It's great to see NI's next generation make such an impact on international stage, says Ireland bowler Cara Murray
The 24-year-old has won 85 caps, with 17 of them coming against the African side, including her debut back in 2018. Indeed, Murray has taken 29 wickets against them, including her best bowling figures of six for 31 in 2024 in a one-day international.
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