Ireland name limited-overs team for Zimbabwe tour

Editor June 1, 2023

Ireland name limited-overs team for Zimbabwe tour

Ireland have named a 17-member squad for the right limited-overs games in Zimbabwe in January.

The experienced Laura Delany will lead two separate squads for three ODIs and five T20Is in Zimbabwe in January next year.

Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vanuatu, Uganda and Zimbabwe will be part of a ten-team Global Qualifier, which will determine the final two T20 World Cup 2024 spots.

“This tour marks the start of a big 12 months for the senior squad, with a busy home and away schedule planned and the potential of a T20 World Cup towards the back end of the year,” Ciara O’Brien, selector for Ireland Women, said.

“As such, the Zimbabwe series is a crucial part of our preparations and it is always a competitive challenge when these sides meet.

Ireland ODI squad: Laura Delany (c), Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Joanna Loughran, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell.

Ireland T20I squad: Laura Delany (c), Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Sophie MacMahon, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell.