Ireland extinguish Lady Chevrons’ T20 World Cup dream

 

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier semi-final, Abu Dhabi
Ireland 137-6 (20 overs): Prendergast 28, Stokell 26*, Delany 22; N Sibanda 2-24, K Ndlovu 2-36
Zimbabwe 133-6 (20 overs): Mayers 39, Musonda 31; Maguire 2-18, Kelly 2-27
Ireland won by four runs

Land Chevrons, Zimbabwe’s women nation cricket team have bowed out of the Women's T20 World Cup in after losing by four runs in a thrilling finish

It was a tight race and Zimbabwe fought valiantly. They needed 15 runs off the final over to win but could only get 10.

Sharne Mayers made 39 and Mary Anne-Musonda 31, with Jane Maguire and Arlene Kelly taking two wickets apiece.