CRICKET: The first of the Ireland women's team's three one-day internationals against New Zealand was washed out at Castle Avenue yesterday, writes Karl Johnston
New Zealand, the reigning world champions, batted first and notched up 249 for 6 wickets. But after that the rain came and after the match had been reduced to 25 overs, play eventually was abandoned.
New Zealand's top scorer was Rebecca Rolls who hit an impressive 88 while the other opener Nicola Payne contributed 60 runs.
There were also useful contributions from Fional Fraser with an undefeated 26, and Sara McGlashan with 25.
Ireland's most successful bowler was Davina Pratt who took 2 for 41.
NEW ZEALAND
N Payne c Metcalfe b Pratt 60
R Rolls c Metcalfe b O'Neill 88
E Drum b Pratt 2
K Ramel lbw Grealey 20
K Pulford run out 7
S McGlashan c Pratt b McDonald 25
F Fraser not out 26
R Pullar not out 1
Extras 20
Total (for 6 wickets 42 overs) ... 249
Did not bat: N Brown, A Mason, L Milliken.
Fall of wickets: 1-153, 2-162, 3-165, 4-183, 5-197, 6-234.
Bowling: B McDonald 8-0-51-1, I Joyce 9-0-66-0, C O'Neill 9-0-42-1, C Metcalfe 3-0-17-0, D Pratt 7-0-41-2, M Grealey 6-0-30-1.
Umpires - R O'Reilly and L Fourie.
Match abandoned because of rain.
