ICC Women’s World T20: 5 youngsters to watch out for

#4 Gaby Lewis, Ireland (Mat-20, Runs-366, Avg-22.87)

Gaby Lewis: the youngest Cricketer to play for Ireland

Who would believe that 17-year-old Gaby debuted for Ireland at the tender age of 13?

Gaby inked her name in the history books as the second youngest cricketer (male or female) to make an appearance in international cricket. Pakistan’s Sajjida Shah still holds the record for being the youngest (at 12 years).

Lewis, the Dublin-born teenager, was introduced to this beautiful sport even before she entered into her teens. She belongs to the club of those lucky families who pass on the cricket baton generation to generation. Her father and grandfather have played in the Irish domestic circuit.

In terms of achievements, she was the second highest run-getter for Ireland in the World Twenty20 Qualifier. Her consistent performances in the last couple of years have made her a constant figure in the Irish side.

The youngster bats in the top order with a great sense of maturity. She carries a significant strike rate of 97.86 in the shortest format of the game. The 21st-century born batter has four years of international experience behind her.

With truckloads of goals to achieve in the remainder of her still-short career, she would definitely look to carve out a niche of her own in the upcoming tournament.