Ireland vs Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Series 2025: A Real Take
Look, if you missed this series, you really missed a flex from the Ireland women’s cricket team. They absolutely steamrolled Zimbabwe at home in July 2025—like, not even close. Three T20s? Smashed it. Two ODIs? Same story. Let’s break down the carnage, shall we?
T20s: Ireland Came Out Swinging
First off, in the opening T20 in Dublin on July 20th, Zimbabwe honestly didn’t stand a chance. They scraped their way to 117/9, and then Ireland just cruised. Gabrielle Lewis—absolute machine—belted 67 and basically finished the job in under 17 overs. That’s what you call setting the tone.
Stats for nerds:
– Zimbabwe: 117/9 (20 overs)
– Ireland: 118/4 (16.5 overs)
– Player of the Match? Lewis, obviously.
Second T20? Even more brutal. Ireland batted first, piled on 176/4—and Lewis again, this time an unbeaten 87. Zimbabwe folded for a sad 111. That’s a 65-run thrashing. The series was basically over already.
– Ireland: 176/4
– Zimbabwe: 111 all out
Third T20, just for the clean sweep. Ireland put up 179/4. Amy Hunter, just 17, smashed 59. Rebecca Stokely added a cheeky 45. Zimbabwe? Limped to 129/7. Another 50-run win for Ireland.
So yeah, final T20 score: Ireland 3, Zimbabwe 0. Not even a contest.
ODI Series: Same Old Story
First ODI, July 26. Ireland batted first (again, they love going big early), slammed 288/9. Lewis (51), Prendergast (50), Hunter (43), and skipper Laura Delany (34) all chipped in. Zimbabwe? Bowled out for 191. Ireland took it by 97 runs. Not subtle at all.
Quick recap:
– Ireland: 288/9
– Zimbabwe: 191 all out
Who Stood Out?
Gabrielle Lewis, for one. She’s the heart and soul of this squad—hits hard, leads smart, always seems to step up when it counts. Her batting? Ruthless. Strike rate through the roof.
Amy Hunter—remember that name. Seventeen and already playing like she owns the pitch. Her half-century in the last T20? Wild.
Orla Prendergast was everywhere too. Runs, wickets, you name it. She’s the definition of an all-rounder.
Then there’s the bowlers: Leah Paul, Cara Murray, Ava Canning, Sophie McMahon. All of them just kept the pressure on. Zimbabwe barely got past 130 in any game. Brutal.
Zimbabwe Needs… A Lot
Honestly, Zimbabwe’s big problem was their batting. No one stepped up, not even once. Their bowlers couldn’t stop Ireland’s top order either—just leaking runs all over the place. Feels like they need more experience, more grit, and someone who can actually hold down the top order. Partnerships would be nice too.
Bit of déjà vu, honestly. Last time Ireland toured Zimbabwe (Jan–Feb 2024), Ireland wiped the floor with them there too: 5-0 in T20s, 2-0 in ODIs. This time, playing at home, Ireland looked even scarier.
Final Thoughts
So yeah, the Ireland vs Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Series 2025? Total domination from Ireland. 3-0 in T20s, thumping win in the first ODI, and just a team that looks hungrier every time they step out. Zimbabwe’s got some homework to do—fix the batting, tighten the bowling, maybe find some belief.
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