Italy and Ireland clashed against each other in the match 12 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 1, 2025 on Wednesday, August 27. The contest took place at the Hazelaarweg Stadion, Rotterdam. The contest looked competitve, however, Ireland emerged victorious by 33 runs.
Batting first, Ireland lost their first wicket on just 17 runs. However, Amy Hunter and Laura Delany steadied the ship and stitched a 139-run stand for the second wicket and helped the team put up a fighting total of 175 runs. Delany was the star with the bat with a 91-run knock.
Chasing the target, Italy had a similar start to what Ireland had. They lost their first wicket on just 11 runs. But Chloe Piparo and Annie Wikman stitched a 80-run partnership for the second wicket. However, once Piparo was dismissed on 91 runs, the wicket started falling down as a pack of cards, as Ireland wrapped Italy on just 142 runs. Freya Sargent was the star with the ball for Ireland, picking up three wickets.
Italy Vs Ireland, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 Division 1: Toss Update
Ireland won the toss against Italy in the last match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 Division 1 and elected to bat first at Hazelaarweg Stadion, Rotterdam.
Italy Vs Ireland, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 Division 1: Playing XIs
Italy Women Playing XI : Emilia Bartram (c), Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Methnara Rathnayake (wk), Chathurika Mahamalage, Ilenia Sims, Chloe Piparo, Annie Wikman, Teshani Araliya, Nimesha Ekanayake, Emma Moore, Pasindi Sewmini Kanankege
Ireland Women Playing XI : Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly (c), Ava Canning, Coulter Reilly (wk), Jane Maguire, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Lara McBride, Freya Sargent, Alana Dalzell, Rebecca Stokell
Italy Vs Ireland, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 1 Match 9: Points Table
Ireland Women have continued their dominance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 1, remaining unbeaten after six matches. With 12 points and an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +3.309, they have sealed their spot in the Global Qualifier. Netherlands are second with four wins, while Italy sit third with two wins. Germany, winless, remain at the bottom of the table.
| Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Tied | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| Ireland Women (IREW) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3.309 |
| Netherlands Women (NLW) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2.833 |
| Italy Women (ITAW) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.906 |
| Germany Women (GERW) | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5.611 |
