Wed Nov 27 07:07:31 UTC 2024: ## Ireland Women’s Cricket Team Confident Ahead of Bangladesh Series
**DHAKA, BANGLADESH** – Ireland’s women’s cricket team is brimming with confidence as they embark on a six-match tour of Bangladesh, following their historic T20 victory over England in September. Captain Gaby Lewis, appointed to the role in October, expressed optimism for the series, stating, “I’m really looking forward to this series and we’re really looking forward, hopefully, to dominating it.”
The tour begins Wednesday with the first of three ODIs at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, followed by a three-match T20 series. The September win over England, achieved by a five-wicket margin, marked a significant milestone for Irish women’s cricket and serves as a major boost ahead of their matches against Bangladesh, currently ranked one place above them in the T20 rankings.
Lewis, who took over the captaincy from Laura Delany following Delany’s ankle injury, described the team’s current state as a “new era” fueled by the recent victory and the change in leadership. She acknowledged Delany’s mentorship and the positive impact of several squad changes.
While acknowledging Bangladesh as a closely matched opponent based on past encounters, Lewis expressed belief in her team’s ability to compete and win. She highlighted the team’s improved performance over the past year and the overall team spirit as key factors for success. The full ODI and T20 squads have been announced.
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