Ireland have secured a spot at the Women’s World Twenty20 after beating Papua New Guinea by 27 runs in the qualifier semi-finals in Amstelveen.
It was make or break as only the winning semi-finalists would make the November tournament in the West Indies.
Gaby Lewis top scored with 36 and Laura Delany added 21 as Ireland posted a modest 113-6 in their 20 overs.
Papua New Guinea were in good shape at 64-4 but Lucy O’Reilly took 3-13 as they slumped to 86 all out.
Ireland topped their group in the Netherlands and were favourites to overcome Papua New Guinea and take one of the two places available for the Women’s World Twenty20.
Opener Clare Shillington was out for a duck and Papua New Guinea put down three chances in the next two overs as the Irish rode their luck.