Ireland beat Windies for first T20 World Cup win
Summary
Ireland won their first ever match at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup by beating the West Indies in Bristol. Ireland scored 129 runs for 4 wickets in 18.1 overs, chasing the West Indies' total of 128 runs for 7 wickets.Key Facts
- Ireland defeated the West Indies by six wickets in the T20 World Cup match.
- West Indies scored 128 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs.
- Ireland reached 129 runs for 4 wickets in 18.1 overs to win the match.
- Orla Prendergast scored 63 runs off 44 balls, leading Ireland’s batting.
- Ireland had lost all 21 of their previous matches in five past T20 World Cups.
- West Indies were the 2016 T20 World Cup champions and were expected to do well.
- Rebecca Stokell remained not out with 16 runs to help complete the victory.
- The match took place in Bristol, England.
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