Ireland Women Claim Historic T20 Victory Over England

Ireland Women's cricket team made history by securing their first-ever T20 International victory over England, winning by five wickets in Dublin. After England set a target of 169 runs, with Tammy Beaumont contributing 44 runs, Orla Prendergast led the charge for Ireland with a remarkable 80 runs off 51 balls. Despite a tense finish where Ireland needed seven runs off the final over, Christina Coulter Reilly hit the winning runs following a dramatic overthrow on a missed run-out attempt by Mady Villiers. This victory allowed Ireland to split the two-match T20 series 1-1, following England's 67-run win in the first match. Gaby Lewis also played a key role, scoring 38 runs and forming crucial partnerships with Prendergast and Leah Paul. The match showcased Ireland's resilience and marked a significant milestone in their cricketing history.