Gaby Lewis delivered a sensational performance, scoring a record-breaking 119 runs to lead Ireland Women to a thrilling 7-run victory over Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I at Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin. With this win, Ireland leveled the two-match series 1-1, with Lewis earning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series honors.
Ireland Women drew the T20I series against Sri Lanka Women with a hard-fought 7-run victory in the second and final match. Electing to bat first, Ireland posted a formidable total of 173/3 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to a record-breaking innings from Gaby Lewis. Lewis smashed 119 off 75 balls, setting a new benchmark for the highest individual score by an Ireland woman in T20Is, surpassing her previous best of 105. Her innings featured 80 runs in boundaries, also a record for an Ireland player in a T20I innings.
Lewis found excellent support from Orla Prendergast, who contributed 38 off 31 balls. Together, they built a 119-run partnership for the second wicket, breaking the previous Ireland record of 113 for that wicket, set by Kim Garth and Lewis herself.
Sri Lanka, in pursuit of 174, put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short, finishing on 166/7 after their 20 overs. Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scored with a fluent 65 off 44 balls, while Kavisha Dilhari remained unbeaten on 51 off 48 balls. Despite their best efforts, Sri Lanka’s chase was stifled by tight bowling from Orla Prendergast (2/28) and Freya Sargent (2/36), who picked up key wickets at crucial junctures.
Key Moments:
- Gaby Lewis set multiple records, including the highest individual score (119) and the most runs in boundaries (80) for Ireland Women in T20Is.
- The 119-run stand between Lewis and Prendergast for the second wicket is now the highest second-wicket partnership for Ireland in T20Is.
- The match aggregate of 339 runs is the highest in WT20Is between Ireland and Sri Lanka.
Brief Scores:
Ireland Women: 173/3 in 20 overs (Gaby Lewis 119, Orla Prendergast 38; Shashini Gimhani 1/24, Achini Kulasuriya 1/36).
Sri Lanka Women: 166/7 in 20 overs (Harshitha Samarawickrama 65, Kavisha Dilhari 51*; Orla Prendergast 2/28, Freya Sargent 2/36).
Player of the Match: Gaby Lewis for her record-breaking 119 off 75 balls.
Player of the Series: Gaby Lewis for her outstanding contributions throughout the series.
