England beat Ireland by six wickets in first women’s cricket ODI – live reaction
England secured a six‑wicket victory over Ireland in the opening women’s One Day International, chasing the target with several overs remaining in Leicester. Opening batter Maia Bouchier contributed a rapid century, scoring 104 runs off 95 balls, propelling England past the Irish total. The win gave England a strong start to the series and boosting morale.