‘Super’ boost for Irish cricketers as they advance in Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Ireland’s women cricketers are through to the Super Six stage of the Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Sri Lanka following India’s emphatic nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe.

Laura Delany’s side finished third in Group A after victories over Zimbabwe and Thailand, and a top-four finish in the Super Sixes would ensure qualification to the main tournament, which begins in England in June.

Progressing to the Super Sixes also ensures Ireland retain their one-day international status, which opens up extra funding from world cricket’s governing body.