Cricket: Captain fantastic Laura Delany inspires Ireland to crucial win

Ireland women's captain Laura Delany. Picture: iZimPhoto/Photo JEKESAI NJIKIZANA

An inspired performance from captain Laura Delany led Ireland to victory over the Netherlands in the second match of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Harare on Thursday.

Delany struck 75 off 75 balls and claimed 1-24 from 10 overs in a masterful display to lead her side to a 29-run win over the Dutch.