A win here at Rugby School will land Ireland the ICC European Division One Championships title.
After the U15s, U17s & U19s all secured victory in their European competitions, can Ireland Women make it a clean-sweep? Tweet us – @IrelandCricket
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Ireland are European Division One Champions!
A brilliant opening stand of 77 from Shillington (31) & Joyce (37*), before Joyce and debutant Gaby Lewis (7*) saw Ireland home in the 12th over!
Ireland coach Trent Johnston reflects on the progress of the European Champions over the last 8 months:
Brilliant effort from the Ireland bowlers to restrict the Netherlands to 86-4 off their 20 overs. Lucy O’Reilly led the way with a top figures of 4 overs, 2 maidens, 14 runs,, 2 wickets!
Clare Shillington & Cecelia Joyce get the Ireland chase underway – 87 runs away from the title!
Opening up for @IrishWomensCric is @ShillersC and @CeceliaJoyce44 – 87 needed to win! http://t.co/0rmcennmbL pic.twitter.com/ztRF8iXOzi #COYGIG
— Cricket Ireland (@Irelandcricket) August 16, 2014
Ireland have won the toss and will bowl first. Mary Waldron captains the side today:
We have won the toss and will field – @maryolo81 to captain today. Kate 12/ Isobel 13 pic.twitter.com/C0ukvnZfdg
— IrishWomensCricket (@IrishWomensCric) August 16, 2014
Big day also for two team members – Elena Tice earns her 50th cap for the Ireland side, while Gaby Lewis take her international bow:
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