Isobel Joyce rues ‘sloppy’ Irish display

Ireland women’s captain Isobel Joyce feels her “sloppy” side underperformed in the 93-run defeat to tournament favourites New Zealand in their ICC World Twenty20 Group A opener in Mohali.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, New Zealand captain Suzie Bates hit 82 from 60 balls as the White Ferns racked up an imposing total of 177-3.

Ireland were well off the pace in their reply, labouring to 84-5 in their 20 overs.