07-08-2025
Ireland record shock victory over Women's Cricket World Cup bound Pakistan in first Test of series
The win marked a special landmark for the Ireland women's cricket team
OUTRAGEOUS ORLA Ireland record shock victory over Women's Cricket World Cup bound Pakistan in first Test of series
ORLA Prendergast shone as Ireland won the first Test in their T20 series against Pakistan in Dublin yesterday.
Ireland reached 142 after being bowled out in the 20th over with Prendergast racking up 29 runs. Amy Hunter also caught the eye with 37 as Leah Paul scored 28.
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Ireland haven't lost in the World Cup qualifiers since mid-April when they narrowly lost to Bangladesh
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The 23-year-old is Ireland's top run scorer in the past year with 602
But regular wickets kept Pakistan in it. Pakistan scored 131-9 from their 20 overs to fall short by 11 runs.
And the key wicket takers for Ireland were Prendergast, Jane Maguire and Ava Canning.
The victory also marked eight T20 international wins in a row for Ireland.
But attention will quickly turn to the second clash of the three-match series tomorrow.
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