The Ireland squad is bolstered by the return of off-spinner Freya Sargent, who makes her comeback after recovering from injury. Fellow spinner Lara McBride retains her place in the squad after an impressive debut series against Zimbabwe.
After Ireland had squandered a good start, Laura Delany's late surge (57*) assisted them in keeping their composure, while Kathryn Bryce's outstanding all-round performance (131* and 3/49) nearly carried her team over the line.