In their recent face-off in the Cricket Ireland Women’s Super T20 Series 2026, the Dragons showed exactly why they are highly regarded, putting on a clinic of aggressive batting led by individual half-centuries and an incredibly disciplined bowling masterclass that included a rare, blistering five-wicket haul. Not to be outdone, the Typhoons answered with brilliant individual brilliance of their own, highlighted by an incredibly mean four-wicket bowling spell that choked the opposition for runs and proved they can dismantle any lineup on their day.
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:
Alana Dalzell
Alana Dalzell has provided some crucial muscle to the Dragons middle order, accumulating 46 runs across her 2 outings. Known for her aggressive approach, she scores at a brisk rate of 135.29 and has a personal best of 31 in the tournament. Her ability to shift momentum quickly is clear, having already smashed 8 boundaries without wasting time at the crease.
Louis Little
Louis Little has proven to be a reliable contributor for the Typhoons, chipping in with a total of 40 runs from her 2 innings. She averages an even 20.00, with her primary contribution being a well-made 37 that helped steady things for her side. Striking just above a run-a-ball at 102.56, her boundaries were well-timed, clearing the fence once alongside hitting 3 fours.
Ellie McGee
Operating as part of the Typhoons’ bowling attack, Ellie McGee has chipped in with 3 wickets across her 2 matches. While she has conceded 46 runs from her 8 overs at an economy of 5.75, her knack for breaking partnerships has been valuable. Her tournament-best figures of 2/14 show exactly how restrictive and dangerous she can be when hitting her target lengths.
Lara McBride
Lara McBride has been a reliable source of breakthroughs for the Dragons, matching her peers with 3 wickets from her 2 outings. She bowled her full allocation of 8 overs, giving away 51 runs to hold an economy of 6.37. Her primary impact came during a spell where she claimed 2/27, showing her capability to extract errors from set batters.
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 – 7:30 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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