Ireland beat Bangladesh women’s team by 47 runs

The Ireland women’s team beat the Bangladesh women's team by 47 runs in the second game at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Electing to bat first, Ireland racked up 134-5 before bowling out Bangladesh for just 87 in 17.1 overs. This was Bangladesh's lowest total against the Irish side.

Prendergast who hammered 25 ball-32 with the willow scythe down Bangladesh by claiming 3-13 with the bowling.

No Bangladesh batters, apart from inform Sharmin Akhter Supta could make any resistance against a disciplined attack. Supta top-scored for the side with 43 ball-38. Only two other batters could reach double digits with Shorna Akter making 20 and opener Dilara Akter adding 10.

The victory meant Ireland took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. They won the first match by 12 runs.