Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
Sophia Dunkley struck a superb century to guide England to a 114-run victory over Ireland in the third one-day international at Worcester, completing a 3-0 series sweep for Charlie Dean's side. It was Dunkley's second international hundred and came after near-misses in the previous two matches, cementing her new opening partnership with Maia Bouchier as an emerging strength following Tammy Beaumont's retirement earlier this year.
Dunkley scored a run-a-ball 119 as England posted 291, though they lost their last six wickets for just 31 runs after reaching 260-4, with Cara Murray taking 4-56 for Ireland. In reply, Ireland were bowled out for 177, with Amy Hunter top-scoring on 39 and Mady Villiers and Lauren Filer each taking three wickets. The result concludes England's home summer, with their next confirmed fixtures being the Champions Trophy in February, alongside an unscheduled autumn series against West Indies and three ODIs against Sri Lanka.
- England beat Ireland by 114 runs to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep
- Sophia Dunkley hit 119 as England posted 291 at Worcester
- Dunkley-Bouchier opening pair emerging as options after Beaumont's retirement