The third match of the Cricket Ireland Women’s Super T20 Series shifts the spotlight back to the intense, head-to-head rivalry between the Dragons and the Typhoons. With the competition condensed to just these two powerhouses this summer, every match feels like a high-stakes chess game. The Dragons have historically held the upper hand in domestic bragging rights, but a revamped Typhoons side under temporary leadership has shown they have the depth and hunger to completely upset the established order.
Squads:
Dragons Women’s Cricket Team
Orla Prendergast (C), Mansi Bhavsar, Alana Dalzell, Sarah Forbes, Abbi Harrison, Amy Hunter, Jennifer Jackson, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride, Genevieve Morrissey, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Freya Sargent, Annabel Squires
Typhoons Women’s Cricket Team
Gaby Lewis (C), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Aisling Lawlor, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Rebecca Lowe, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara Maritz, Kia McCartney, Ellie McGee, Millie Spence, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
Players to watch out:
Sophie Reid
Sophie Reid has been in stellar form for the Dragons, leading the run-scoring charts with 76 runs across her 2 appearances. She anchors the batting lineup effectively, highlighted by an impressive individual top score of 61. Striking the ball at a crisp 138.18, her positive intent at the crease has already yielded 10 boundaries and a maximum.
Rebecca Stokell
A crucial top-order asset for the Typhoons, Rebecca Stokell has consistently provided stability with 54 runs from her 2 innings. Averaging a solid 27.00 with the best effort of 45, she relies on sharp technical placement to keep the scoreboard moving. Her scoring rhythm is well-complemented by a healthy strike rate of 117.39, finding the ropes 6 times so far.
Arlene Kelly
Arlene Kelly has been absolutely lethal with the ball for the Dragons, currently topping the wickets column with 5 scalps in just 2 games. Her standout performance includes a sensational five-wicket haul (5/8) where she completely tore through the Typhoons. Operating with extreme discipline, she maintains a microscopic economy rate of 2.83 and an astonishing bowling average of 3.40.
Ava Canning
Despite only featuring in a single match for the Typhoons, Ava Canning made it count by delivering a masterclass. She dismantled the Dragons batting unit to pick up a phenomenal 4-wicket haul while giving away just 8 runs from her 4 overs. With a standard-setting economy of exactly 2.00 and a strike rate of 6.00, she poses an immediate threat every time she takes the ball.
Pitch:
The surface at Stormont is balanced and highly competitive, traditionally offering a flat track with a light covering of grass. While batters can play their shots freely once settled, the initial stages heavily favor the seamers. Fast bowlers enjoy genuine help from the fresh deck, leveraging an extra bit of bounce.
Weather:
The daytime schedule faces a high 65% chance of light rain, with temperatures reaching a maximum high of 11°C. Conditions will stay breezy as a 12 mph wind blows from the southwest, alongside a low UV index of 2 and a high humidity level of 77%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Orla Prendergast, Alana Dalzell, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride, Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Ellie McGee, Rebecca Stokell
Match Details:
Date – May 17, 2026
Time – 3:15 PM IST
Venue – Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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