The All-rounder Gaby Lewis will be leading the Ireland Squad for Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 qualifiers in the six-team tournament played against Pakistan, Bangladesh, Scotland, Thailand and West Indies.
The Ireland will be featuring Leah Paul, Sophie McMahon, Arlene Kelly and Laura Delany in the squad. Meanwhile, Amy Hunter and Kia McCartney have solid outings at the ICC U19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia.
Speaking on the squad, Ireland Women’s head coach ED Joyce said, “This tournament will be a great challenge for testing the depth of the senior squad, while we manage a number of player injuries that have been sustained over the last several months.”
“Given the volume of matches and upcoming tournaments, there is a need to develop a wider talent pool of players ready to step up and cope with the demands of international cricket,” added Joyce.
🇮🇪 Ireland name a strong 15-member squad for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier!
🔹 The tournament set to be held in Lahore will begin on 9 April. 🏏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/huGxoDcySs
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“Finger-spinner Kia McCartney is coming in for her first senior tour, and leg-spinner Cara Murray will also be returning – both these players will play a key role in a country where spin bowling will be important.”
Additionally, Sophie MacMahon and Louise Little will also return after missing out on recent squads, and Amy Hunter returns from injury providing a great boost to our batting strength,” concluded Joyce.
Ireland’s qualifier campaign begins against hosts Pakistan in the first game of the tournament starting on April 09 at Gaddafi Stadium.
Ireland Squad for Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers: Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast.
