Prendergast’s counterpunch seals it
Orla Prendergast set up a frantic finish as Ireland Women edged West Indies Women by 1 run on DLS. With rain reshaping the chase, Ireland needed early momentum and Prendergast supplied it in a 71 off 46 that turned a tricky pursuit into a live contest. When the interruption arrived with Ireland 99/5 in 14.1 overs, the revised calculations left West Indies a run short, despite their earlier 141/8.
Powerplay burst made the difference
The match swung in Ireland’s powerplay: 49/2 at 8.2 an over gave them the DLS cushion they ultimately defended. That surge also meant the later stutters in the middle overs (50/3 at 6.1) didn’t completely derail them. West Indies’ own powerplay, 43/3, was solid but came with damage, and Ireland’s faster start proved the decisive phase once the chase was shortened.
Prendergast and Canning stand out
Prendergast was the match’s defining figure, striking at 154 and dominating Ireland’s best partnership of 56 with Rebecca Stokell. Canning’s economy (2.8) and two wickets applied constant pressure, while Prendergast’s own 2 for 26 added a second layer of control. For West Indies, Glasgow’s 36 off 26 and Shemaine Campbelle’s 21 kept the innings moving, but Ireland’s key contributions landed at the moments that mattered most.
Canning squeezes, West Indies rally
West Indies had built their innings through a 47-run stand between Jannillea Glasgow and Stafanie Taylor, stabilising after early losses and setting up a strong finish. But Ireland’s bowlers kept dragging the tempo back, and Ava Canning’s 2 for 11 in four overs was the key squeeze, denying boundary bursts through the middle. Even as West Indies accelerated late with 38/3 in the death overs, Ireland’s control earlier ensured the chase would be judged on fine margins.
IRIreland W
177/3
PAPakistan W
176/6
IRIreland W
103/10
WIWest Indies W
104/2
SASouth Africa W
201/5
IRIreland W
136/3
SASouth Africa W
220/2
IRIreland W
115/10
IRIreland W
155/4
PAPakistan W
156/2
IRIreland W
171/6
PAPakistan W
168/6
IRIreland W
142/10
PAPakistan W
131/9
IRIreland W
180/4
ZIZimbabwe W
129/7
IRIreland W
176/4
ZIZimbabwe W
111/10
IRIreland W
118/4
ZIZimbabwe W
117/9
IR0WI4PAPakistan W
174/8
WIWest Indies W
199/6
IRIreland W
103/10
WIWest Indies W
104/2
WIWest Indies W
61/3
AUAustralia W
211/7
WIWest Indies W
147/4
AUAustralia W
164/5
WIWest Indies W
121/6
AUAustralia W
164/6
WIWest Indies W
119/5
SLSri Lanka W
121/1
WIWest Indies W
101/9
SLSri Lanka W
102/6
WIWest Indies W
148/4
SASouth Africa W
147/6
WIWest Indies W
116/4
SASouth Africa W
113/6
WIWest Indies W
133/6
SASouth Africa W
183/6
WI-W
2
2-0
8
IRE-W
2
1-1
4
PAK-W
2
0-2
0
WI-W
2
2
0
—
+2.694
8
IRE-W
2
1
1
—
-1.740
4
PAK-W
2
0
2
—
-0.850
0
WI-WWW
IRE-WLW
PAK-WLL