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England Women Sweep Ireland 3-0 After Dunkley’s 119

9/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

England women beat Ireland by 114 runs, sealing a 3-0 ODI series sweep at Worcester.
Sophia Dunkley scored 119 off 119 balls, her second ODI century and highest ODI score.
Ireland’s leg-spinner Cara Murray took 4 for 56, finishing as the series’ leading wicket-taker.
Arlene Kelly retired after this match, ending an international career of 110 caps for Ireland.

History

Historical Context

England’s women reclaimed the World Cup on 1 August 1993, beating New Zealand by 67 runs at Lord’s under captain Karen Smithies after a £90,000 rescue donation saved the tournament. The triumph ended Australia’s three-title streak and spurred the ECB to fund youth pathways, a programme that now yields stars such as 119-run scorer Sophia Dunkley and retiring all-rounder Arlene Kelly.

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Story summary

England women beat Ireland by 114 runs, sealing a 3-0 ODI series sweep at Worcester.
Sophia Dunkley scored 119 off 119 balls, her second ODI century and highest ODI score.
Ireland’s leg-spinner Cara Murray took 4 for 56, finishing as the series’ leading wicket-taker.
Arlene Kelly retired after this match, ending an international career of 110 caps for Ireland.

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