Irish women take on cricket's world champions

The women’s cricket World Champions, Australia, arrived today in Dublin to play three one day internationals against Ireland.

The Bosch ODIs take place in Dublin over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The first is on Friday at Leinster CC at 10.45am, the second on Sunday at YMCA CC at 1pm and the third on Monday at Trinity College at 10.45pm. Admission is free for all matches.

The Irish squad for the first match on July 29 is:

1. Heather Whelan (Capt) Leinster CC

2. Nicki Coffey (VC) YMCA CC

3. Emma Beamish Merrion CC

4. Caitriona Beggs Malahide CC

5. Jo Day (WK) Pembroke CC

6. Cecelia Joyce Merrion CC

7. Barbara MacDonald Malahide CC

8. Cira Metcalfe Malahide CC

9. Clare Shillington Malahide CC

10. Jill Smythe Merrion CC

11. Jill Whelan Leinster CC

12. Marianne Herbert Malahide CC

Australia will leave Dublin on August 2 for England and the women's Ashes campaign.