Women's World T20 qualifier: Irish beat Zimbabwe to top group
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| ICC Women's World T20 qualifier, Bangkok: |
| Zimbabwe 78 all out (19 overs): I Joyce 4-20 |
| Ireland 79-3 (15.2 overs): C Joyce 36, C Shillington 22 |
| Ireland won by seven wickets |
| Scorecard (external site) |
Ireland eased to seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe to top their Women's World Twenty20 qualifying group and set up a semi-final against Scotland.
The Joyce twins starred as the Irish made it three wins out of three in Bangkok on Tuesday.
Isobel bagged four wickets as Zimbabwe were dismissed for a paltry 78 before Ciecilia top-scored with 36 to help Ireland to 79-3 in 15.2 overs.
Victory over Scotland will secure a place in next year's World Twenty20.
The top two teams from the qualifying tournament will take on the game's elite in India.
| Women's World T20 Qualifier: Group B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Played | Won | Lost | Tie/NR | Net RR | Points | |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +1.743 | 6 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -0.221 | 4 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.489 | 2 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.036 | 0 |
Ireland have avoided a meeting with tournament favourites Bangladesh but face a tough encounter against the Scots on Thursday.
Zimbabwe also came into Tuesday's game at Terdthai Cricket Ground with a 100% record in Group B but they were outclassed by the Irish.
Isobel Joyce took 4-20 and Robyn Lewis 2-9 as Zimbabwe were skittled out in 19 overs.
The target was easily achieved after Clare Shillington (22) and Cecilia Joyce put on an opening partnership of 48.
