Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
Summary
England's women's cricket team won the first one-day international (ODI) match against Ireland by six wickets, successfully chasing a target of 282 runs. Maia Bouchier scored 104 runs, leading England to their highest-ever ODI chase in women's cricket.Key Facts
- England beat Ireland by six wickets in the first ODI at Leicester.
- Ireland scored 281 runs for 5 wickets in 50 overs.
- England reached 283 runs in 38.1 overs to win the match.
- Maia Bouchier scored 104 runs off 95 balls for England.
- Sophia Dunkley scored 73 runs and added 143 runs in partnership with Bouchier for the first wicket.
- Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp scored 41 and 36 runs quickly to finish the game.
- Ireland had half-centuries from their captain Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, and Rebecca Stokell.
- England missed some key players but showed strong new talent as part of team changes after retirements and injuries.
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