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New Zealand v Ireland at Providence, Guyana.
New Zealand won by 8 wickets.
Toss: Ireland. Ireland were 69-3 in the 15th over. Devine's fifty came from 21 balls.

Ireland 79-9 (20 overs) G Lewis 39; L Kasperek 3-19, L Tahuhu 2-17, A Kerr 2-18

New Zealand 81-2 (7.3 overs) S Devine 51

The Fantastic Four in numbers The Fantastic Four in numbers ( )

The retirements of Clare Shillington, Ciara Metcalfe, Cecelia and Isobel Joyce leaves a huge void in the women's game, at a critical juncture for the sport.

Ireland hierarchy pay tribute to retirees Ireland hierarchy pay tribute to retirees ( )

Leading Cricket Ireland officials have voiced their appreciation to the deluge of praise for Clare Shillington, Ciara Metcalfe, Isobel Joyce and Cecelia Joyce following their retirements.

No dream double for Ireland over New Zealand No dream double for Ireland over New Zealand ( )

THERE was no dream double for Ireland over New Zealand at the Women’s World T20 last night in Guyana. In the last game of their tournament Laura Delany’s were hurried to an eight-wicket defeat after just 7.3 overs.

Kim Garth post match press conference Kim Garth post match press conference ( )

Pembroke all-rounder Kim Garth reflects as Ireland bow out of the tournament after losing by eight wickets against New Zealand.

Ireland well beaten by New Zealand in final group game Ireland well beaten by New Zealand in final group game ( )

As the tournament said goodbye to the Guyana National Stadium, Ireland gave two of their senior players a guard of honour as they took the field for the last time in international cricket, only to have two more announce their retirements at the end of the game.

Shillington and Metcalfe set to bow out Shillington and Metcalfe set to bow out ( )

With more than 40 years of collective cricket experience between them, Clare Shillington and Ciara Metcalfe are about to take their final bow playing in the green – for both, the road has been a challenging one, but neither would change a thing.

The four Ireland Women players who retired after the game with New Zealand. The Joyce sisters, Clare Shillington and Ciara Metcalfe. ©ICC

                        P  Pts     NRR
West Indies             4    8     2.24
England                 4    5     1.32
Sri Lanka               4    3    -1.17
South Africa            3    2    -0.91
Bangladesh              3    0    -2.16

                        P  Pts     NRR
India                   4    8     1.83
Australia               4    6     1.52
New Zealand             4    4     1.03
Pakistan                4    2    -0.99
Ireland                 4    0    -3.53

MATCH PHOTOS

Ireland v New Zealand

Ireland v India

Ireland v Pakistan

Ireland v Australia

Ireland v Sri Lanka, warm-up match

Ireland v Bangladesh, warm-up match

Irish International

Isobel and Cecelia Joyce also announced their retirements from international cricket.

Women and Men Down Under (3) Women and Men Down Under (3) ( )

Shane Getkate takes the honours in the latest round-up of the action from Irish players in action this weekend.

Women and Men Down Under (2) Women and Men Down Under (2) ( )

It is becoming an eventful November for Irish cricketers in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. With places for the Wolves tour to Sri Lanka up for grabs, a number did their prospects no harm at all this week.

Board confirms interpro review Board confirms interpro review ( )

The Board of Cricket Ireland has called for an immediate review of the Inter-Provincial Series to consider the current structure and whether improvements can be made ahead of the 2019 season.

Mulder released from contract Mulder released from contract ( )

Leg spinner Jacob Mulder has been released from his contract by the governing body by mutual consent.

Ireland Wolves to play Bangladesh Ireland Wolves to play Bangladesh ( )

Ireland Wolves will play Bangladesh at The Hills ahead of the tourists tri-series against Ireland and Afghanistan.

Ireland set for Tri-Series with Afghanistan and Bangladesh Ireland set for Tri-Series with Afghanistan and Bangladesh ( )

Ireland have been handed a fixtures boost with the news that both Bangladesh and Afghanistan will travel here ahead of the World Cup next summer.

Munster set to continue in 2019 interpro series Munster set to continue in 2019 interpro series ( )

Cricket Ireland have refuted suggestions that Munster's participation in the 2019 interpro series is in doubt.

Players honoured at Irish awards Players honoured at Irish awards ( )

The Ireland squad took a break on Friday night, although their first game in the World Twenty20 in Guyana is just seven days away. The excuse was to toast their captain, Laura Delany, who was named Female Player of the Year at the Cricket Ireland awards in Dublin.

Raymond-Hoey scoops prestigious award Raymond-Hoey scoops prestigious award ( )

Sunday Independent editor Cormac Bourke presented the Aengus Fanning International Emerging Player of the Year award to Una Raymond-Hoey on Friday night.

Ireland Women international player of the year Ireland Women international player of the year ( )

The Ireland annual awards show is scheduled for Dublin this Friday and the women's international winner will be one of Laura Delany, Cecelia Joyce and Gaby Lewis.

Who will win men's international player of the year? Who will win men's international player of the year? ( )

The jury have met and whittled the selection down to three candidates, Paul Stirling, Tim Murtagh and Boyd Rankin.

Ireland announce two training camps Ireland announce two training camps ( )

Cricket Ireland has announced two specialist high-performance training camps on two different continents aimed at acclimatising players ahead of their major tour to the subcontinent in February/March 2019.

Hairy and Brains make the top 20 Hairy and Brains make the top 20 ( )

Clare Shillington and Ciara Metcalfe are both included in the top twenty of the ICC T20 rankings announced this morning.

Four Irish Women players off to Australia Four Irish Women players off to Australia ( )

Four overseas development scholarships have been awarded which will see Laura Delany, Kim Garth, Rebecca Stokell and Una Raymond-Hoey heading to Australia after the T20 World Cup tournament in November.

Funding boost for Ireland Women Funding boost for Ireland Women ( )

The Irish Government, through Sport Ireland, has given a major boost to the Ireland Women’s cricket team ahead of its trip to the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean in November.

Tucker century keeps Ireland in control Tucker century keeps Ireland in control ( )

A superb 138 from Lorcan Tucker has kept Ireland A in control of their match against Gloucestershire Seconds.

Wolves will travel to play Gloucs. 2ndXI Wolves will travel to play Gloucs. 2ndXI ( )

Cricket Ireland has announced a strong 12-man Ireland Wolves squad for a four-day match against Gloucestershire 2nd XI to be played at Bristol Cricket Club next week.

Garth and Delany put Scotland in a spin Garth and Delany put Scotland in a spin ( )

JJ Garth and Gareth Delany took a combined seven wickets as Ireland Academy beat their Scottish counterparts by seven wickets.

Irish Academy win T20 tournament Irish Academy win T20 tournament ( )

The Irish Academy won the T20 series against their Scottish counterparts and a Future Stars XI thanks primarily to a series of powerful batting displays.

Delany delivers as Wolves level series Delany delivers as Wolves level series ( )

Gareth Delany's flying start at the top of the order propelled Ireland Wolves to a 51-run win (DLS) over Bangladesh A at Malahide to level the series and set up a decider at Malahide on Friday.

Rock solid as Ireland U17s win again in Scotland Rock solid as Ireland U17s win again in Scotland ( )

Ireland U17 skipper Neil Rock hit a brilliant 77 to lead his team to victory in the last match of the Celtic Cup series at Ayr.

Ireland U17s clinch Celtic Cup Ireland U17s clinch Celtic Cup ( )

Ireland U17s emulated the Under 15 side as they beat Scotland by 15 runs in Ayr to clinch the Celtic Cup.

Tector and McGuire lead Ireland to victory Tector and McGuire lead Ireland to victory ( )

Half centuries from Tim Tector and Nathan McGuire led Ireland U15s to a series clinching win against Scotland at Oak Hill.

Irish Schools beat Ireland U17 Irish Schools beat Ireland U17 ( )

Irish Schools beat an Ireland Under 17 select at Campbell College in a hard-fought encounter.

Ireland name U13 squad Ireland name U13 squad ( )

Eleven players from the Leinster Cricket Union, alongside six each from the Northern Cricket Union and the North West Cricket Union, make up the selection under new coach Callum Atkinson.

Worldwide

Oman clinch title as Denmark finish with win Oman clinch title as Denmark finish with win ( )

Oman ensured it would finish with a 100 per cent record in the ICC World Cricket League Division 3 by recording a big win over Uganda, while Denmark ended its campaign on a high on the penultimate day of action.

Oman seal promotion Oman seal promotion ( )

Oman will be back in World Cricket League Division Two in Namibia in April, after securing promotion at the first time of asking on a dramatic Friday that saw both matches go down to the final over.

Global Development squad off to the Big Bash Global Development squad off to the Big Bash ( )

Eleven promising international players form part of the second Women’s Global Development Squad (WGDS) following the success of the programme in partnership with the ECB Super League in July.

USA go top with close win over Denmark USA go top with close win over Denmark ( )

There was plenty of tension at Oman Club Turf 2 as USA made it three wins from three with a narrow 16-run triumph against Denmark to go level at the top of the table.

Sharif signs for Whitehaven CC Sharif signs for Whitehaven CC ( )

Scotland international Safyan Sharif has signed for Cumbrian Premier League side Whitehaven for the 2019 season.

Scotland to play Spain Scotland to play Spain ( )

A Scotland XI will play a Spain XI in a T20 match in La Manga on 15 November.

Scotland coaching team confirmed for La Manga Scotland coaching team confirmed for La Manga ( )

Cricket Scotland have confirmed the coaching and support team for the men’s upcoming training camp in La Manga.

Madsen to work with Scotland’s home-based players Madsen to work with Scotland’s home-based players ( )

Derbyshire batsman Wayne Madsen will spend three days in Edinburgh working with Scotland’s home-based players, as the winter programme gets underway.

Irish Domestic

NW Review 16: Newbuildings NW Review 16: Newbuildings ( )

It was a modest season in terms of league position for Newbuildings, but a historic one in which they officially opened and named their new ground, won the Eric Cooke T20, and came within one ball of reaching the Senior Cup final.

CIYMS swoop for Obus Pienaar CIYMS swoop for Obus Pienaar ( )

CIYMS have unveiled South African all-rounder Obus Pienaar as their overseas professional for the 2019 season.

Women playing cricket is like men trying to knit Women playing cricket is like men trying to knit ( )

Ladies cricket seems to run along a parallel timeline, one that ostensibly limps behind the rest of the sporting world. Unfortunately, each milestone is delayed.

NW Review 15: St Johnston NW Review 15: St Johnston ( )

It was a steady season for the Saints who finished fifth in the Championship, winning six matches and losing seven matches.

LCU Review: Rush LCU Review: Rush ( )

It was another excellent season for Rush, capturing the National Cup for a third time, as well as their youth side winning yet another trophy at All-Ireland level.

LCU Review: Phoenix LCU Review: Phoenix ( )

It wasn't a season to remember for Phoenix who finished bottom of the Premier League, winning just three league games in the process.

Barnes excited by Rush switch Barnes excited by Rush switch ( )

Jarred Barnes is relishing the switch to Rush, but admitted it was a huge call to leave YMCA, where he enjoyed such a productive 2018 season.

WW1 Centenary Woods planting event at Cregagh WW1 Centenary Woods planting event at Cregagh ( )

On Friday 9th November 2018 between 1.30 – 2.00pm a tree planting event will take place at Cregagh Cricket Club, Gibson Park Avenue, Belfast BT6 9GL to mark the Centenary of the WW1 armistice.

Mulder planning NI return Mulder planning NI return ( )

Jacob Mulder has confirmed his intention to return to Northern Ireland next summer after being released early from his Cricket Ireland contract.

MCU Role of Honours 2018 MCU Role of Honours 2018 ( )

The curtain came down on the Munster Cricket season on Sunday with Tipperary County 2 capturing the one outstanding Division 2 title.

Class tells as Leinster retain their title Class tells as Leinster retain their title ( )

THE class rose to the surface on the final day of Ireland’s cricketing summer as Leinster Lightning retained the inter-provincial Cup.

Dockrell pride as Lightning win 15th trophy Dockrell pride as Lightning win 15th trophy ( )

Leinster Lightning skipper George Dockrell cut a proud figure as he posed with another interpro trophy at his home patch of Rathmines.

Rock solid as Rush win U15 All-Ireland Cup Rock solid as Rush win U15 All-Ireland Cup ( )

Skipper Cian Rock led by example as he took four wickets as Rush beat Eglinton to claim the All-Ireland U15 crown.

Lightning show depth to capture interpro cup Lightning show depth to capture interpro cup ( )

Leinster Lightning captured the interpro cup for the fifth consecutive year after a typical fightback which showcased their strength in depth.

Final Super 3 match abandoned Final Super 3 match abandoned ( )

The Dragons have completed a series victory for the second time in three years despite the final match of the Super 3s being abandoned after the first innings at Clontarf.

Dragons and Scorchers to meet in final match of campaign Dragons and Scorchers to meet in final match of campaign ( )

The Super 3 series draws to a conclusion at Clontarf when champions Dragons meet the Scorchers in a 50-over clash at Castle Avenue.

Joyce blasts used pitch as Merrion lose to Waringstown Joyce blasts used pitch as Merrion lose to Waringstown ( )

The pitch was the talking point through the day with Cricket Ireland – for reasons which still haven’t been explained – insisting that the final be played on a pitch which had been used for two of Ireland’s matches against Afghanistan last week.

Maritz treble strike leads Dragons to win over Typhoons Maritz treble strike leads Dragons to win over Typhoons ( )

Lara Maritz starred with the ball as the Dragons beat the Typhoons in a match which had a distinctly end of season feel about it.

Doheny delight as Rush win National Cup again Doheny delight as Rush win National Cup again ( )

Ireland Wolves Stephen Doheny's Man-of-the-Match display helped Rush secure the National Cup for the third time.

Cork Harlequins consolidate as Limerick and Co Kerry slip up Cork Harlequins consolidate as Limerick and Co Kerry slip up ( )

Cork Harlequins tightened their grip on 2nd place in the MCU Premier Division as both Limerick and Co Kerry lose ground.

NCU level U11 interpro series NCU level U11 interpro series ( )

The NCU levelled their Under 11 interpro series against Leinster when they won a thrilling encounter in Ringcommons.

Limerick reach National Cup Final Limerick reach National Cup Final ( )

While Limerick Cricket Club's involvement in the Irish National Cup spans a mere three years, their involvement in the competition reflects the trials and tribulations of their 50 year history.

NCU clinch U13 series with second win against Leinster NCU clinch U13 series with second win against Leinster ( )

The NCU clinched their Under 13 interpro series after beating Leinster by 63 runs at Ringcommons on Friday.

Ellerby and Topping star as NCU beat LCU Ellerby and Topping star as NCU beat LCU ( )

Half centuries from Sam Topping and Rory Ellerby helped NCU U13s beat Leinster in their interpro match at Stormont.

Jersey

CE Jersey

Jonty Jenner batting against Italy in the recent European T20 qualifier.

Jersey players overseas Jersey players overseas ( )

Three Jersey senior squad players are currently developing their cricketing skills overseas.

Jersey Girls Academy 2018 Jersey Girls Academy 2018 ( )

2018 has been a busy year for girls' cricket in Jersey with participation numbers are up in a thriving environment.

Inter-insular clean sweep for Jersey Inter-insular clean sweep for Jersey ( )

Jersey defeat Guernsey 3-0 in the InfrasoftTech T20 inter-insular series.

Jersey T20 squad Jersey T20 squad ( )

Jersey's team for the InfrasoftTech inter insular series and World T20 qualifier.

Jersey cricketers awarded MCC Young Cricketers caps Jersey cricketers awarded MCC Young Cricketers caps ( )

Jake Dunford & Jonty Jenner were presented with their caps by Ricky Ponting & Kumar Sangakarra at Lords.

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