In the second and final T20 match of their series, the Irish women’s cricket team secured a 7-run victory over Sri Lanka, resulting in a 1-1 draw for the series. The match took place on August 13th in Dublin, Ireland.
Winning the toss, Ireland chose to bat first and set a challenging target, scoring 173 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Gabby Lewis led the charge with an impressive 119 runs off 75 balls, including 2 sixes and 17 fours. Orla Prendergast contributed 38 runs to the total.
In response, Sri Lanka could only manage 166 runs, losing 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Despite Harshita Samarawickrama’s stellar performance, scoring 65 runs from 44 balls, and Kaweesha Dilhari’s 51 runs, the Sri Lankan team fell short of the target.
In the bowling department, Orla Prendergast and Fia Sargant each took 2 wickets for 28 runs, playing a crucial role in Ireland’s victory. For Sri Lanka, Shashini Jumni and Achini Kulasuriya each claimed 1 wicket, conceding 28 and 36 runs, respectively.
Gabby Lewis was named the Hero of the Match and the Tournament for her outstanding innings, showcasing her significant impact throughout the series.