In June 2022, the South Africa women’s national cricket team toured the Republic of Ireland, playing a three‑match bilateral Twenty20 International (WT20I) series. The series was scheduled as part of South Africa’s preparation for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup held later that year.
Series details
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st WT20I | 24 June 2022 | Castle Avenue, Dublin | South Africa won |
| 2nd WT20I | 26 June 2022 | Castle Avenue, Dublin | South Africa won |
| 3rd WT20I | 27 June 2022 | Castle Avenue, Dublin | South Africa won |
South Africa won the series 3 – 0. The matches were contested by the senior women's sides of the two nations; the Ireland women’s team was captained by Laura Delany, while the South African side was led by Suné Luus (captain for the T20 format).
Context and significance
- The tour provided competitive match practice for both teams ahead of upcoming international tournaments, notably the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup for South Africa.
- The series contributed to the development of the women's game in Ireland by offering exposure to a higher‑ranked opposition.
- Performances from the series were reflected in the International Cricket Council (ICC) women's T20I rankings, with South Africa maintaining its position among the top‑ranked teams.
Statistical highlights
- South Africa’s batting line‑up produced several half‑centuries across the three matches, with notable contributions from Megan Botha, Marizanne Kapp, and Lizelle Larsen.
- Bowling figures of note included Shabnim Ismail delivering economical spells and taking multiple wickets in the series.
Aftermath
Following the series, South Africa proceeded to the World Cup, where they reached the semi‑final stage. The Ireland women’s team continued to compete in regional qualifiers and bilateral series, using the experience gained from the South African tour to build depth in their squad.
No further matches between the two sides were scheduled for the remainder of 2022.
