Ireland Women's Cricket Team Beats England in ODI

Ireland's women's rugby team achieved a remarkable six-try victory over Australia in Belfast, showcasing significant improvement under coach Scott Bemand, with Aoife Wafer earning player of the match honors. In cricket, Ireland's women's team celebrated their first ODI win against England since 2001, thanks to Alana Dalzell's dramatic last-ball four, sealing a thrilling finish in a rain-affected match. Despite a shaky end to their innings, where Ireland lost three wickets in the final over, Dalzell capitalized on a misfield to clinch the win. Aimee Maguire's standout bowling performance, which included five wickets for just 19 runs, played a crucial role in restricting England to 153 runs. Gaby Lewis also contributed significantly with a solid 72 runs, guiding her team close to the target. This victory not only serves as a morale boost for Ireland but also underscores the growing competitiveness of women's sports in the country.