Irish Women continued their impressive run Women’s Tri Series in Ireland 2026won a nail-biting victory over West Indian women in the fourth match of the tournament by DLS method. A perfect all-round display led by Orla Prendergast helped the hosts overcome a strong challenge from the Caribbean side in a rain-affected encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Ireland restrict West Indies to 148/8
After asking to bat first, West Indies Women posted a competitive total of 148/8 from 20 overs. Anchored by shots Jannilea GlasgowThe highest scorer with valuable 36 runs and providing stability in the middle ranks.
However, Ireland’s bowlers ensured that the visitors never took complete control. Ava Canning Finishing with excellent figures of 2/11, he delivered an economical spell, while Prendergast once again showed his versatility by claiming 2/26. The Irish attack regularly picked up wickets at crucial moments and prevented the West Indies from building the momentum needed for a bigger total.
While several West Indies batsmen made useful contributions, none could turn their start into a match-deciding knock. As a result, the visitors had to settle for a score that looked competitive but not out of reach on a batting surface.
Ireland’s pursuit is led by Orla Prendergast
Ireland’s reply started confidently, with Prendergast taking charge of the chase from the start. The all-rounder played one of the best knocks of the tournament so far, scoring 71 runs off just 46 deliveries. His innings combined aggression with composure and kept Ireland ahead of the pace required throughout the chase.
Prendergast regularly found boundaries and put pressure on the West Indies bowlers, ensuring Ireland remained firmly in control despite losing a couple of wickets at the other end.
West Indies fought back Shawnisha HectorClaimed 2/21 and helped create some late tension. However, Ireland’s strong position in the chase proved decisive in the end.
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A rainout decides the contest
With Ireland at 99/5 after 14.1, rain stopped play and prevented any action. The match was subsequently decided using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. When the counts were completed, Ireland were found to be one run ahead of the revised target, giving the hosts a dramatic win. The narrow margin reflected how hard-fought the match was.
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