Ireland has announced its squad for the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe, with Gaby Lewis named captain for both formats. Lara McBride has received her first call-up to the team. The series will begin on July 20 in Dublin. Ireland has a b record against Zimbabwe.
Ireland Women Cricket Team: Ireland Cricket has announced its T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming home limited-overs series against the Zimbabwe women's team. This time, the captaincy has been entrusted to the young and talented batter Gaby Lewis, while Orla Prendergast has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. With this announcement, the Irish team has signaled its serious preparation for the series. The series will consist of a total of 3 T20 International matches and 2 ODI matches. The T20I series will begin on July 20, 2025, at Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin, while the ODI series will be played in Belfast.
Ireland Shows Faith in Youthful Exuberance
This time, Ireland has begun preparing for the future by giving opportunities to young players in its team. The most notable name is Lara McBride, who has received her first call-up to the senior team. Lara recently performed brilliantly in the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup and then consistently impressed the selectors with good performances in the Evoke Super Series. The 19-year-old Lara is a skilled off-spin bowler and will work to strengthen the spin department for the Irish team.
Gaby Lewis: Freshness and Confidence in Leadership
Entrusting Gaby Lewis with the captaincy in both formats indicates that the team management is looking at her as a future leader. Gaby's performance has been quite impressive in recent times, and her batting has consistency as well as aggression. Her arrival in the captaincy brings energy and freshness to the team, which will encourage the young players and create a positive atmosphere for the team.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe: Previous Record
If we talk about the statistics, Ireland has the upper hand. So far, 7 T20I matches have been played between the two teams and Ireland has won all of them. In ODIs as well, Ireland has won 6 out of 8 matches, one was a tie and one was lost. This clearly means that the Irish women's team will be confident on their home ground and will be looking for another clean sweep.
A Look at the Announced Squads
- T20I Team
Gaby Lewis (Captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell.
- ODI Team
Gaby Lewis (Captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast.
T20I Series Schedule
- July 20: First T20I – Pembroke, Dublin
- July 22: Second T20I – Pembroke, Dublin
- July 23: Third T20I – Pembroke, Dublin
After this, both teams will leave for Belfast for the ODI series.
