# Ireland name uncapped duo for T20 tournament

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ireland-name-uncapped-duo-for-t20-tournament/
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:12:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T16:07:19+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c8e366xzkyp9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Ireland select two uncapped players for the tournament.
- Lara Maritz returns after five years away.
- Ireland begin against Sri Lanka on 12 November.

## Summary

Ireland have named uncapped Zara Craig and Abbi Harrison in their 14-player squad for the expanded ICC Emerging Nations Trophy, while Lara Maritz returns after last playing for Ireland in 2021. The tournament gives the team a chance to test its progress against a broader field as it builds towards the 2028 T20 World Cup.

Craig, a 23-year-old seam bowling all-rounder, and 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Harrison have both played in Ireland’s under-19 pathway. Captain Gaby Lewis leads the squad, with Amy Hunter as vice-captain; Orla Prendergast is playing in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League, while Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul and injured Christina Coulter Reilly are unavailable. The 10-team tournament runs in the UAE from 12 to 25 November, and Ireland open against Sri Lanka before facing Papua New Guinea, the UAE and Scotland.

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