Ireland's hopes of making the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup were ended after a two-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Lahore.
In a must win game, Ireland’s dream was still alive at 149-4 after 36 overs, a collapse in the last 10 overs saw them lose four wickets in quick succession.
They responded well with the ball in hand and reduced Bangladesh to 2-2 after four overs, needing 134 to win.
Captain Nigar Sultana produced a half-century in the middle order to help steer Bangladesh back on track before Ritu Moni’s 67 not out from 61 balls led them to victory with an over to spare leaving Ireland poi...
