Ireland women register 3-0 T20I series whitewash against Bangladesh

SYLHET: Laura Delany’s unbeaten 36-run knock led Ireland to an enthralling four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third T20I and a 3-0 series clean sweep here at Sylhet Stadium on Monday.

Set to chase 124, the touring side amassed the target on the penultimate delivery of the innings, thanks to a fighting 36-run knock by Delany, which included three consecutive boundaries in the final over when Ireland needed 15 runs to win.

"Delighted with how that last over went, but more so just delighted for the team," Delany said. "We played some really good cricket in this T20I series and to finish it off with a win today just shows everyone what we're capable of.

"The youngsters inspire me. They're fearless, their aggressive nature. It's something I try and strive to emulate with my own game but plenty of work to do there. "

Besides Delany, Amy Hunter (28) and skipper Gaby Lewis (21) made notable contributions.

Batting first, the home side only managed to accumulate 123/7 in the allotted 20 overs as all-rounder Orla Prendergast dismantled their batting unit with a four-wicket haul.

Prendergast had an amazing series with the ball, as she bagged 10 wickets and was named the player of the series.

"We showed just how good a side we are in each of those three games," Prendergast said while collecting the Player-of-the-Series award after Ireland's nerve-racking chase. "And what a finish, that's the best way to finish.

"In every game we've played, different players have stood up and put their hands up. It's a great place to be in our squad, to have so many good players throughout our batting line-up and so many bowlers who have come in and change the game."