A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement, Louise Little smashes a well-timed pull that races through long on for four. A good start for Louise Little as she gets off the mark.
Over 18. 8 runs. Bowler: Qiana Joseph. Ireland Women: 4-125(rr 6.94) The stock ball comes full and outside off, and Rebecca Stokell nudges it forward with a controlled push. No run here as the extra cover fielder, Hayley Matthews, scoops it up comfortably. Ireland Women require 4 runs from 12 balls, holding six wickets in hand with victory almost in sight.
The stock ball is pitched short outside off, and the batter executes a crisp cut shot, slicing it just wide of extra cover. The fielder is alert to collect, and no run is taken.
The stock ball back of a length outside off, Rebecca Stokell cuts it crisply along the ground for a quick two, finding extra cover where Hayley Matthews fields well.
Over 17. 6 runs. Bowler: Ashmini Munisar. Ireland Women: 4-117(rr 6.88) Ashmini Munisar delivers an off-break on a length, targeting middle stump. Louise Little works it but misses, the ball striking her pads and staying low. No run there as Campbelle collects behind the stumps. Ireland Women need 12 runs off 18 balls with six wickets in hand; their chances remain strong at 95 percent.
The off break pitches just outside off, length ball. Leah Paul attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending a loose shot in the air. She is caught at mid off, ending her brief stay. Leah Paul goes for 4 runs off 4 deliveries.
An off break on a length, pitched on off stump, and the batter attempts an aggressive slog, connecting on the inside edge to tuck it away for a quick single.
Over 16. 4 runs. Bowler: Hayley Matthews. Ireland Women: 3-111(rr 6.94) The off break drifts on to off stump length and is carefully pushed forward. The batter plays it safely along the ground, resulting in no run. Ireland Women require 18 runs from 24 deliveries with 7 wickets in hand, holding a strong winning position at 95%.
the off break pitches a length outside off. Rebecca Stokell attempts a drive but mis-times it, allowing the ball to be easily fielded at mid off for no run.
Leah Paul drives an off break, pitching outside off on a length, placing it neatly through the covers for three runs. Leah Paul gets off the mark in style.
An off break pitched on leg stump and around length; the batter attempts an ambitious slog-sweep but mistimes it, sending the ball high. She is caught at deep backward square leg, ending her innings. Orla Prendergast departs after a confident 63 from 44 balls.
Over 15. 8 runs. Bowler: Afy Fletcher. Ireland Women: 2-107(rr 7.13) A full-length leg spinner on middle stump, worked neatly into the off-side for a single to keep the scoreboard ticking. Ireland Women require 22 from 30 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong winning position.
A full delivery on off stump from the leg spinner, met with a powerful, controlled slog that is perfectly middled. The ball sails clean over mid wicket for a spectacular six! That brings Ireland Women to 105 for 2.
The bowler sends down a length googly on leg stump. The batter attempts a slog but misses completely, resulting in no run. Ireland Women have successfully used the review to their advantage.
