Kate Cross’s brilliant bowling performance inspires England to victory over Ireland in the first Women’s ODI

Women of England won by four wickets Irish women in the first ODI of England Women’s tour of Ireland 2024 at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont. Kate Cross he was an outstanding player, carrying the ball and making a significant contribution to England’s chase. His impressive bowling helped restrict Ireland to 210, and his crucial 38 runs from 36 balls guided England to victory.

Kate Cross brings a golden spell

Ireland Women, after electing to bat first, scored 210 runs before being bowled out in 46.5 overs. Orla Prendergast was the anchor of Ireland’s innings, scoring a brilliant 76 off 87 balls, including eight fours and one six. Amy Hunter and provided solid support with a well-made 37 off 45 balls, during Leah Paul he was 33 off 54 balls.

Despite Prendergast’s efforts, Ireland struggled to form the same partnerships as England’s bowlers, led by Cross, who bowled brilliantly, taking six wickets for 30 in 9.5 overs. His ability to swing the ball from both sides and to maintain constant pressure on the Irish batsmen was key to England’s dominance. The cross broke up Ireland’s batting order, ensuring they couldn’t get the momentum going. His brilliant, disciplined bowling played a key role in keeping Ireland a manageable total, laying the foundations for a successful chase against England.

Lauren Filer again Hannah Baker took one wicket apiece, while Ryana Macdonald-Gay also picked up a wicket to keep Ireland out.

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Hollie Armitage, Cross takes England home

Chasing 211, England Women faced early setbacks as they lost their openers Emma Lamb (4) and Tammy Beaumont (10) cheap. However, Holly Armitage He steadied the innings with a brilliant 44 off 44 balls, hitting six boundaries. Paige Scholfield (31 off 33) and Freya Kemp (26 off 19) kept the scoreboard ticking earlier Bess Heath (33 off 37) played an important knock in the middle.

Cross once again proved his worth, this time with the bat, as he scored a vital 38 off 36 balls to help England reach the target with 4.1 overs to spare. Cross’ calm presence at the crease, and support from Mady Villiers (13 off 14), ensured that England eventually controlled the chase, despite the pressure from the Irish bowlers.

Prendergast was the pick of the Irish bowlers, taking two wickets for 27 runs in his six overs. Freya Sargent, Arlene Kellyagain Aimee Maguire they again went in with a wicket each, but it was not enough to prevent England from securing victory.

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