The Ireland women’s senior team will tour Pakistan for the first time, with the Ireland women traveling to Lahore in November for three ODIs and T20Is. Ireland is gearing up for their maiden tour of Pakistan, consisting of three ODIs,
Part of the ICC Women’s Championship:-
Which is part of the ICC Women’s Championship, followed by a number of T20Is. ODIs will be played on November 4, 6, and 9, and T20 matches on November 12, 14, and 16, with all matches being played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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This is the first time a senior Ireland team – male or female – is touring Pakistan. The team will reach Lahore on October 29 and will practice for four days before the ODI series.
“We had a great experience hosting Sri Lanka in Karachi earlier this year and are now looking forward to hosting Ireland here at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore,” Tania Mallick, head of Pakistan’s women’s cricket wing, said in a statement. “
“This is the beginning of a new era in women’s cricket, after hosting Ireland we are looking forward to organize a women’s league very soon.
We want fans to come out on the field and support women’s cricket, which promises to be an exciting six days. Cricket in Lahore.”
Louise Little, Celeste Rack return to Ireland:-
Ireland have included seamer Lewis Little and legspinner Celeste Raack in both the ODI and T20I squads. Eimear Richardson and Rebecca Stokel were the other two additions to the 50-over squad that played against the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, Georgina Dempsey did not find a place in either team, while Rachel Delaney was a part of the ODI squad only and Sophie McMahon was part of the T20I only.
“We have also recently got in touch with the cricket boards of the visiting countries and are satisfied that the welfare of our squad will be a top priority for the hosts.
But, above all, it is about cricket and a great opportunity for our senior. Team to play in a passionate cricket-loving country like Pakistan.”
Ireland women’s ODI and T20I squad:-
IRE-W ODI squad: 1. Laura Delaney (capt), 2. Racheal Delaney, 3. Amy Hunter, 4. Shauna Kavanagh, 5. Arlene Kelly, 6. Gabby Lewis, 7. Lewis Little, 8. Jane Maguire, 9. Cara Murray, 10. Leah Paul, 11. Orla Prendergast, 12. Celeste Rake, 13. Imier Richardson, 14. Rebecca Stokel, 15. Mary Waldron.
IRE-W T20I squad: 1. Laura Delany (c), 2. Amy Hunter, 3. Shauna Kavanagh, 4. Arlene Kelly, 5. Gabby Lewis, 6. Louise Little, 7. Sophie McMahon, 8. Jane Maguire, 9. Cara Murray, 10. Leah Paul, 11. Orla Prendergast, 12. Celeste Raack, 13. Eimear Richardson, 14. Rebecca Stokel, 15. Mary Waldron.
