Gujarat Giants locked in Orla Prendergast for Rs30 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi, breaking ground for Irish cricket.
The 24‑year‑old right‑hander has already piled up 1,332 ODI runs and 30 wickets, while her T20I tally sits at 2,054 runs and 69 wickets across 88 matches.
She earned ICC Women’s Player of the Month in August 2025 after smashing 144 runs and taking four wickets in a 2‑1 series win over Pakistan.
The qualifier campaign saw her rake in 244 runs and seven wickets, cementing her reputation as a dual‑blade threat.
Before choosing cricket, she played under‑17 football for the Republic of Ireland and club football with Cabinteely FC, showing her athletic versatility.
With this signing, Gujarat Giants gain a proven all‑rounder for the season, while Ireland now has a precedent for its players to enter the WPL. She will face the league’s top batsman in the opening match on Monday.