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Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
Ireland claim four-wicket win over Zimbabwe to complete ODI series whitewash at Stormont
The 23-year-old's unbeaten 67 got the Girls in Green home with 11.1 overs to spare to take the one-day international series 2-0 — after three T20 wins — and earned her both the Player-of-the-Match and Series awards. After four one-sided wins over Zimbabwe in the past eight days, finally something akin to a contest broke out at the Stormont ground, despite the tourists being dismissed for a below par 178. Run-rate and overs were never going to be a problem for Ireland — but wickets were. Two went early and after Prendergast had added 49 with Gaby Lewis, the skipper was caught behind for 44, chasing a wide delivery, to leave her side on 95-3 in the 21st over. Suddenly batting didn't look so easy against leg-spinner Loreen Tshuma. Laura Delany battled to 18 from 31 balls, and Leah Paul was even more scratchy in making seven from 19 before she was the first of two victims in an over for Tshuma, who finished with 4-35. With 41 still needed a cool head was required and Prendergast provided it as she notched her fifth ODI half-century while junior partner Ava Canning settled Irish nerves with a mighty six over mid-wicket. 'Zim made us work for every run and put the pressure on, but Ava coming in at the end and whacking that six made it easier,' Prendergast said. 'I want to be the sort of player who's gutsy and stays there in tough situations and I was glad to be able to do that. 'All you ever want to do when you're chasing a total is to stay to the end, especially in a chase like that which became quite tricky.' Opening bowler Alana Dalzell was the pick of the Ireland attack, claiming 4-36, while spinner Laura McBride took three late wickets to cap an impressive start at the international level.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Prendergast helps Ireland to ODI sweep over Zimbabwe
Second one-day international, Stormont Ireland 182-6 (38.5 overs): Prendergast 67, Lewis 44; Tshuma 4-35 Zimbabwe 178 (49.1 overs): Mugeri-Tiripano 56, Mupachikwa, 45; Dalzell 4-36, McBride 3-22 Ireland won by four wickets Scorecard Orla Prendergast hit an unbeaten 67 as Ireland secured a two-game sweep in their one-day international series against Zimbabwe at Stormont. Following a 97-run victory at the Belfast venue on Saturday, as well as a 3-0 win in the T20 series between the sides this month, the hosts won by four wickets on Monday. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat but lost their first three wickets for only 38 runs. Alana Dalzell bowled opener Kelis Ndlovu for a first-ball duck before getting Loreen Tshuma to edge to wicket-keeper Amy Hunter for just four. When Chiedza Dhururu was caught lbw by Ava Canning, the tourists' innings looked to be teetering on the brink of collapse. Captain Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano steadied the ship with 56 from 92 balls, while Modester Mupachikwa chipped in with 45 to set Ireland a target of 178. While Ireland lost an early wicket of their own, with Sarah Forbes caught by Biza off the bowling of Chigora for only three runs, captain Gaby Lewis provided 44 off 59 balls. Mupachikwa stumped her fellow wicket keeper Amy Hunter for just 14 but what felt at the time like a potentially key wicket instead brought Prendergast to the crease. Her 67 included seven boundaries and marked her second consecutive half-century in the one-day format as Ireland eased to victory in the 39th over. Ireland return to action in a three-game T20 series against Pakistan in Dublin next month.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Prendergast helps Ireland to ODI sweep over Zimbabwe
Second one-day international, StormontIreland 182-6 (38.5 overs): Prendergast 67, Lewis 44; Tshuma 4-35Zimbabwe 178 (49.1 overs): Mugeri-Tiripano 56, Mupachikwa, 45; Dalzell 4-36, McBride 3-22Ireland won by four wicketsScorecard Orla Prendergast hit an unbeaten 67 as Ireland secured a two-game sweep in their one-day international series against Zimbabwe at a 97-run victory at the Belfast venue on Saturday, as well as a 3-0 win in the T20 series between the sides this month, the hosts won by four wickets on Monday. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat but lost their first three wickets for only 38 Dalzell bowled opener Kelis Ndlovu for a first-ball duck before getting Loreen Tshuma to edge to wicket-keeper Amy Hunter for just Chiedza Dhururu was caught lbw by Ava Canning, the tourists' innings looked to be teetering on the brink of Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano steadied the ship with 56 from 92 balls, while Modester Mupachikwa chipped in with 45 to set Ireland a target of 178. While Ireland lost an early wicket of their own, with Sarah Forbes caught by Biza off the bowling of Chigora for only three runs, captain Gaby Lewis provided 44 off 59 stumped her fellow wicket keeper Amy Hunter for just 14 but what felt at the time like a potentially key wicket instead brought Prendergast to the 67 included seven boundaries and marked her second consecutive half-century in the one-day format as Ireland eased to victory in the 39th over. Ireland return to action in a three-game T20 series against Pakistan in Dublin next month.
Irish Times
3 days ago
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- Irish Times
Ireland continue their winning streak against Zimbabwe in first ODI
1st ODI: Ireland 288-9 (50 ovs) (S Forbes 54, G Lewis 51, O Prendergast 50, A Hunter 43, L Delany 34; K Ndhlovu 3-50, L Tshuma 2-37, T Makusha 2-47) beat Zimbabwe 191 (48.1 ovs) (C Mugeri-Tiripano 48, R Pasipanodya 32no; A Kelly 2-17, O Prendergast 2-20, J Maguire 2-25, L McBride 2-25, C Murray 2-53) by 97 runs . Ireland continued their winning streak against Zimbabwe as they beat their opponents by 97 runs in their one-day international at Stormont. The hosts – who completed a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20 series – piled up 288 for nine from their 50 overs in the first of two ODIs, having been put into bat by Zimbabwe captain Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Openers Sarah Forbes (54) and skipper Gaby Lewis (51) provided a solid platform for Ireland, which was built on by Amy Hunter (43), Orla Prendergast (50) and Laura Delany (34). READ MORE None of the Zimbabwe batters made a half-century, with Mugeri-Tiripano's 48 the top score for the Lady Chevrons. Arlene Kelly, Prendergast, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray and Lara McBride all claimed two wickets as the visitors' effort ended on 191 with the first ball of the 49th over. The sides meet again in Belfast on Monday.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
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- Extra.ie
Ireland Women's continue good form with Zimbabwe win in ODI
Ireland's women cricket continued on from their T20 series win over Zimbabwe by beating the same opponent by 97 runs in their first ODI on Saturday in Stormont. Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl and it was Ireland's opening partnership led by captain Gaby Lewis and Sarah Forbes that put Ireland into the ascendency. Their partnership of 116 runs paved the way for Ireland to secure their fifth highest ODI run total of 288-9. Forbes was the top run scorer with 54 followed by Lewis and Orla Prendergast who both also had a half-century with 51 and 50 respectively. It was a momentous day for Prendergast as well as Amy Hunter as the pair both broke the 1000 ODI runs mark for Ireland. Hunter scored 43 and lastly Laura Delaney scored 34 as Ireland's front order built a commanding score. Ireland's women cricket continued on from their T20 series win over Zimbabwe by beating the same opponent by 97 runs in their first ODI on Saturday in Stormont. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile However after they all left Ireland's middle and back order didn't really get into it as the final 6 players all scored in the single digits before Ireland finished their innings 288-9. Luckily for them however Ireland didn't really need a big performance from their back order as when it their turn to field they got off to a flying start. Prendergast took two quick wickets in the first few overs. Zimbabwe's captain Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano was the visitor's top scorer with 48 as the guests struggled to get a partnership going and once she was gone, Zimbabwe didn't stand much of a chance and were bowled out for 191. Arlene Kelly however was the star bowler of the day going 2-17 in her six overs. Lara McBride did well on debut as she bowled for 2-25, the exact same as Jane Maguire. Lastly Cara Murray, who after struggling at the start of the Zimbabwean innings picked up two wickets towards the end to finish up on 2-53. Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl and it was Ireland's opening partnership led by captain Gaby Lewis and Sarah Forbes that put Ireland into the ascendency. Their partnership of 116 runs paved the way for Ireland to secure their fifth highest ODI run total of INPHO/Bryan Keane It was Orla Prendergast however who picked up the player of the match award for her half-century in the first innings with the bat and bowling 2-20 in the second, including 4 maidens. After that fast start Ireland had done enough to see things out and secure yet another win over Zimbabwe. It's been a great start to life for Lloyd Tennant as Head Coach and speaking to ahead of this match, Ireland captain Gaby Lewis spoke about how it was good to have a new voice in camp. 'It's been really good, it's hard for him coming over not knowing the system or things so that did take a few weeks to get used to but he's been great and he's hit the ground running with the girls and I think it's a nice change after six years. Forbes was the top run scorer with 54 followed by Lewis and Orla Prendergast who both also had a half-century with 51 and 50 respectively Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile 'Obviously Ed was brilliant, but there comes a time a fresh voice is needed and I think he came at a good time.' With the T20 series win behind them as well Lewis spoke about the some of the best things this Irish squad are taking from this month. 'It was a great positive in that last T20 that we had a few changes in the team and the result was still the same, so I think it shows the depth and the competition within our squad. And all the girls that aren't in the 11 are pushing to get that opportunity and are willing to grab with both hands. It's only going to get better over the next few years.' It was a momentous day for Prendergast as well as Amy Hunter as the pair both broke the 1000 ODI runs mark for Ireland. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Ireland return to Dublin next month for a three-game T20 series against Pakistan. Lewis spoke about the excitement in camp heading into the future. 'We're all looking towards the qualifiers and a World Cup and I think that it starts from these games, how we change our approach into the games. I think that then leading into Pakistan, that will be a more challenging series, but yeah it's really exciting.' Before the Pakistan series though Ireland have a second ODI against Zimbabwe on Monday 28 July in Stormont once again. First ball is set to be thrown at around 10:45am and will be streamed live on Ireland Cricket's YouTube channel.
