Ireland's Women's Cricket Team's World Cup Dream Shattered by Bangladesh Defeat
Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the ICC Women's World Cup ended with a loss to Bangladesh.


**Ireland's women's cricket team had high hopes for qualifying in the World Cup. After winning the toss, Laura Delany hit 63 and Orla Prendergast added 41, reaching 235-8 in 50 overs. But Bangladesh's Ritu Moni's 67 led a late surge and they won with eight deliveries to spare. This is Ireland's third consecutive defeat and they face Thailand next.