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Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0

Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0

Summary

England won the third and final one-day international cricket match against Ireland by 114 runs, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Sophia Dunkley scored 119 runs, helping England reach 291 before Ireland was bowled out for 177.

Key Facts

  • Sophia Dunkley scored 119 runs off 119 balls in the match at Worcester.
  • England scored 291 runs and Ireland scored 177 runs in their innings.
  • Ireland's best bowler was Cara Murray, who took 4 wickets for 56 runs.
  • England lost their last six wickets quickly after reaching 260 runs.
  • Maia Bouchier scored 39 runs and Jodi Grewcock scored 35 runs for England.
  • England's bowlers Mady Villiers and Lauren Filer took three wickets each.
  • Ireland struggled to score quickly, with no batter reaching a strike rate over 100.
  • The series is part of England’s international summer, with future matches planned in the Champions Trophy and other series later in the year.
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