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Ireland Women’s Cricket Team Secures Convincing Victory Over Papua New Guinea in T20 world Cup Qualifier
Published: 2026/01/19 09:17:23
Strong Start to Qualification Campaign
Ireland’s Women’s Twenty20 (T20) cricket team began their quest to qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup with a dominant 41-run victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) on January 18th. The win marks a positive start for Ireland in the qualifying tournament, setting the stage for their upcoming matches.
Key Performances Drive Ireland to Victory
A stellar batting performance, spearheaded by Orla Prendergast’s extraordinary half-century (56 runs), propelled Ireland to a competitive total of 146. Captain Gaby Lewis also contributed