Postpublished at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator
I think we might be about to see some more cricket which is a very exciting prospect...
Summary
England beat Ireland by four wickets despite late wobble
Capsey smashes fifty off 21 balls - joint-fastest in Women's T20 World Cup history
Ireland slump from 80-2 to 105 all out
Ecclestone takes superb 3-13 and fine catch to dismiss Little; Glenn claims 3-19
England have won both of their games so far and top Group 2
Postpublished at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Postpublished at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
While we are waiting, here is the only wicket to fall so far.
Postpublished at 13:41 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
The delay continues. It seems to be an issue with a cable by the stump mic. There's four members of groundstaff taking a look with the umpires watching on.
No rush, guys.
Capsey, Bell & Wong get WPL dealspublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesAlice Capsey and Lauren Bell might be on the field at the moment but they've just been snapped up for approximately £75,000 and £30,000 in the Women's Premier League auction.
There was a battle between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians for Capsey but Capitals end up securing her signature.
Bell will be joining up with England head coach Jon Lewis at UP Warriorz.
Mumbai Indians, who will be coached by Charlotte Edwards, have also secured Issy Wong for near £30,000.
They join Sophie Ecclestone, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley, who secured contracts this morning.
Postpublished at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
While we are all waiting we can bring you an update from the Women's Premier League auction...
Postpublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Not another snake...
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That pesky cable is at it again so we have another delay...
Not outpublished at 6.2 overs
It is close, but Orla Prendergast had made it home in time.
Postpublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThis could be closer than we think.
Umpire reviewpublished at 6.2 overs
Is Orla Prendergast in trouble here? It is a brilliant throw by Katherine Sciver-Brunt and the umpire sends it upstairs for a closer look.
Postpublished at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Change of bowling. Sarah Glenn comes into the attack.
Postpublished at 13:31 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's been a good start for Ireland, they've put pressure on the England bowlers with regular boundaries.
Postpublished at 13:30 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorThrashed away through the covers. Goodness, what a shot that is. Orla Prendergast showing what she's all about.
Ire 42-1published at 6 overs
Orla Prendergast is the new batter and has smashed her second delivery through the covers for four!
What a shot that was, creamed right off the middle of the bat.
Postpublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialThat was the wicket that England desperately needed. Very well bowled by Charlie Dean. Good catch by Sophia Dunkley in the deep; it's not easy to catch out of this bright blue sky.
WICKETpublished at 5.1 overs
Hunter c Dunkley b Dean 15 (Ire 35-1)
Breakthrough! England needed that.
Amy Hunter looks to go big again but does not have enough on it to clear the rope at deep mid-wicket and Sophia Dunkley takes a smart catch.
Postpublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialVery bright start for Ireland. Both batters going along nicely. They've got their plans are and executing them well. So far England have not been able to come up with a response.
Postpublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialThat's a very impressive shot from Gaby Lewis, not the easiest to play. After that lengthy delay, the first ball gets smashed for four.
Ire 35-0published at 5 overs
Gaby Lewis cracks the first ball after the break from Sophie Ecclestone away for four!
Later in the over Amy Hunter looks to launch it over the top but the ball plugs just short of the rope and Ireland run two.
Ireland's fine start continues.
Postpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Ok, the offending snake/cable has been dealt with and we can get on with the game.