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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Amy Hunter struck her second T20I century as Ireland piled on the runs in a 179-run win over Germany at the European Qualifier today.

Electing to bat first, the Irish batters looked to approach the innings with intent from Ball One. Hunter looked the early aggressor as she, and opening partner Christina Coulter Reilly, struck a 79-run opening stand in 9 overs. However, the loss of Coulter Reilly (21) wasn’t an in-road for Germany, as Leah Paul joined the run-feast.

Hunter was first to her half-century off 35 balls, but was initially outscored by a determined Paul who brought up her second T20I half-century off just 26 balls.

The Irish total mounted as the boundaries flowed and when Hunter punched a standing sweep to the square leg boundary to bring up her second T20I century, a roar went up from the small crowd to celebrate a brilliant 61-ball hundred.

Paul continued to offer support, finishing on 62* from just 33 balls, but Hunter’s 114* from 67 balls will undoubtedly take the plaudits on the day.

Ireland Women finished 223-1 from their 20 overs – their highest-ever T20I total.

Germany’s response saw early wickets fall and tight disciplined bowling – the combination of which meant they were never in with a chance. The Irish lines, variations and skill shone through, and the German’s finished on 44-8 from their 20 overs.

Amy Hunter was named Player of the Match.

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