Sri Lanka Women Defeat Ireland in ODI Series

Sri Lanka secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Ireland in the third and final ODI at Stormont, salvaging a consolation win after losing the series. Ireland's batters struggled early, collapsing to 10-3 due to Achini Kulasuriya's onslaught, ultimately posting a modest total of 122 runs. Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama led Sri Lanka's successful chase, with Athapaththu scoring 48 and Samarawickrama matching that score without losing her wicket. The match concluded a successful series for Ireland, who had previously secured their first ICC Women's Championship points and won the T20 series 1-1. Despite the defeat, Ireland celebrated their achievements over the past week, marking a significant milestone in their cricketing journey. The Irish team's efforts in the series have been commendable, indicating promising growth in women's cricket.