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Sophia Dunkley Century Seals England's ODI Clean Sweep Against Ireland

Sophia Dunkley's century led England to a dominant 114-run victory over Ireland in the third one-day international, completing a series clean sweep.

  • Sophia Dunkley scored 119, her highest one-day international score.
  • England defeated Ireland by 114 runs in the third ODI.
  • England completed a clean sweep of the ODI series against Ireland.

England secured a comprehensive series clean sweep against Ireland with a commanding 114-run victory in the third one-day international at Worcester. Opener Sophia Dunkley was the star of the match, hitting her highest one-day international score of 119.

Dunkley's century helped England post a total of 291 all out. Ireland, in reply, struggled to build momentum and were eventually bowled out with more than five overs remaining, falling well short of England's target.

Lauren Filer and Mady Villiers were particularly effective with the ball for England, each claiming three wickets. Tilly Corteen-Coleman also contributed with two wickets, as Ireland's tail offered little resistance.

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