Claire Shillington (age 30, Malahide, 65 ODIs): 'big hitter in the top four, very aggressive fielder. One of the most experienced'.

Cecilia Joyce (28, Merrion, 35): 'Very elegant batswoman right up the top where she anchors the order; reserve wicket-keeper'.

Kim Garth (14, Pembroke, 11): 'mean bowler, she has the pace and is not afraid to bowl bouncers'.

Laura Delany (18, Leinster, 12): 'smallest, and softest spoken, but the most competitive on the team. Middle order bat and powerplay bowler'.

Elena Tice (13, Merrion, 1): 'youngest in squad and very aggressive leg-spinner. Most exciting player Irish cricket has seen in years.'

Melissa Scott-Hayward (21, Leinster, 12): 'back in squad this summer, probably our best fielder, strengthens the middle order'.

Jill Whelan (24, Merrion, 25): 'aggressive bat who has the long levers to hit the sixes. Our most consistent bowler.'

Louise McCarthy (18, Pembroke, 10): opening bowler, very aggressive; not afraid to hit over the top.'

Laura Cullen (22, Clontarf, 4): newish to squad, very tight bowler which will be very important. Useful bat down order.'

Shauna Kavanagh (19, Pembroke, 4): 'biggest strength is her fielding, good, pacy all-rounder'.

Mary Waldron (27, Pembroke, 9): 'keeps team going behind the stumps, batting coming on well too'.

Amy Kennealy (23, Leinster, 8): will be fighting with Louise and Kim for opening bowling slots, awesome midwicket fielder'.

Eimear Richardson (25, Leinster, 20): 'fantastic all-rounder, her off-spin will be very important in Bangladesh'.

Isobel Joyce (28, Merrion, 54): 'captain, middle order very leg side, can keep it tight with ball'.

IRELAND'S OPPONENTS

• Monday: West Indies
• Tuesday: Pakistan
• Thursday: Japan
• Friday: Bangladesh
  
• Goup winners qualify for Word Cup.
• 2nd in Group A plays 3rd in Group B, and 2nd in Group B plays 3rd in Group A. Winners of these games also qualify.