Ireland Women's Cricket Team Players Celebrate After Securing 1st Ever Win Over England in T20Is - WATCH

The Ireland women’s cricket team finally ended its long wait for a first ever T20I win over England on Sunday (September 15). After getting the better of England in the third ODI of the three-match series in Belfast on Wednesday (September 11), Irish women stumped England in the second and final T20I played at Castle Avenue in Dublin by five wickets. No. 3 Orla Prendergast top-scored for the hosts by making 80 runs from 51 balls, and Leah Paul remained unbeaten on 27 runs from as many balls.

Apart from the duo, captain Gaby Lewis scored 38 runs, and Coulter Reilly made a valuable contribution of 2 runs from one ball to take her side past the finish line.

The official X account of Ireland Women’s Cricket shared a video of the winning moment, and it immediately went viral on the internet.

“YES!!! A famous win in Clontarf! We defeat England for the first time in a T20I!” the post read.

We defeat England for the first time in a T20I!

▪️ England 169-8 (20 overs)

▪️ Ireland 170-5 (19.5 overs)

SCORE: https://t.co/fvaBNHlTFc

MATCH PROGRAMME: https://t.co/QezDHP01u5

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— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) September 15, 2024

The video features the closing moments of the final match of the series. The clip began with English spinner Mady Villiers sending a delivery right in the middle that turns towards the off-stump. Reacting to it, Ireland’s Christina Coulter Reilly punched the ball off the back foot for a single. Villiers attempted a direct hit but missed the stumps, leading to the extra run. The quick-footed double from Reilly sealed the historic victory for the side.

Fans have now flocked to the comments section to congratulate the Irish side on securing a memorable win in Dublin.

One of them wrote. “What a brilliant win! Such an exciting finish too. Well done to all, especially Orla Prendergast on her fantastic 80.”

Another added, “Well worth the grazed arm! Fantastic win and a brilliant performance by Orla Prendergast: 80R, 2W.”

One fan seemed to agree as he wrote, “Well played. Good knock by Orla, albeit against England B. Hope the team continues to go well.”

Many were impressed with Orla Pendergrast’s performance in the game. One of them wrote, “Build a statue for Orla; she is an absolute talent. Great fielder, bowler, and batter. Great energy and overall a genuine person.”

Another added, “It was beautiful thing to witness.”

“Amazing stuff from the girls – Super congratulations,” read a comment.

England would like to quickly bounce back from the shocking defeat in the last match of the series and come up with a much improved show in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which starts on October 3 in Sharjah.