Some moments deserve to be heard before they’re even seen.
Ireland Women just pulled off the kind of win that gets replayed in WhatsApp groups, cricket forums, and living rooms across the globe. An 11-run victory over Pakistan Women in Dublin gritty, unexpected, and filled with momentum swings that reminded us why we love this game.
But here is the real story to watch:
The way fans watch these moments is changing just as fast as the game itself.
Big games now demand big screens
Not metaphorically. Literally.
You can’t experience Amy Hunter’s blistering shots or Arlene Kelly’s death-over discipline the same way on a laggy, pixelated TV. You miss the goosebumps. The crowd noise. The subtle shifts in fielding positions that build tension before a breakthrough.
A win like this? It deserves to be seen on something like the 98-inch QLED Google TV with 144Hz refresh rate.
Because when Sidra Amin lofts one over cover or Orla Prendergast punches the air after a match-defining six, you want more than just a screen. You want presence.
Snack-worthy moments deserve cinema-worthy setups
Cricket is no longer just a sport. It’s a social event.
The biryani gets plated before the toss. The popcorn’s already popping during the powerplay. And by the time the final over rolls around, someone’s yelling “Replay that!” usually while juggling a paper plate of paneer tikka and chutney.
Here’s where the setup matters:
- 144Hz and MEMC tech means zero motion blur so that outside edge to third man looks as crisp as the batter’s footwork.
- Dolby Vision IQ and Atmos transform your room into a mini stadium adjusting lighting and audio depth like you’re sitting at Clontarf Stadium.
- Hands-free voice control? Ask Google to rewind, replay, or raise the volume on greasy fingerprints on remotes.
Big victories don’t just happen on the field. They happen in how we celebrate them at home.
Two screen sizes. Two kinds of fans
Here’s the trade-off:
1. For the full stadium experience
Pick the Haier QLED 98S9QT (249cm)
Ideal if your living room doubles as a mini sports bar. With MEMC & 144Hz, DBX-TV audio, and Dolby Atmos, it’s designed for drama. The kind cricket naturally delivers.
2. For premium sound and compact elegance
Choose the M80F Series 85-inch Mini LED (215cm)
You get Sound by KEF’s 2.1 Channel Woofer, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and a refreshingly sleek solar-powered remote. It’s like wrapping Muttiah Muralitharan’s spin inside Rahul Dravid’s calm, it’s smart, sharp, and efficient.
We don’t just watch cricket. We live it
Every cricket fan knows: the story isn’t just in the final score. It’s in the third-wicket stand that stabilised the innings. The misfield that turned momentum. The wide ball under pressure that swung the game.
And to really see those stories unfold, you need more than just a screen. You need a lens into the emotion of the match.
That’s what the new generation of smart big-screen TVs from Haier gives you. The edge. The atmosphere. The memory, locked in 4K.
Cricket is evolving. So is the living room
One is about rising talent and fearless play.
The other is about immersive audio, ultra-smooth visuals, and screen sizes that make every moment snack-worthy.
Together? They’re redefining the fan experience.
So the next time Ireland pulls off a surprise win or your favourite player smashes a match-winning six, don’t just stream it. Live it. Feel it. Replay it in Dolby Vision, with snacks in hand and friends yelling at the screen.
Because the best games aren’t just played.
They’re rewatched. On a Haier big screen.