Dragons (women's cricket)

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Dragons
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Captain Leah Paul
Coach James Cameron-Dow
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Colours  Red
Founded2015
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Dragons are an Irish women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Super Series. They first competed in the Super Series from its inception in 2015 until 2019, after which the tournament was reduced to two teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Dragons missing out. [1] In 2022 the team returned to the Super Series and, after initially having no geographical base, would return with a "Northern Irish focus". [2] [3] They have won three Super Series titles: in 2016, 2018 and 2019.

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History

Dragons were established in 2015 to compete in the Women's Super 3s, a tournament designed to bridge the gap between club cricket and international cricket in Ireland. The team was made up of some of the best players in Irish cricket, and were captained by Mary Waldron and coached by Rob O'Connor. [4] In their first season Dragons finished 2nd in the group of 3, with four victories. [5]

The following season, this time captained by Laura Delany, Dragons won their first Super 3s title, with four wins from six matches. They went unbeaten throughout the 50 over section of the tournament, and won one of their two T20s, a last ball thriller against Scorchers. [6] [7] The next season, 2017, Dragons fared worse, finishing bottom of the league with just two victories from ten matches. [8]

2018 brought a return to form for the Dragons, as they won their second Super 3s title, led by Shauna Kavanagh. [9] Highlights for the season included Cecelia Joyce's 118 in a victory over Scorchers, and Lara Maritz's bowling performances throughout the season. [10] The following season, 2019, Dragons retained their title, their second in two seasons and third overall. They were victorious in five of their 10 matches, with a further three curtailed due to rain. [11] They were captained by Kim Garth and coached by Clare Shillington. [12]

In 2020, the tournament was forced into a restructure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was reduced to two teams, with Dragons the team to miss out. [13] Due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, Dragons were again unable to compete in 2021. [14]

In 2022, it was announced that Dragons would return to the Super Series for the upcoming season. The returning side was to have a Northern Ireland focus, with half of the squad playing for Northern Irish clubs, and employing a Northern Irish-based coach, James Cameron-Dow. Leah Paul captained the side. [3] The side finished as runners-up in the Super 20 Trophy and in third in the Super 50 Cup. [15] [16] They finished second in both tournaments in 2023. [17] [18]

Players

Current squad

Based on squad announced for the 2023 season. Players in bold have international caps. [19]

No.NameNationalityBirth dateBatting styleBowling styleNotes
Batters
5Abbi HarrisonCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 8 August 2006 (age 17)Right-handedRight-arm off break
All-rounders
2Amy CaulfieldCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
3Aoife FisherCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 2 March 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm medium
4Mollie DevineCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
11 Arlene Kelly Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 8 January 1994 (age 30)Right-handedRight-arm medium
12 Bella Armstrong Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 16 November 1999 (age 24)Right-handedRight-arm medium Overseas player
16 Leah Paul Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 10 September 1999 (age 24)Left-handed Slow left-arm orthodox Captain
26 Alana Dalzell Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 26 March 2001 (age 22)Right-handedRight-arm medium
84 Orla Prendergast Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 1 June 2001 (age 22)Right-handedRight-arm medium
89 Cara Murray Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 1 November 2000 (age 23)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Wicket-keepers
10Jaimie-Lee StrangFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia UnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium Overseas player
54 Amy Hunter Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 11 October 2005 (age 18)Right-handed–
Bowlers
6Jess MayesCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownUnknownUnknown
7Kia McCartneyCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 16 March 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm off break
8Kate McEvoyCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
12Jemma GillanCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
–Zara CraigCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 13 October 2003 (age 20)Right-handedRight-arm medium
–Jennifer JacksonCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 15 December 2005 (age 18)Left-handedLeft-arm medium

Seasons

Women's Super Series

Combined format

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CNRRPtsPos
2015 84310+0.50592nd
2016 64101+1.30491stChampions
2017 102701–0.95153rd
2018 106202+0.861141stChampions
2019 105203+0.155131stChampions

Super 50 Cup

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CNRRPtsPos
2022 61500–1.11023rd
2023 62103+0.410152nd

Super 20 Trophy

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CNRRPtsPos
2022 63102+0.54782nd
2023 63300–0.240122nd

Honours

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