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Ireland hit four boundaries in final over to set England 119 to win

BBC Sport·June 16, 2026
Ireland hit four boundaries in final over to set England 119 to win

Ireland's women's cricket team has made a strong finish in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup match against England, hitting four boundaries in the final over. This impressive display of batting pushed their total to 118-9, setting England a target of 119 to win. The Irish team's late surge has given them a competitive total in the match at Southampton. England will now need to chase down the target to secure a victory.

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