Following an afternoon of torrential rain at YMCA, Ireland will need to try again today (Thursday) as the reserve day comes into play – Ireland v Netherlands is scheduled to start at Midday following the conclusion of the Pakistan v Sri Lanka final.
Ireland Women have a golden opportunity to qualify for a World event with the ICC Women’s World T20 Qualifier Finals Day taking place today at YMCA CC in Dublin.
Ireland will play the Netherlands in a winner takes all encounter with the prize being a spot at the 2014 ICC World Twenty 20 in Bangladesh.
Speaking ahead of the match, Ireland coach Jeremy Bray said; Speaking ahead of the game, Irish coach Bray said he was confident his side can book their place in Bangladesh.
“I think realistically we were always thinking that the third and fourth placed play-off would be between us and the Netherlands so I think we’ve got to still be upbeat, definitely,” said the former opening batsman.
“The last couple of years we’ve been a good bit better than Holland, but in saying that, in T20 cricket anything can happen and the Dutch have some good players as well.
“We have to be on top of our games, like we have been all tournament with the ball and in the field. It’s just our batting that hasn’t been skilful enough and hopefully come the Netherlands game girls can stand up and make a big total for our bowlers to bowl at,”
Before Ireland’s match Pakistan face off against Sri Lanka to determine the tournament winner at 10am; also to be played at YMCA CC.
Both matches will be live video streamed by the ICC here.
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