England delivered a stunning performance in the second women’s ODI against Ireland, securing a record-breaking victory by 275 runs. They dismantled the Irish lineup, dismissing them for just 45 runs in Belfast. This commanding win ensured England clinched the series 2-0 with one match still to play. The comprehensive triumph not only showcased England’s dominance but also highlighted their exceptional form in the series.
England Women Clinched a Dominating Victory:
Tammy Beaumont stole the spotlight with a stellar 150 off 139 balls, marking her 10th ODI century and leading England to a formidable total of 320/8. Beaumont, who hit 16 fours and a six, surpassed Nat Sciver-Brunt to become England’s leading centurion in women’s ODIs. Freya Kemp also made a notable contribution, scoring a brisk 65 from 47 balls. The pair combined for a crucial century partnership for the fourth wicket, solidifying England’s strong position in the match.
Ireland’s pursuit faltered as they were dismissed for just 45 in 16.5 overs. England’s stand-in captain, Kate Cross, made an early impact with figures of 3 for 8, including two wickets in the opening over. Lauren Filer supported with 3 for 10, while Freya Kemp (2 for 7) and Georgia Davis (2 for 19) completed the dismantling of the Irish batting line-up. Una Raymond-Hoey was the sole batter to reach double figures for Ireland, scoring 22.
Ireland Skipper Talked About the Game:
This victory sets a new record for England’s largest margin of victory in women’s ODIs, exceeding their previous best of 239 runs achieved against Denmark in 1993. The final match of the series is scheduled for Wednesday in Belfast, where England aims to secure a clean sweep. Following the ODI series, England will head to Dublin for two T20Is on September 14 and 15, continuing their tour with a focus on maintaining their strong performance.
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Ireland skipper Gaby Lewis said, “ Cricket is a sport of ups and downs, and today was definitely a down day. We are a very young squad, we’re learning on the go. We’ve got three bowlers under the age of 19, it’s very hard on them.”
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