England Women vs Ireland Women Live Commentary
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England Women vs Ireland Women Live Commentary
ENG-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI Live Commentary - Leicester (01 September 2026)
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England Women
163-1 (22.0)
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Play In Progress
England Women need 119 runs in 168 balls at 4.25 rpo
Ireland Women
281-5 (50.0)
IRE-W • 1st innings
281/5
ENG-W • 2nd innings
163/1
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Overs
W
6s
4s
21.1
1
Cara Murray to Jodi Grewcock
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
21.2
1
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
21.3
1
Cara Murray to Jodi Grewcock
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
21.4
2
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.
21.5
1
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.
21.6
0
Cara Murray to Jodi Grewcock
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Till Now Score: 163/1
(22 Overs)
J Grewcock
8(8)
M Bouchier
68(63)
C Murray
4-0-24-1
Over 22 ·163 Runs
1
1
1
2
1
0
20.1
0
Louise Little to Jodi Grewcock
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
20.2
4
Louise Little to Jodi Grewcock
Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.
20.3
1
Louise Little to Jodi Grewcock
1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.
20.4
2
Louise Little to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a couple.
20.5
2
Louise Little to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a couple.
20.6
4
Louise Little to Maia Bouchier
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
Till Now Score: 157/1
(21 Overs)
M Bouchier
64(60)
J Grewcock
6(5)
L Little
2-0-20-0
Over 21 ·157 Runs
0
4
1
2
2
4
19.1
0
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.
19.2
1
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.
19.3
0
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
19.4
W
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
OUT! Good return catch. No one’s help required.
19.5
0
Cara Murray to Jodi Grewcock
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
19.6
1
Cara Murray to Jodi Grewcock
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Till Now Score: 144/1
(20 Overs)
J Grewcock
1(2)
M Bouchier
56(57)
C Murray
3-0-18-1
Over 20 ·144 Runs
0
1
0
W
0
1
18.1
0
Louise Little to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.
18.2
0
Louise Little to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
18.3
2
Louise Little to Sophia Dunkley
2 runs, that is scooped over the fielder at fine leg for a couple.
18.4
0
Louise Little to Sophia Dunkley
No run, this is driven towards mid on.
18.5
1WD
Louise Little to Sophia Dunkley
Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
18.5
4
Louise Little to Sophia Dunkley
Four! That is delicately played. Scooped over the keeper for a boundary.
18.6
0
Louise Little to Sophia Dunkley
No run, sharp bouncer! The batter ducks.
Till Now Score: 142/0
(19 Overs)
S Dunkley
73(59)
M Bouchier
55(55)
L Little
1-0-7-0
Over 19 ·142 Runs
0
0
2
0
1WD
4
0
17.1
4
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
17.2
1
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
17.3
2
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
2 runs, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a couple of runs.
17.4
2
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
2 runs, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a couple of runs.
17.5
0
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
17.6
1
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is lofted away for a single.
Till Now Score: 135/0
(18 Overs)
S Dunkley
67(53)
M Bouchier
55(55)
C Murray
2-0-16-0
Over 18 ·135 Runs
4
1
2
2
0
1
16.1
0
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
16.2
4
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
Four! Confidence. Movement of the wrists comes into play as the ball is flicked away, off the front foot, through mid wicket.
16.3
2
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
16.4
1
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.
16.5
1WD
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
16.5
4
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through mid off. Finds the fence.
16.6
0
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Till Now Score: 125/0
(17 Overs)
S Dunkley
62(49)
M Bouchier
50(53)
K McCartney
4-0-33-0
Over 17 ·125 Runs
0
4
2
1
1WD
4
0
15.1
4
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.
15.2
0
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
No run, this is driven towards mid wicket.
15.3
0
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
15.4
0
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
15.5
1
Cara Murray to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
15.6
1
Cara Murray to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked away through square leg for a single.
Till Now Score: 113/0
(16 Overs)
M Bouchier
43(49)
S Dunkley
58(47)
C Murray
1-0-6-0
Over 16 ·113 Runs
4
0
0
0
1
1
14.1
2
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a couple of runs.
14.2
1
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
14.3
4
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
14.4
0
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
14.5
1
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
14.6
0
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Till Now Score: 107/0
(15 Overs)
M Bouchier
42(48)
S Dunkley
53(42)
K McCartney
3-0-21-0
Over 15 ·107 Runs
2
1
4
0
1
0
13.1
1
Arlene Kelly to Maia Bouchier
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
13.2
0
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
13.3
1
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
13.4
0
Arlene Kelly to Maia Bouchier
No run, the batter cuts that really late.
13.5
1
Arlene Kelly to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
13.6
0
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Till Now Score: 99/0
(14 Overs)
S Dunkley
48(39)
M Bouchier
39(45)
A Kelly
3-0-16-0
Over 14 ·99 Runs
1
0
1
0
1
0
12.1
2
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a couple of runs.
12.2
2
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, the cover drive is played for a couple of runs.
12.3
0
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
3 Wides! The batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
12.3
0
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
2 Byes, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
12.4
1
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
12.5
0
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.
12.6
0
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Till Now Score: 96/0
(13 Overs)
S Dunkley
47(36)
M Bouchier
37(42)
K McCartney
2-0-13-0
Over 13 ·96 Runs
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
11.1
1
Arlene Kelly to Maia Bouchier
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
11.2
1
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
11.3
0
Arlene Kelly to Maia Bouchier
No run, this is driven towards mid on.
11.4
1
Arlene Kelly to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is driven straight down the ground for a single.
11.5
4
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
Four! No need to run for that. The batter stays in the crease and punches it through covers. Finds the fence.
11.6
2
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
2 runs, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a couple of runs.
Till Now Score: 86/0
(12 Overs)
S Dunkley
47(34)
M Bouchier
32(38)
A Kelly
2-0-13-0
Over 12 ·86 Runs
1
1
0
1
4
2
10.1
1
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
10.2
1
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
10.3
0
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
10.4
1
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
10.5
1
Kia McCartney to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
10.6
1
Kia McCartney to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Till Now Score: 77/0
(11 Overs)
M Bouchier
30(35)
S Dunkley
40(31)
K McCartney
1-0-5-0
Over 11 ·77 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
1
9.1
0
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
9.2
0
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
9.3
0
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.
9.4
0
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
9.5
0
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
9.6
4
Arlene Kelly to Sophia Dunkley
Four! The batter has cut that really late to get a boundary to point.
Till Now Score: 72/0
(10 Overs)
S Dunkley
38(29)
M Bouchier
27(31)
A Kelly
1-0-4-0
Over 10 ·72 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
4
8.1
1
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
8.2
4
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
Four! No need to run for that. The batter stays in the crease and punches it through point. Finds the fence.
8.3
0
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
8.4
0
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
8.5
0
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.
8.6
1
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Till Now Score: 68/0
(9 Overs)
S Dunkley
34(23)
M Bouchier
27(31)
O Prendergast
5-2-26-0
Over 9 ·68 Runs
1
4
0
0
0
1
7.1
2
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.
7.2
0
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
7.3
0
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
7.4
1
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked away through square leg for a single.
7.5
4
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
Four! That is a lovely off drive. Finds the gap and the fence.
7.6
4
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.
Till Now Score: 62/0
(8 Overs)
S Dunkley
29(18)
M Bouchier
26(30)
J Maguire
4-0-39-0
Over 8 ·62 Runs
2
0
0
1
4
4
6.1
0
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
6.2
1WD
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
6.2
4
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
6.3
1WD
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
Wide! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
6.3
4
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the covers and in the gap. A boundary.
6.4
1
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is defended off the back foot to the off side for a single.
6.5
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
6.6
1
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
1 run, this is worked away for a run.
Till Now Score: 51/0
(7 Overs)
M Bouchier
23(26)
S Dunkley
21(16)
O Prendergast
4-2-20-0
Over 7 ·51 Runs
0
1WD
4
1WD
4
1
0
1
5.1
0
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.
5.2
4
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at mid wicket. Bounces into the fence.
5.3
4
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
Four! That is in the gap. The batter punches this from the crease and exploits the area near point.
5.4
4
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
Four! No need to run for that. The batter stays in the crease and punches it through point. Finds the fence.
5.5
4
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the covers and in the gap. A boundary.
5.6
0
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Till Now Score: 39/0
(6 Overs)
M Bouchier
22(24)
S Dunkley
12(12)
J Maguire
3-0-28-0
Over 6 ·39 Runs
0
4
4
4
4
0
4.1
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
2 Leg byes. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
4.2
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
4.3
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
4.4
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
4.5
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
Leg bye, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
4.6
0
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is guided away nicely but cannot get it past the fielder.
Till Now Score: 23/0
(5 Overs)
S Dunkley
12(12)
M Bouchier
6(18)
O Prendergast
3-2-8-0
Over 5 ·23 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
3.1
0
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
3.2
0
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
3.3
1
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
3.4
0
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
3.5
1
Jane Maguire to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
3.6
4
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
Four! That is a lovely straight dive. Goes past the bowler down the ground and finds the fence.
Till Now Score: 20/0
(4 Overs)
S Dunkley
12(11)
M Bouchier
6(13)
J Maguire
2-0-12-0
Over 4 ·20 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
4
2.1
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
2.2
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
2.3
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
2.4
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
2.5
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
2.6
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Till Now Score: 14/0
(3 Overs)
M Bouchier
5(11)
S Dunkley
7(7)
O Prendergast
2-1-8-0
Over 3 ·14 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.1
2
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
2 runs, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a couple of runs.
1.2
0
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
1.3
0
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
1.4
4
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at square leg. Bounces into the fence.
1.5
0
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
1.6
0
Jane Maguire to Sophia Dunkley
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
Till Now Score: 14/0
(2 Overs)
S Dunkley
7(7)
M Bouchier
5(5)
J Maguire
1-0-6-0
Over 2 ·14 Runs
2
0
0
4
0
0
0.1
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
0.2
1WD
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
0.2
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
0.3
4
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
0.4
1
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
0.5
1
Orla Prendergast to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease. Gets a run.
0.6
1WD
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
Wide! This is down the off side and let through.
0.6
0
Orla Prendergast to Maia Bouchier
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Till Now Score: 8/0
(1 Overs)
M Bouchier
5(5)
S Dunkley
1(1)
O Prendergast
1-0-8-0
Over 1 ·8 Runs
0
1WD
0
4
1
1
1WD
0