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England women sweep ODI series 3-0 against Ireland

Overview

Ireland announced a 14-member women’s cricket squad, captained by Gaby Lewis, for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against England in September 2026. The squad included the return of Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector from injury, though the team lacked Aimee Maguire, Sarah Forbes, and Ava Canning.

The series, part of the 2025-2029 ICC Women’s Championship cycle, commenced on September 1 at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester. England, ranked second globally and captained by Charlie Dean, entered the first match as the favorite against tenth-ranked Ireland. England took a 1-0 lead following a six-wicket victory in the opening match, aided by a century from Maia Bouchier.

The second ODI took place on September 3 at the County Ground in Derby, with Ireland attempting to level the series by relying on batting contributions from Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, and Rebecca Stokell.

In the third and final ODI at Worcester, England secured a 3-0 series sweep with a 114-run victory. Sophia Dunkley scored 119 runs to lead England to a total of 291, supported by a 73-run opening partnership with Maia Bouchier. Although England suffered a late-innings collapse, losing their final six wickets for 31 runs, Ireland was bowled out for 177 in 44.2 overs. Cara Murray led the Irish bowling with figures of 4-56, while Amy Hunter top-scored for Ireland with 39 runs. The win concluded England’s international summer.

Entities

Ireland Women's Cricket Team · England women's cricket team · Gaby Lewis · Charlie Dean · Munster

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    England women sweep ODI series 3-0 against Ireland

    Sophia Dunkley's century propelled England to a 114-run win over Ireland in the third ODI, securing a 3-0 series sweep in Worcester.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    England Women face Ireland Women in second ODI at Derby

    England Women look to secure a 2-0 series lead against Ireland Women in the second ODI at Derby as part of the ICC Women's Championship.

  3. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    England Women face Ireland Women in ICC Women's Championship ODI

    England Women face Ireland Women in the first ODI of the ICC Women's Championship in Leicester, with the second-ranked hosts seeking to maintain their dominant historical record against Ireland.

  4. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ireland women's cricket squad announced for England ODI series

    Gaby Lewis will captain Ireland's 14-member women's cricket squad in a three-match ODI series against England this September.

Sources

4theloveofsport.co.uk · bbc.co.uk · crickettimes.com · dailydigest.ie · digitalnewsreport.com · femalecricket.com · haberaktuel.com · ilgiornaledellosport.net · independent.co.uk · latestly.com · sportsnewsireland.com · theguardian.com · theupsidedown.com

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