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Match 13, ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2026
NZ-W
140/6 (20.0)
IRE-W
136/4 (20.0)
New Zealand Women beat Ireland Women by 4 runs
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Match 13, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
, Jun 19, 2026
140/6
(20.0/20)
136/4
(20.0/20)
New Zealand Women beat Ireland Women by 4 runs
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IRE-W
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That's a wrap - A very competitive game of cricket where Ireland nearly pulled off a historic win, but it wasn't to be for them. They are virtually out of the tournament, whereas New Zealand, with their first win, keep their title defence alive, but still hanging by a thread. Up next, it's a triple header day on Saturday, 20th June. It all starts with Australia taking on the Netherlands, followed by Pakistan Women going up against Bangladesh Women. Both games will be played at Southampton. The caravan will then roll into Headingley as England Women will face Scotland Women. The first ball of the first match will be bowled at 9.30 am GMT, followed by non-stop cricketing action. Do make sure to join early for the buildup. Until then, cheers!
The captain of New Zealand Women - Amelia Kerr admits it has been a disappointing start but says today was about turning up with the right attitude and body language. She says the past cannot be changed, but reminds herself and the group that representing the country on a world stage is a big deal and that there is still plenty to play for. On the knockout chances, she says the mathematical opportunity is still there and points to how this tournament has shown that anyone can beat anyone, singling out Ireland and Scotland for the brilliant impression they have made in their first World Cups. On Bates, Kerr says she thrives in big moments, recalling what she did against Sri Lanka in the last tournament. She says Bates puts in the hard yards in training, working specifically on her death-overs bowling, and while the last two games did not go her way, Kerr says everyone in the group knows how good she can be and that it is a real privilege to have her in the side.
The captain of Ireland Women - Gaby Lewis, on her immediate reaction, says it is hard to reflect right away with so many emotions running high. She says Ireland wanted that first win badly and it slipped through their fingers, and that she might be better placed to reflect on it later. When asked about the preparation for the Kiwi batters, she credits the analysts and coaches for doing a tremendous job breaking down the different players and helping the side prepare thoroughly. On restricting New Zealand to 140, Lewis says the reigning champions are that for a reason, but Ireland felt they were very much in the game after keeping them to that total. On being asked about her partnership with Orla Prendergast, she says the two of them love batting together and run well between the wickets. She is clearly gutted, saying both of them feel they should have got Ireland over the line and that losing wickets at crucial moments was the difference. When asked to reflect on the tournament as a whole, Lewis mentions that Ireland have improved with each game and that is something the group takes real pride in. She reminds that it is a very young side and says getting better every game is exactly what they are building towards.
... Time to hear it from the two captains ...
The Kiwis couldn't fly, quite literally - Ireland's bowlers set the tone from the very first over and never truly let New Zealand settle. Maguire and Prendergast ran through the top order in the powerplay, leaving the White Ferns gasping at 31 for 3. Kerr, as she so often does, took it upon herself to rebuild, but fell for 30 just as the innings looked to be finding its feet, leaving New Zealand in a precarious position at 48 for 4. Sharp and Halliday fought hard in the middle overs and steadied the sinking ship with a pivotal 62-run stand to drag the innings back from the brink. Ireland admirably plugged the boundary flow towards the backend, and in order to up the ante, the Kiwis lost both set batters in the span of two overs. Bates, walking in at number seven in T20Is for the first time, gave the death overs a much-needed spark, but New Zealand could only muster 140, a total that felt well short.
Amelia clutch Kerr - A lot went wrong for New Zealand with the ball before a slice of luck turned it their way. Bree Illing provided an early breakthrough with the wicket of Amy Hunter, but after that the Kiwis were starved of wickets and leaked far too many loose deliveries. The fielding demons crept back in too, most notably when Orla Prendergast was put down on 10, a moment that could have changed the game entirely. Ground fielding errors kept piling up, and with Ireland needing just 29 from 18 balls, New Zealand looked dead and buried. Then came Amelia Kerr back into the attack, wicketless in this World Cup until that moment. Bowling her final over, she delivered exactly when it mattered most, removing the dangerous Orla Prendergast and then Stokell in the same over. Ireland never recovered from that double blow and ultimately left too much on the plate. But with Gaby still out there, there was a belief of getting the job done, but her perishing in the penultimate over was the final nail in the coffin for Ireland.
So close, yet so far - That's exactly how the Irish side would be feeling right now. They did so many things right in this match. They bowled well according to their plans and executed them with near-perfection. In the chase too, they almost handed a shock to the Kiwis. Ireland's batting had been their biggest weakness coming into this game, but Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis dug in deep and showed plenty of grit. They did not score quickly, perhaps a conscious decision to shield a batting unit that has looked vulnerable throughout the tournament. It was a stark contrast to New Zealand, whose batters threw their wickets away early and never quite recovered from the slide. Gaby and Orla batted beautifully together, threading their way to a 110-run stand without taking unnecessary risks. While Prendergast was the aggressor, Lewis complimented her by anchoring as both got off to their well-paced half-centuries. But when it looked like the game was in their kitty, and the moment came to go for the kill, Ireland simply could not find the next gear.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Amelia Kerr wins the award for her responsible bowling and batting display. She picked up two crucial wickets towards the backend, which ultimately proved to be the turning point of the match. She also scored a crucial 30 (24) to bail her team out of trouble. On the tournament so far, Kerr says it has been a rollercoaster of emotions after not starting the World Cup the way they would have wanted. She says Ireland challenged them hard today but is glad the side came out on top. On her knock, she says runs win games and admits she got out at a bad time, feeling she could have kicked on and helped New Zealand post a bigger total. On her bowling role, Kerr says it is always a balancing act and that she typically comes on after the Powerplay. She credits the depth in the bowling attack, pointing to Bree Illing bowling four overs on the trot, which allowed her to hold herself back and come on at the right moment.
The Kiwis hold their nerve - Over - 19.6 - first innings. Suzie Bates was facing the final ball which she struck for a six. And that indeed made the difference as that maximum has kept New Zealand well and truly alive in this World Cup. The game of margins they say. New Zealand have survived a scare and they can breathe for now. But credit to the Irish team as they played a solid brand of cricket from start to finish. Just that they could not land the knockout blow. They pushed the Kiwis to deep waters and had them anxious for most part of the run chase. But sadly, it wasn't to be for them.
End Of The Over 20 : 136/4
10 Runs
- 219.1
- 219.2
- 219.3
- 119.4
- 219.5
- 119.6
L. Little
5 (4)
L. Paul
8 (5)
S. Bates
1-0-10-0
19.6
1
Suzie Bates To Louise Little
Short and on off, Louise Little drills it down to long on for a single. New Zealand Women beat Ireland Women by 4 runs. Heartbreak for Ireland, elation for the White Ferns, who just didn't give up till the end and have ended up on the right side. And for the zillionth time, Bates has rescued her side out of deep trouble. First with a crucial cameo with the bat, and now defending with the ball. And one can clearly spot the sense of relief on Amelia Kerr's face because they were in all sorts of misery, with their title defence on the line. For Ireland, it's a tough one to take after coming so close.
19.5
2
Suzie Bates To Louise Little
Flatter, outside off, Louise Little chips it over wide of mid off. The fielder dives to her right to take the catch but the ball lands just short. It rolls in the deep as the batters collect two runs. 6 needed off the final ball now.
19.4
1
Suzie Bates To Leah Paul
Tossed up, on off, Leah Paul pulls it over square leg for a single.
19.3
2
Suzie Bates To Leah Paul
Two again! Short and on middle, Leah Paul pulls it through square leg for a couple again. 9 runs needed from 3 balls now.
19.2
2
Suzie Bates To Leah Paul
Two more! Flatter, on off, Leah Paul sweeps it through mid-wicket for two more.
19.1
2
Suzie Bates To Leah Paul
Drops it short and on leg, Leah Paul tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.
Righto, last over coming up. Ireland Women still require 15 runs to win. And surprise, surprise. It's the veteran, Suzie Bates, who will be bowling the final over.
End Of The Over 19 : 126/4
10 Runs
- 118.1
- 1 LB 18.2
- 418.3
- 1 WD 18.4
- W 18.4
- 118.5
- 218.6
L. Little
2 (2)
L. Paul
1 (1)
R. Mair
4-0-31-1
18.6
2
Rosemary Mair To Louise Little
Nice and full, slower one on off, Louise Little lofts it down the ground, wide of long on for a brace.
18.5
1
Rosemary Mair To Leah Paul
Hard length, outside off, Leah Paul looks to scoop it but miscues it to the off side for a single.
Smiles are back in the Kiwi camp as 116/1 becomes 123/4 for Ireland. And all of a sudden, they are on the back foot. This is a solid fightback from the White Ferns. Leah Paul is in at number 6.
18.4
W
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust. That's a brilliant catch from Suzie Bates. Hard length and outside off, slower too. Gaby Lewis steps out and looks to flick it but gets a leading edge. The ball lobs towards cover. Suzie Bates runs forward from mid off and takes a brilliant catch. She loses her balance but manages to keep the ball in her hands. She gets up and punches in the air. The White Ferns can believe now. Gaby Lewis cannot get the job done for her side as Ireland Women still need 18 runs from 8 balls now.
18.4
wd
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Wide! Down the leg side, Gaby Lewis looks to sweep it but misses. Wide called.
18.3
4
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
FOUR! Another twist in the tale! Rosemary Mair serves it full, and on middle, Gaby Lewis moves to her off side and sweeps it through fine leg for a boundary.
18.2
lb
Rosemary Mair To Louise Little
Full and down leg, Louise Little looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls in front. They collect a quick leg bye.
18.1
1
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Full, on off, Gaby Lewis knocks it to mid on for a single.
That was a clutch over from captain Kerr. Just what the doctor ordered for the Kiwis. It has just gotten a lot nervy now for Ireland. They still need 25 from 12 balls. Louise Little is in at number 5.
End Of The Over 18 : 116/3
4 Runs
- 017.1
- 217.2
- 217.3
- W 17.4
- 017.5
- W 17.6
R. Stokell
0 (2)
G. Lewis
53 (50)
A. Kerr
4-0-23-2
17.6
W
Amelia Kerr To Rebecca Stokell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Amelia Kerr gets another wicket. A massive moment in the game. Tossed up, on off, with a hint of turn. Rebecca Stokell moves forward and tries to loft it over mid off. She doesn't connect well as the ball lobs straight in the hands of Jess Kerr at mid off, who makes no mistake. 25 runs needed from the final 2 overs now.
17.5
0
Amelia Kerr To Rebecca Stokell
Quicker, outside off, Rebecca Stokell looks to sweep it but wears it on her pads. An appeal but turned down. The impact was outside off.
Huge moment in the game as Amelia Kerr breaks the 110-run partnership at a very crucial time. Rebecca Stokell is in at number 4.
17.4
W
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Maddy Green with a simple catch at deep mid-wicket and New Zealand Women are back in the game. Amelia Kerr drops it short and on off, Orla Prendergast moves forward and slogs it but doesn't get the elevation on it. The ball goes towards deep mid-wicket. Maddy Green runs forward and takes a good catch near her head.
17.3
2
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Just short! Flatter, on off, Orla Prendergast steps out and chips it over mid on. Georgia Plimmer runs forward from long on and dives but the ball lands just short. She manages to make a good stop. Two more for Ireland Women.
17.2
2
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Excellent work in the deep! Flighted and full, angling away outside the off stump. Orla throws her bat at it and sends it racing down the ground. It gets a bit nervy in the deep as Plimmer fumbles running off the ropes from long on, but Jess Kerr is alert at long off, scurrying across to her right and diving to keep it to a couple of runs only. She ensures that no part of her body is in contact with the ropes while holding the ball in hand. The replay shows that Jess has done clean work. Amelia Kerr looked like she aged ten years watching that, but her sister bailed her out beautifully.
17.1
0
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Tossed up, on leg, Orla Prendergast taps it to cover.
Final roll on the dice for the Kiwis. Amelia Kerr (3-0-19-0) is back on. Can she produce a breakthrough here? Ireland Women need 29 runs from 18 balls.
End Of The Over 17 : 112/1
5 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 216.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
O. Prendergast
55 (49)
G. Lewis
53 (50)
J. Kerr
4-0-23-0
16.6
1
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Full and on leg, Orla Prendergast flicks it through wide of mid on for a single.
16.5
1
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Slightly shorter, on off, Gaby Lewis punches it through covers for a single.
16.4
2
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Slower one, on off, Gaby Lewis flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. The fielder, Plimmer, throws it towards the keeper, who whips the bails off, but Gaby Lewis is well in by then.
16.3
0
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Another dot! Back of a length, on leg, Gaby Lewis flicks it but finds the fielder at short fine leg. Jess Kerr gets away with this.
16.2
0
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Too full, on off, Gaby Lewis taps it to mid off.
16.1
1
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
A tad fuller, on leg, Orla Prendergast tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
The game is drifting away from the defending champions rather quickly now. Ireland Women need 34 runs from 24 balls. Jess Kerr to bowl out. 3-0-18-0 to bowl out.
End Of The Over 16 : 107/1
10 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 415.3
- 215.4
- 115.5
- 115.6
O. Prendergast
53 (47)
G. Lewis
50 (46)
R. Mair
3-0-22-0
15.6
1
Rosemary Mair To Orla Prendergast
Full and straight, Orla Prendergast taps it to cover for a single. 34 needed from the final 4 overs now.
15.5
1
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Fifty up for Gaby Lewis now! A very measured knock from the skipper. And this is her 19th T20I fifty. A low full toss, on leg, Gaby Lewis flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. What a display of batting this has been from these two. The captain has led from the front and she calmly raises her bat to acknowledge all the applause from her teammates and the Irish faithful present at the venue. She will now aim to take her team past the finish line.
15.4
2
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Too full, on off, Gaby Lewis drives it to cover for a single. A misfield allows them to collect one more. Two taken.
15.3
4
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
FOUR! Gaby Lewis moves to 47 now! Full and outside off, Gaby Lewis takes a step forward and holds her shape as she chips it over mid off for a boundary. That's a beautiful cricket shot, right out of the sweet spot. 100 comes up for Ireland Women.
15.2
1
Rosemary Mair To Orla Prendergast
Much fuller, on leg, Orla Prendergast flicks it through mid-wicket for one more.
15.1
1
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Slows it up, on off, Gaby Lewis punches it to cover for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 97/1
6 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- 214.6
O. Prendergast
51 (45)
G. Lewis
42 (42)
J. Kerr
3-0-18-0
14.6
2
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
FIFTY FOR ORLA PRENDERGAST! Excellent knock from her and that's her 2nd T20 World Cup half century as well. But this has come against the defending champions which makes it more special. She has stepped up when it mattered most and will look to bat throughout. Wickets with the ball, runs with the bat, Prendergast has given a very strong account of herself in this game. This is slanted onto the pads, on a fuller length. Orla Prendergast clips it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
14.5
1
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Lands it full on middle, Gaby Lewis forces the drive to mid off for a single. The partnership is now worth 89 runs.
14.4
1
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Skids through and nips in from middle, on a good length. Orla Prendergast hops a bit and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
14.3
0
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
A smidge fuller, on off. Orla Prendergast stays leg side and taps it to backward point with soft hands.
14.2
1
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
In-angler on a fuller length. This is flicked away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.1
1
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Curves back on the pads, full in length. Orla Prendergast whips it to deep backward square leg for a single.
DRINKS BREAK! 50 runs needed from the final 6 overs now. Ireland Women are well in control of the chase, and both batters are inching close to their half-century as well. Orla Prendergast is on 47 while the skipper, Gaby Lewis, is supporting her well with 40. Ireland Women will try to keep it simple and chase the total down. New Zealand Women will be desperate for wickets as it is the only way for them to get back into the game. Let's see how it ends...
End Of The Over 14 : 91/1
9 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 613.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 113.6
O. Prendergast
47 (41)
G. Lewis
40 (40)
A. Kerr
3-0-19-0
13.6
1
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Loops it above the eyeline, and drops it full, on off. Orla Prendergast carves it to the left of the bowler for a single down to long off. 9 runs off the over. The Irish are in a very comfortable position right now.
13.5
1
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Slides it on the stumps, on a good length. Gaby Lewis lets the ball dip and nudges it through square leg for a single.
13.4
1
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
The googly, short on off. Orla Prendergast chops it wide of backward point for a single.
13.3
6
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
SIX! CLUBBED! A real drag-downer on middle and leg. Orla Prendergast picks the length very early and pulls it aerially off the back foot. With no intentions to keep it down, she manages to clear the deep square leg fence for a six.
13.2
0
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
A slider on a length, on middle. Orla Prendergast shimmies down the track and tries to slash it away, but chops it off the inside edge onto the pitch.
13.1
0
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Flatter and fuller, on middle, Orla pushes it back to Kerr.
End Of The Over 13 : 82/1
13 Runs
- 412.1
- 212.2
- 112.3
- 412.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
O. Prendergast
39 (36)
G. Lewis
39 (39)
N. Patel
3-0-29-0
12.6
1
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
Spins in from middle, on a fuller length. Orla Prendergast goes back in the crease and tucks it to the vacant mid-wicket region. Seeing the batters charge for a single, Nensi moves across to her right and stops it with a dive. She gets rid of the ball, but it is quite wayward to the bowling end.
12.5
1
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
Full on the pads, this is flicked to wide mid-wicket for a single.
12.4
4
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
FOUR! Up and over! Full and on off. Gaby Lewis advances down the track and looks to loft it down the ground, but skews it over mid off and manages to clear the inner ring. The ball teases Amelia Kerr all the way through the ropes and wins the race.
12.3
1
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
Very full on middle, Orla Prendergast lunges forward and works it to long on for a single.
12.2
2
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
Excellent piece of running! Floated fuller, on middle. Orla Prendergast clips it through the vacant mid on region and by the time the deep mid-wicket fielder swoops in the throw to the bowler, they complete the second run.
12.1
4
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
FOUR! Ordinary bowling by Patel! Feeds it on the leg stump line, touch full. Orla Prendergast crouches the back leg a bit and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary at long leg.
72 runs needed from 48 balls now. Nensi Patel returns.
End Of The Over 12 : 69/1
3 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 111.6
O. Prendergast
31 (32)
G. Lewis
34 (37)
J. Kerr
2-0-12-0
11.6
1
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Fuller one, around off, Orla Prendergast creams it through cover for a single. Orla is keen to pinch the second, but the fielder is quick to pick and throw in a motion to the bowler. So they settle down for a single only.
11.5
0
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Uses the wider angle and slants it on the pads. Orla Prendergast taps it on the bounce to the bowler.
11.4
0
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Bowls a full ball, just outside off. Orla tries to drive it away, only to miss.
11.3
0
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Decision overturned! In-angler on a good length, on the leg stump line. Orla Prendergast looks to work it leg side, but she plays all around the line and is beaten on the inside edge before the ball raps the inside half of the front pad. A big appeal for LBW and up goes the finger, but that seemed to be sliding down leg in real time. Orla Prendergast is quick to opt for a review as well. UltrEdge presents a flat line. Ball Tracking saves Prendergast as the ball is projected to miss the leg stump. Review is retained.
11.2
1
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Wide full toss, outside off. Gaby Lewis strides across and drives it to deep cover for a single.
11.1
1
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Full and tailing in on middle. Orla stays leg side and taps it to the cover region for an easy single.
End Of The Over 11 : 66/1
9 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 410.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
O. Prendergast
29 (27)
G. Lewis
33 (36)
R. Mair
2-0-12-0
10.6
1
Rosemary Mair To Orla Prendergast
Slower one, full on off. Orla Prendergast waits for it and dabs it to cover-point for a quick run.
10.5
1
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Fractionally fuller, outside off. Gaby Lewis leans on and drives it to deep point for an easy single.
10.4
1
Rosemary Mair To Orla Prendergast
Around off, on a length. Orla Prendergast stabs it to the right of backward point for a single. Smart cricket by these two.
10.3
4
Rosemary Mair To Orla Prendergast
FOUR! Poor ball and it gets the treatment! Short of a good length at the pads. Orla Prendergast pulls it to deep fine leg and picks up another boundary.
10.2
1
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Fuller and on off, Gaby Lewis leans on and drives it to Bates at cover for a quick single.
10.1
1
Rosemary Mair To Orla Prendergast
Back of a length, outside off. Orla Prendergast cuts it to deep cover for a run.
Halfway through the chase. Ireland Women are 57/1. At the same stage, New Zealand Women were 59/4. Rosemary Mair (1-0-3-0) returns into the attack, replacing Amelia Kerr. Ireland need 84 runs from 60 balls. Very much doable if any one of these two stay till the end.
End Of The Over 10 : 57/1
6 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 49.5
- 09.6
G. Lewis
31 (34)
O. Prendergast
22 (23)
N. Patel
2-0-16-0
9.6
0
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
Flatter, on off, Gaby Lewis flicks it to mid-wicket.
9.5
4
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Ireland Women. Nensi Patel errs it down leg, Gaby Lewis picks it well and sweeps it through short fine leg for a boundary. 50 partnership comes up between this duo now.
9.4
0
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
Flatter, outside off, Gaby Lewis eases it to mid off again.
9.3
0
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
Quicker, on off, Gaby Lewis blocks it to mid off.
9.2
1
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
Full again, on leg, Orla Prendergast flicks it through square leg for one more.
9.1
1
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
Too full, on leg, Gaby Lewis digs it to mid on for a single.
Nensi Patel (1-0-10-0) is back on. Ireland Women need 90 runs from 66 balls. The partnership between these two is now worth 45 runs.
End Of The Over 9 : 51/1
5 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 28.4
- 08.5
- 18.6
G. Lewis
26 (29)
O. Prendergast
21 (22)
A. Kerr
2-0-10-0
8.6
1
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Gives it air, on off, Gaby Lewis drives it through covers for a single.
8.5
0
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
New Zealand lose a review and Gaby can breathe a sigh of relief! Quicker, on middle and leg, Gaby Lewis lunges and looks to block it but plays the wrong line and misses as she wears it on her pads. A loud appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved. Kerr has a chat with the keeper and they send it upstairs for a review to have a check. Nothing on Ultra Edge and Ball Tracking shows that it was missing the leg pole. The on-field decision stands NOT OUT.
8.4
2
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Much fuller, on leg, Gaby Lewis works it through short fine leg for a brace. 50 comes up for Ireland Women.
8.3
0
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Tossed up, on off, Gaby Lewis knocks it to mid off.
8.2
1
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Drops it short, on leg, Orla Prendergast pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
1
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Tossed up, on off, Gaby Lewis taps it to cover for a single.
Ireland Women need 95 runs in 72 balls. Amelia Kerr (1-0-5-0) to continue.
End Of The Over 8 : 46/1
6 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 47.6
O. Prendergast
20 (21)
G. Lewis
22 (24)
B. Illing
4-0-18-1
7.6
4
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
FOUR! Excellent from Orla Prendergast! Bree Illing goes short and on leg, Orla Prendergast picks the length, swivels and pulls it powerfully through square leg for a boundary. Illing finishes off her spell with impressive figures reading 4-0-18-1.
7.5
1
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
Much fuller, outside off, Gaby Lewis drives it through cover-point for a single.
7.4
0
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
Good length, on leg, Gaby Lewis looks to flick it but wears it on her pads. The ball was pitching outside leg.
7.3
1
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Angling in, on middle, Orla Prendergast punches it to cover for a single.
7.2
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Short and on leg, Orla Prendergast moves forward and looks to pull it but misses.
7.1
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Beaten! Hard length, outside off, holds the line. Orla Prendergast has a waft at it but misses.
End Of The Over 7 : 40/1
5 Runs
- 16.1
- 26.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 06.5
- 16.6
O. Prendergast
15 (17)
G. Lewis
21 (22)
A. Kerr
1-0-5-0
6.6
1
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Quicker, on off, Orla Prendergast taps it through covers for a single.
6.5
0
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Fired in, on off, Orla Prendergast cuts it to the point fielder.
6.4
1
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Too full, on off, Gaby Lewis eases it to cover for a quick single.
6.3
0
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Much fuller, on off, Gaby Lewis lunges and blocks it to short cover.
6.2
2
Amelia Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Good work in the deep. Tossed up, outside off, Gaby Lewis slaps it through backward point for a brace. The fielder dives to her left and makes a good stop in the deep.
6.1
1
Amelia Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Short, on off, Orla Prendergast punches it to cover for a single.
DRINKS BREAK. Ireland may not have gone at a good clip, but they are fighting well and are still ahead of their counterparts, New Zealand, who were 31/3 after the Powerplay. Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis have nicely steadied things up, though, after Hunter's early dismissal. New Zealand have dropped Prendergast on 10 and only time will tell how costly that will prove. Ireland will look to increase the scoring rate as these two have nicely settled out there. The Kiwis, on the other hand, need wickets and they need them now to put the Irish under pressure. A very interesting phase is coming up, as Amelia Kerr, NZ's trump card, introduces herself into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 35/1
5 Runs
- 05.1
- 25.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 05.5
- 25.6
G. Lewis
18 (19)
O. Prendergast
13 (14)
B. Illing
3-0-12-1
5.6
2
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
Hard length, on leg, Gaby Lewis tucks it through square leg for a brace.
5.5
0
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
Full and straight, Gaby Lewis eases it to mid off.
5.4
1
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
In the air, safe! Short, on leg, Orla Prendergast looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs and lands safely at square leg. They cross.
5.3
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Much fuller, on off, Orla Prendergast blocks it to point.
5.2
2
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Dropped! A tough chance as it didn't go to the tallest of the fielders out there. Full and outside off, Orla Prendergast advances down the pitch, reaches out to it and slices it uppishly to the off side. The ball lobs towards Nensi Patel at backward point, who leaps but just manages to get her hand to it, and she deflects the ball in the deep as the batters collect two runs.
5.1
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Angling down the leg side, Orla Prendergast looks to block it but wears it on her pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
Change? Nope. Bree Illing (2-0-7-1) to continue and will wrap up the Powerplay. Ireland Women need 111 runs to win from 90 balls.
End Of The Over 5 : 30/1
10 Runs
- 04.1
- 44.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 44.5
- 14.6
O. Prendergast
10 (10)
G. Lewis
16 (17)
N. Patel
1-0-10-0
4.6
1
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
Around off and short. A lot quicker and Orla is rushed on the back foot before she drags it down to long on for a single.
4.5
4
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
FOUR! Such a glorious shot! Overpitched by Nensi, full on middle. Orla Prendergast shimmies down the track, and lofts it inside out over the cover-point region for a boundary.
4.4
0
Nensi Patel To Orla Prendergast
Flatter on a fuller length, on middle. Orla Prendergast watchfully blocks it back to Patel.
4.3
1
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
Much fuller, around off, Lewis drives it to the left of the diving bowler. A single at mid off.
4.2
4
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
FOUR! Beautifully played! Nensi drops it short and offers width this time, outside off. Gaby Lewis arches back, waits for the ball and cuts it through the cover and backward point gap for a boundary.
4.1
0
Nensi Patel To Gaby Lewis
A dipping full ball on the pads. Gaby Lewis misses to sweep and the ball rolls off the pads to short fine leg.
End Of The Over 4 : 20/1
5 Runs
- 03.1
- 13.2
- 03.3
- 43.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
O. Prendergast
5 (7)
G. Lewis
11 (14)
B. Illing
2-0-7-1
3.6
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Pitched outside leg, and it swings in from a good length. Orla Prendergast is pinned in the crease and plays all around it to work it across. Wears it high on her thigh pad as the ball rolls away to the off side. A slight appeal for LBW, but the voices wane away as the umpire denies.
3.5
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Good comeback by Bree! Back of a length, angled across the batter, Orla Prendergast tries to glide the ball to short third, but misses.
3.4
4
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
FOUR! Shot of authority! Serves it fuller and outside off, angling away. Orla Prendergast dances down the track, stays leg side of the ball and belts this to the left of the diving mid off fielder for a cracking boundary. Right out of the middle of the blade.
3.3
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Skids through, on a length, outside off. Orla Prendergast hangs back and guides it on the bounce to backward point.
3.2
1
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
Tails on the pads, full in length. Gaby Lewis flicks it off the inner half to deep fine leg for a single.
3.1
0
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
In and around leg, clipped to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/1
9 Runs
- 22.1
- 12.2
- 12.3
- 42.4
- 12.5
- 02.6
O. Prendergast
1 (3)
G. Lewis
10 (12)
J. Kerr
1-0-9-0
2.6
0
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Cuts back in from off, on a fuller length. Gaby presses back and dabs it to backward point.
2.5
1
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Full on leg, drilled down to long on for a single.
2.4
4
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
FOUR! Just up and over! Back of a length, on the leg stump, tailing in. Gaby Lewis whips it off her hips. The fielder, Bree Illing, at deep backward square leg is surprisingly miles inside the ropes and she leaps to pluck the ball but it just sails over her and bounces before the ropes for a boundary.
2.3
1
Jess Kerr To Orla Prendergast
Another one that is angled in and around the leg stump. Orla plays from the crease and nudges it to the right of the mid-wicket fielder for a quick single.
2.2
1
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Slants it onto the pads, on a length. Gaby Lewis tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
2.1
2
Jess Kerr To Gaby Lewis
Lands it fuller on the leg stump. Gaby Lewis tilts forward and flicks it to the right of the mid-wicket fielder. Brooke Halliday covers a good ground to her left from deep mid-wicket and slides to stop it. Two taken.
End Of The Over 2 : 6/1
3 Runs
- 11.1
- 01.2
- 1 WD 1.3
- 01.3
- 1 LB 1.4
- W 1.5
- 01.6
O. Prendergast
0 (1)
G. Lewis
2 (8)
B. Illing
1-0-2-1
1.6
0
Bree Illing To Orla Prendergast
Another one that swings back in, on a fuller length. Orla Prendergast plays off the back foot and taps it out to cover. A successful over for New Zealand.
Bree Illing strikes and gets an early wicket for the New Zealand Women. Orla Prendergast walks in at number 3.
1.5
W
Bree Illing To Amy Hunter OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Top-drawer execution from Bree and the Kiwis have their first wicket. Illing nails the yorker which tails in from the off stump. Amy Hunter brings her bat in front to jam the ball, but plays the wrong line and is beaten on the outside edge. The ball lands at the base of the middle pole and makes an absolute mess of it. Proves to be too good for Hunter and Ireland Women are 6/1, chasing 141.
1.4
lb
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
At 103.4 kph, this is fuller on the pads. Lewis is beaten on the flick shot and the ball rolls off the front pad to square leg for a leg bye.
1.3
0
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
Just outside off, on a fuller length. Gaby Lewis is drawn forward to drive it away on the off side, but the ball moves away and beats the outside edge.
1.3
wd
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
WIDE! Short of a good length, swinging down leg. Lewis looks to pull but does not connect.
1.2
0
Bree Illing To Gaby Lewis
WIDE! Swings one down leg, on a fullish length. Lewis looks to flick but the ball grazes the thigh pad on its way to the keeper.
1.1
1
Bree Illing To Amy Hunter
Pitched short and just outside leg. Hunter moves inside the line, rides the bounce and nudges it to deep square leg for a run.
A tidy start from Rosemary Mair. Bree Illing to share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 3/0
3 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 20.6
G. Lewis
2 (5)
A. Hunter
1 (1)
R. Mair
1-0-3-0
0.6
2
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Good running! Angled onto the pads, on a good length. Gaby Lewis uses her wrists to flick the ball to deep backward square leg. Izzy Sharp from deep fine leg moves across to her left and mops it up. Two taken. So just 3 runs from the first over.
0.5
0
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
On a fuller length, outside off and stays low. Lewis tries to drive it through cover, but gets a thick bottom edge and the ball keeps dribbling near the pitch on the off side.
0.4
0
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Nip-backer from a good length, with extra bounce. Lewis stabs it away to mid on.
0.3
0
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
Short of a length, on top of middle, angling in. Lewis presses back and tucks it to short mid-wicket using soft hands.
0.2
0
Rosemary Mair To Gaby Lewis
A touch full and outside off. Gaby Lewis gets on top of the bounce and drives it to backward point.
0.1
1
Rosemary Mair To Amy Hunter
A bit of an inswinger on a good length, on middle and leg. Amy Hunter hangs across and tucks it through square leg for a single. Ireland and Amy are off the mark.
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Filters
Type
Overs
Batsmen
- Amy Hunter
- Gaby Lewis
- Orla Prendergast
- Rebecca Stokell
- Louise Little
- Leah Paul
- Alice Tector
- Arlene Kelly
- Aimee Maguire
- Lara McBride
- Cara Murray
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
- Weather Clear
- Toss Ireland Women won the toss and elected to field
- Result New Zealand Women beat Ireland Women by 4 runs
- Player of the Match Amelia Kerr
- Umpire Sue Redfern (ENG), Eloise Sheridan (AUS) and Shathira Jakir (BAN)
- Referee Shandre Fritz (SA)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: New Zealand Women 140/6 in 20.0 overs
- I Sharp dropped on 32 by R Stokell in 17.2 overs
- New Zealand Women 100/4 in 15.1 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between B Halliday (19) and I Sharp (29)
- Drinks: New Zealand Women 92/4 in 14.0 overs
- New Zealand Women 51/4 in 8.5 overs
- Drinks: New Zealand Women 31/3 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand Women 31/3
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 84 balls between G Lewis (48) and O Prendergast (52)
- G Lewis 19th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 46 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- O Prendergast 13th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 45 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: Ireland Women 91/1 in 14.0 overs
- Referral 1 (11.3 ovs): O Prendergast against NZ-W (LBW) Successful (NZ-W: 2, IRE-W: 2)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 48 balls between G Lewis (29) and O Prendergast (22)
- Ireland Women 50/1 in 8.4 overs
- Drinks: Ireland Women 35/1 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland Women 35/1
- O Prendergast dropped on 10 by N Patel in 5.2 overs
