A five-wicket haul from medium pacer Louise Little helped Ireland women defeat Thailand by 46 runs on Tuesday (April 15) to notch up their first victory in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025, at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground. (Highlights | More Cricket News)
The 21-year-old Little returned stunning figures of 5/28 in 9.1 overs as Ireland dismissed Thailand for 259 runs, in response to their 306-run target. The Irish side earlier rode fifties from captain Gaby Lewis (75 off 89) and Amy Hunter (76 off 71), followed by a blazing knock from Leah Paul (67 not out off 40) to post an imposing 305 runs on the board.
With their first win of the qualifying tournament, Ireland now have two points from four games. Thailand, meanwhile, are winless after three matches. Elsewhere, in the second clash of the day, Bangladesh are taking on Scotland.
Thailand Vs Ireland, ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier: Toss Update
Ireland women captain Gaby Lewis won the toss and opted to bat first against Thailand.
Thailand Vs Ireland, ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier Playing XIs:
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Kia McCartney
Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto (wk), Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Puttawong, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu
ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier Live Streaming:
The ICC Women's ODI World Cup Qualifier matches are being live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. They are not being telecast on any TV channel in India.
