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END OF OVER:
20 | 11 Runs 1 Wkt | IRE-W: 152/4 | RR: 7.60

  • Isobel Joyce22 (14b)
  • Eimear Richardson0 (0b)
  • Jahanara Alam4-0-39-0
  • Nahida Akter4-0-20-1

Well what a game of cricket we have had here today, Ireland looked to be falling behind in the chase. Yet a 3rd wicket partnership between Gaby Lewis and Laura Delany changed the game. Even though they were both run out in the final couple of overs, a breezy 22 off 14 from Isobel Joyce won the game for Ireland Bangladesh just couldn't take enough wickets to cause the Irish to panic, yet Ireland kept their nerve to hold on for the win.

The presentations are just going on in front of us and Jahanara Alam has just been presented with the trophy for player of the series, well deserved.

What a three games we have had, two last ball wins, a huge six to win the other. I'm sure that both teams will be hoping to take this form into the WT20q. Both teams will be flying across to the Netherland's this week to take part in the qualifiers. If they give half the excitement that we have had over the past 4 days, then people will be in for a treat. So that just leaves me to thank you for following my commentary over the past few days, this is Justin Smyth saying goodnight from Sydney Parade!

19.6
1
Jahanara Alam to IMHC Joyce, 1 run, Its a full ball outside off-stump, Joyce reaches out and guides the ball into the covers. There is a fielder there but she has to dive to stop the ball, so Joyce charges down the other end and Ireland win!

The crowd is going crazy here as the scores are tied

19.5
4
Jahanara Alam to IMHC Joyce, FOUR, Joyce goes down early and sweeps the ball past the short fine leg, the scores are tied!
19.4
2
Jahanara Alam to IMHC Joyce, 2 runs, pulls the ball to deep mid-wicket, the throw in isn't strong and they come back for the second

Crazy bit of running there from the Irish Captain, still need 7 off 3

19.4
W
Jahanara Alam to Delany, 1 wide, OUT, Alam spears the ball wide and the Umpire spreads his arms wide. The batters look to pinch a run and Delany is always struggling.

L Delany run out 46 (61m 38b 5x4 0x6) SR: 121.05

19.3
1
Jahanara Alam to IMHC Joyce, 1 run, rocks back in the crease and pulls the ball towards mid-wicket, doesn't get a good connection on the ball

Joyce goes early to scoop the ball and Alam pulls out of the delivery. This is getting tense

Joyce moves early and Alam pulls out of the delivery again, bit of games here

19.2
1
Jahanara Alam to Delany, 1 run, the ball is wide outside off-stump, protecting the gaps in the legside, slides the ball out to point

IRE Women 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st28CNIM JoyceCMA Shillington
2nd2CNIM JoyceGH Lewis
3rd93L DelanyGH Lewis
4th22IMHC JoyceL Delany
5th7IMHC JoyceEAJ Richardson