Ireland fall to SA in final ODI match of series

Ireland fall to SA in final ODI match of series

Ireland women wrapped up their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a defeat by six wickets in Johannesburg on Friday.

Tour concludes - attention shifts

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Ireland Women have completed the three-match ODI series against South Africa going down by six wickets in the 3rd ODI today, despite getting themselves into an authoritative position in the first innings. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Ireland captain Gaby Lewis was looking in impressive form as she struck 64 from 80 balls (including eight fours and a six) and featuring in a 99-run second wicket st…

Proteas Women whitewash Ireland

The Proteas Women cruised to a six-wicket win against Ireland at the Wanderers on Friday to sweep the ODI series 3-0. Chasing a modest 206, South Africa were once again anchored by captain Laura Wolvaardt, who fittingly brought up her century with the winning run. She was well supported at the top by Tazmin Brits, with the opening pair racing to a 50-run stand inside seven overs as the Proteas Women made light work of the target. Brits was the f…