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England achieves record ODI chase to defeat Ireland in series opener
Maia Bouchier's century led England to its highest women's ODI run chase, beating Ireland by six wickets in Leicester.
The short version
- England chased down 282 runs to beat Ireland by six wickets in the first women's one-day international at Leicester.
- Maia Bouchier scored 104 off 95 deliveries and paired with Sophia Dunkley for an opening partnership of 143 runs.
- Ireland posted 281-5 behind half-centuries from Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, and Rebecca Stokell.
- The three-match series moves to Derby for the second fixture on Thursday.
Key facts
- England reached 283-4 in 38.1 overs, successfully completing the team's highest run chase in women's ODI history.[BBC News]
- Opener Maia Bouchier scored 104 runs from 95 balls, while Sophia Dunkley contributed 73 runs off 61 balls in a 143-run opening stand.[BBC News]
- Ireland set a target of 282 after finishing on 281-5, led by Gaby Lewis (69), Amy Hunter (62), and an unbeaten 54 from Rebecca Stokell.[BBC News]
- Alice Capsey scored an unbeaten 41 and Freya Kemp added 36 not out from 22 balls to secure the victory with 11.5 overs remaining.[BBC News]
- England took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the next match scheduled for Thursday in Derby.[BBC News]
Sources
- Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chaseBBC News - Top Stories