22 overs. When there were no balls left in the match, the goal was changed using the DLS method because of the weather.
Despite Paige Scholfield’s quickfire 21 off 14, England’s middle and lower order couldn’t capitalize on a solid start. After Emma Lamb fell at 22 and Tammy Beaumont departed at 99 in the 12.5th over, a middle-order collapse followed, with Ryana MacDonald-Gay (17 off 13) and Hollie Armitage (15 off 13) unable to prevent England from falling short of a competitive total.
Aimee Maguire was the standout bowler for Ireland, claiming 5 wickets for 19 runs in 3.5 overs, while Alana Dalzell and Freya Sargent each picked up one wicket but conceded runs at a higher rate. Jane Maguire and Orla Prendergast also contributed with a wicket each but struggled to contain England’s scoring.
In the third ODI of the England Women tour of Ireland on September 11, 2024, Ireland Women successfully chased down the target of 155 runs set by England, reaching 155/7 in 22 overs with no balls remaining.
The standout performer for Ireland was Gaby Lewis, who scored an impressive 72 off 56 balls with 10 boundaries, anchoring the chase and ensuring Ireland stayed on track. Amy Hunter contributed a solid 18 off 18 balls before being dismissed by Freya Kemp. Leah Paul played a crucial role with a quick 22 off 23 balls, adding valuable runs and keeping the chase steady.
Orla Prendergast and Una Raymond-Hoey also made contributions, scoring 11 and 7 runs respectively. Raymond-Hoey was run out in a crucial moment, but her efforts helped keep Ireland’s chase alive. Rebecca Stokell remained unbeaten on 3 off 10 balls, and Alana Dalzell provided a crucial finishing touch with 4 off 1 ball.
Ireland faced early pressure with Hunter’s dismissal at 51 runs in the 6.2nd over, but Lewis and Prendergast steadied the innings with a 35-run stand. The middle order faced some turbulence with the fall of Lewis at 137 runs in the 18.2nd over, and Paul soon followed. The lower order saw a quick succession of wickets, but Stokell and Dalzell ensured the target was reached in the final overs.
For England, Lauren Filer and Mady Villiers were the most effective bowlers, taking 2 and 3 wickets respectively. Filer’s 5-over spell yielded 22 runs, while Villiers managed 30 runs in her 5 overs. Freya Kemp claimed 1 wicket for 22 runs in her 3-over spell, while Hannah Baker and Ryana MacDonald-Gay both had modest returns with 24 and 22 runs conceded respectively.
Ireland’s innings was marked by solid contributions from the top order and crucial middle-order runs, securing their win with a well-timed chase and ultimately winning by 3 wickets.
England Women – 153 (20.5/50)
Ireland Women – 155/7 (22/50)
Result – IRE Women won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) (DLS method)
Player of the Match – Aimee Maguire
Aimee Maguire
England Women | Emma Lamb, Tammy Beaumont, Hollie Armitage, Paige Scholfield, Freya Kemp, Bess Heath, Mady Villiers, Kate Cross, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Lauren Filer, Hannah Baker |
Ireland Women | Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Una Raymond-Hoey, Alice Tector, Jane Maguire, Alana Dalzell |
Visit JeetBuzz News to access our Highlights that are just for you and reminisce about all of your favorite cricket nostalgia moments while being thrilled by our solid Cricket Highlights updates. To ensure you never miss out, join in on the fun right away!
BAN vs WI (2nd Test) – Highlights In a thrilling Test match, BAN triumphed over the WI by 101 runs in the second Test
PS-W vs MR-W (11th Match) – Highlights In this article, we will discuss the 11th match of the Women’s Big Bash League between Perth
BH-W vs HH-W (10th Match) – Highlights In this article, we will discuss the thrilling Women’s Big Bash League clash between Brisbane Heat Women