The third ODI between England and Ireland concluded today at New Road in Worcester, wrapping up the three-match series. Let me take you through the complete result, scorecard, and how to follow the action if you missed it.
England vs Ireland: Today's Match Result
England put on a commanding performance to win the third ODI, completing a 3-0 clean sweep of the Ireland team .
The Final Scorecard
Here is how the final England vs Ireland scorecard looks for today's match.
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England Innings: 291 all out (48.5 overs)
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Top Scorer: Sophia Dunkley smashed 119 runs off 119 balls, her highest ODI score and her second career century .
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Key Contributions: Dani Gibson added a quick 41, while Jodi Grewcock chipped in with 35 to help steady the innings .
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Ireland Bowling: Cara Murray was the standout bowler for Ireland, taking 4 wickets for 56 runs .
Ireland Innings: 177 all out (44.2 overs)
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Top Scorer: Amy Hunter top-scored with 39 runs, but found little support from the rest of the lineup .
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England Bowling: The bowling attack was clinical. Lauren Filer and Mady Villiers were the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets each .
Result: England won by 114 runs . This victory secured a dominant series whitewash for the home side.
Match Summary: How the Game Unfolded?
Ireland won the toss and chose to bowl first . England's openers, Sophia Dunkley and Maia Bouchier, made a solid start. They put on 73 runs before Bouchier fell for 39 .
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Dunkley then dominated a 110-run partnership with Jodi Grewcock. She reached her century off exactly 100 balls . England looked set for a massive total at 260-4 in the 43rd over.
But then things fell apart. England lost their last six wickets for just 31 runs. Dani Gibson, who had played a quick knock of 41, was run out in the chaos . England were bowled out for 291 with seven balls unused.
Ireland's chase never really got going. They lost wickets at regular intervals. Amy Hunter top-scored with 39. Alice Tector added 29. But the required run rate kept climbing .
Ireland's collapse: The final five wickets fell for just 10 runs . Lauren Filer and Mady Villiers finished with three-wicket hauls. The victory also marked a bittersweet moment for Ireland's Arlene Kelly, who was playing her final international match .
Pre-Match Context: A Series of Changes
The series was played under the leadership of a stand-in captain. With regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt managing her fitness, Charlie Dean was given the responsibility of leading the team. This was a chance for a young and rotated England squad to gain valuable experience.
Team Squads for the Final ODI
Here are the full squads that took the field at New Road .
England XI: Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Jodi Grewcock, Alice Capsey (wk), Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (c), Mady Villiers, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Lauren Filer, Tilly Corteen-Coleman.
Ireland XI: Alice Tector, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney.
Where to Watch England vs Ireland?
For future matches, here is your guide on how to catch the action live.
In the UK & Ireland: The matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports, with streaming also available on NOW TV . You can also check the BBC for highlights and extensive match reports .
In the US & Canada: Fans can access the streaming on Prime Video with a Willow TV add-on subscription .
Quick Match Stats
| Team |
Score |
Overs |
Top Scorer |
Best Bowler |
| England |
291 all out |
48.5 |
Dunkley 119 |
Murray 4-56 |
| Ireland |
177 all out |
44.2 |
Hunter 39 |
Filer 3-27, Villiers 3-33 |