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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Ireland Women beat Netherlands Women by 8 wickets to make it two wins from two games so far at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup European Qualifier.

Ireland Women’s second game at the qualifier event began with Netherlands Women winning the toss and choosing to bat first as had happened in our opening game yesterday.

The Netherlands posted 137 for 6 from their 20 overs, with Heather Siegers (27) and Phebe Molkenboer (27) the top scorers for the home side.

Laura Delany (2-19) and Arlene Kelly (1-26) were the key bowlers for Ireland. Kelly was also involved in a catch and a run out.

In response, Ireland Women scored 141-2; chasing down the total with four balls remaining.

Gaby Lewis led the way with the bat scoring 66 not out from 52 deliveries. Other contributions included Orla Prendergast (28), Amy Hunter (21) and Leah Paul (17*).

The win marks two wins in two games so far at the qualifier event for Lloyd Tennant’s side. Ireland Women next play Italy Women on Saturday, 23 August 2025 at 10am (Irish time).

Player of the Match: Gaby Lewis

MATCH SUMMARY

Ireland Women v Netherlands Women, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup European Qualifier, Rotterdam – 21 August 2025

Netherlands 137-6 (20 overs; H Siegers 27; L Delany 2-19, Kelly 1-26, J Maguire 1-27)

Ireland 141-2 (19.2 overs; G Lewis 66*, O Prendergast 28, A Hunter 21; C de Lange 1-19)

Ireland Women won by 8 wickets

Full scorecard here