Ireland vs Netherlands: Jane Maguire's 3 for 9 defends the total in a 98-run win
Ireland beat Netherlands by 98 runs. Leah Paul made 39 (24), Jane Maguire took 3 for 9.
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Ireland beat Netherlands by 98 runs in the Match 25 of Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria. Ireland made 143 for 9 in 20 overs; Netherlands replied with 45 all out in 14.5 overs. Leah Paul top-scored with 39 (24) at a strike rate of 162.5, and Jane Maguire returned 3 for 9.
How the innings unfolded
Ireland — 143 for 9 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.15 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 38 | 0 | 6.33 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 78 | 4 | 7.80 | 9 (8×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 27 | 5 | 6.75 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
Ireland lost 5 wickets for 22 runs, from 121 to 143.
The largest stand was 41 for the 1st wicket between Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis, from 40 balls (6.15 an over).
Netherlands — 45 all out in 14.5 overs
Scored at 3.03 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 19 | 4 | 3.17 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 26 | 6 | 2.94 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
Netherlands lost 8 wickets for 13 runs, from 13 to 26.
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Paul | Ireland | 39 | 24 | 162.5 | 6 | 0 |
| Amy Hunter | Ireland | 34 | 31 | 109.7 | 3 | 1 |
| Gaby Lewis | Ireland | 20 | 18 | 111.1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rebecca Stokell | Ireland | 17 | 17 | 100.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Laura Delany | Ireland | 15 | 9 | 166.7 | 2 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Maguire | Ireland | 2.5 | 3 for 9 | 3.18 | 1 |
| Orla Prendergast | Ireland | 4 | 3 for 13 | 3.25 | 0 |
| Hannah Landheer | Netherlands | 4 | 3 for 35 | 8.75 | 0 |
| Lara McBride | Ireland | 3 | 2 for 9 | 3.00 | 0 |
| Caroline de Lange | Netherlands | 4 | 2 for 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 41 (40 balls) for Ireland's 1st wicket — Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis
- 39 (28 balls) for Ireland's 5th wicket — Rebecca Stokell and Leah Paul
- 18 (16 balls) for Ireland's 2nd wicket — Orla Prendergast and Amy Hunter
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.