New Zealand Women v Ireland Women World T20 preview – Match 5

“Our youngest player is 14. You wouldn’t guess she was the youngest because she is the tallest. But, I think that comes with fearlessness,” said Joyce about Lewis at the pre-tournament press conference. “And, that’s what she and other players brought into the tournament in Thailand.”

A good performance against New Zealand will be the first step for Ireland towards keeping the momentum rolling.

Teams (from):
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates (capt), Sophie Devine, Sara McGlashan, Erin Bermingham, Leigh Kasperek, Felicity Leydon-Davis, Katey Martin, Thamsyn Newton, Katie Perkins, Anna Peterson, Rachel Priest (wk), Morna Nielsen, Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu, Hanna Rowe.

**Ireland Women:**Isabel Joyce (capt), Clare Shillington, Mary Waldron (wk), Lucy O’Reilly, Kate McKenna, Ciara Metcalfe, Robyn Lewis, Gaby Lewis, Kim Grath, Shauna Kavanagh, Amy Kenealy, Jennifer Gray, Laura Delany, Cath Dalon, Cecelia Joyce.