Match Summary
- England: 291 all out (48.5 overs) – Dunkley 119 (119), Gibson 41 (41)
- Ireland: 177 all out (44.2 overs) – Hunter 39 (58), Filer 3-27, Villiers 3-27
- Result: England won by 114 runs; England win the series 3-0
Sophia Dunkley delivered a commanding performance at New Road in Worcester, scoring a run-a-ball 119 to anchor England’s total of 291 in the final one-day international against Ireland. Her second international century provided the foundation for a comprehensive 114-run victory, securing a clean sweep for Charlie Dean’s side as they wrapped up their international summer.
England appeared set for a record-breaking score when they reached 260-4, but the innings faltered in the final stages. The hosts lost their last six wickets for just 31 runs, finishing with seven balls remaining. Leg-spinner Cara Murray was the standout performer for the visitors, claiming 4-56 as Ireland’s bowling attack restricted England to only seven boundaries following Dunkley’s dismissal in the 36th over.
The innings featured several promising starts that failed to convert into substantial scores. Dunkley shared a 73-run opening partnership with Maia Bouchier, who contributed 39. Jodi Grewcock added 35 before falling to a caught-and-bowled, while Alice Capsey was dismissed for 10 after being run out backing up. Dani Gibson reached an ODI-best 41, and Freya Kemp scored 23, but the latter’s departure triggered the late-innings collapse.
In response, Ireland struggled to maintain the required run rate. Amy Hunter top-scored with 39, yet no batter managed a strike rate exceeding 100. The Irish chase faltered against disciplined bowling, with Mady Villiers and Lauren Filer each taking three wickets to bowl the visitors out for 177 in 44.2 overs.
This victory marks the conclusion of England’s home international schedule. Looking ahead, the team is set to compete in the Champions Trophy this February. While a multi-format series against the West Indies and three ODIs against Sri Lanka are included in the future schedule, specific dates for these fixtures have yet to be confirmed. The report also notes that who continued her fine run of form with 39, before Jodi Grewcock also wasted a good start as she was caught and bowled for 35 and Alice Capsey was unlucky to be r, dunkley added 73 for the first wicket with Maia Bouchier.
