In the opening One-Day International in Dublin, Ireland defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets. Orla Prendergast is the hero of this winning.
Ire w vs sl w odi highlights
Orla Prendergast took 3 for 25 and then hit an undefeated 122 off 107 balls. Sent in, Sri Lanka scored 260 for 8 thanks to Vishmi Gunaratne’s first-ever ODI century. Ireland achieved their first-ever successful chase of more than 200 runs in one-day international cricket when Prendergast responded with her own first-ever century. Additionally, it was Ireland’s first victory over Sri Lanka in five ODIs. Ireland lost Gabby Lewis for 9 off 24 balls while chasing 261. After hitting a couple boundaries, Sarah Forbes and Amy Hunter added 49 runs for the second wicket until Sachini Nisansala trapped them both out for LBW. Ireland lost Gabby Lewis for 9 off 24 balls while chasing 261. After hitting a couple boundaries, Sarah Forbes and Amy Hunter added 49 runs for the second wicket until Sachini Nisansala trapped them both out for LBW. Hunter got off to a quick start. She hitted 42 off 45 balls. It includes four fours in a 47-run partnership with Prendergast at the third wicket. Soon later, Prendergast decided to pursue the matter when Leah Paul also fell. Prendergast hit a four off Kavisha Dilhari after 57 balls to achieve her fifty. Prendergast maintained the scoreboard moving despite Ireland’s frequent wicket losses at the other end.
