West Indies held their nerve to emerge victors in thrilling fashion against Ireland in the fifth match of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore on Friday, April 11. (Highlights | More Cricket News)
The Windies bowled out Ireland for 175 runs in response to their 182-run target, with Player of the Match Hayley Matthews claiming four wickets. The WI skipper also scored an 18-ball 23 and took three catches to complete a strong all-round display.
Toss Update
After several delays due to rain and thunderstorm in Lahore, Ireland won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies. The match was reduced to 33 overs a side.
Playing XIs:
Ireland: Coulter Reilly, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (w), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Shemaine Campbelle (w), Shabika Gajnabi, Aaliyah Alleyne, Cherry Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Elsewhere, Pakistan won their rain-curtailed 32-over match against Scotland. The home team chased down a 187-run target in 30.4 overs, with Muneeba Ali (71 off 72) and Aliya Riaz (68 not out off 70) combining for a 93-run partnership for the third wicket.
Ireland had lost their tournament opener to the hosts Pakistan by a 38 runs defeat to Pakistan in the tournament opener.
West Indies too had suffered an 11-run loss to Scotland in their campaign opener.
ICC Women's ODI World Cup Qualifier: Live Streaming Details
All matches of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup Qualifier are being live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. They are not being telecast on any TV channel in India.
