Ireland have unveiled a 14-member squad for their maiden appearance at the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, with two uncapped players their first call-ups. Veteran batter Gaby Lewis will lead the team, while wicketkeeper-batter Amy Hunter will serve as her vice-captain.
Hunter will take up the vice-captaincy role in the absence of Orla Prendergast, who is set to participate in Australia's Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Zara Craig and Abbi Harrison are in line to make their international debuts.
Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Harrison has earned her maiden senior call-up, having represented Ireland at two ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cups, featuring in the 2023 and 2025 editions. The 10-team tournament is set to be played in the UAE between 12 and 25 November 2026.
Ireland squad: Gaby Lewis (c), Zara Craig, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Abbi Harrison, Amy Hunter, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara Maritz, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray