England seal ODI sequence win over Eire after Issy Wong’s five-fer in six-wicket victory in Derby | Cricket Information
Issy Wong’s maiden worldwide five-wicket haul impressed England to a complete victory over Eire within the second ODI as they clinched the three-match sequence with a recreation to spare in Derby.
Wong (5-33) recorded career-best figures for England as her five-wicket haul helped bowl Eire out for 165 in 47 overs after the hosts inserted the vacationers on the toss.
Maia Bouchier (45 off 31) top-scored for England as they cruised to their victory goal of 166 with 27 overs to spare, Dani Gibson (36no off 22) sealing the emphatic victory with a six.
England’s victory secured an unassailable 2-0 sequence lead earlier than the the groups journey to Worcester for Sunday’s third and last ODI, stay on Sky Sports activities.
England clinch ODI sequence with recreation to spare
England inserted Eire after successful the toss and struck after simply 10 balls, with the razor-sharp Sophia Dunkley producing a direct hit to expire Alice Tector for 3 as she sauntered via for a single.
Wong claimed her first wicket within the tenth over, bowling captain Gaby Lewis as Eire slipped to 33-2 on the finish of the powerplay.
Mady Villiers had a hand in England’s subsequent two wickets, catching Orla Prendergast on the boundary off Freya Kemp earlier than bowling the supply that noticed Rebecca Stokell gap out to Gibson at cowl.
Amy Hunter led the Irish resistance with a gutsy 64 off 96 balls, sharing a 47-run partnership with Prendergast earlier than including 57 with Leah Paul for the fifth wicket.
However Wong ripped via Eire’s center order in a devastating spell as Paul, Louise Little and Cara Murray all fell inside 19 balls.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman mopped up the Irish tail with the wickets of Jane Maguire and Kia McCartney in the beginning and finish of the forty seventh over as Eire set England a modest goal of 166 for victory.
A 65-run opening stand between Bouchier and Dunkley laid the foundations for England’s chase earlier than a calamitous mix-up between the opened noticed Dunkley run out on 20 after hitting two fours and a six.
Jodi Grewcock maintained England’s momentum at No 3 earlier than Bouchier was caught off McCartney 5 runs wanting her half-century.
England fell to 85-3 when Alice Capsey departed for one after being trapped lbw by McCartney, however they continued to attain at will regardless of the loss.
A 47-run partnership between Freya Kemp and Gibson noticed them dwelling from 119-4 after Grewcock was dismissed, as England acquired the job finished with a staggering 162 balls to spare.
Dean lauds ‘phenomenal’ England
England captain Charlie Dean:
“To win the sport like that was phenomenal. To be scientific with the ball [than the first ODI] after which chase the rating down, it was good.”
Eire ‘struggled to construct partnerships’
Eire captain Gaby Lewis:
“It’s fairly disappointing. It was a trickier pitch to bat on this morning. Amy Hunter did properly to stay in however we struggled to construct partnerships and put the strain on.
“England had been extra correct and higher within the discipline. We struggled to take that little additional threat – however we did take 4 wickets.
“Hopefully we are able to bounce again within the final recreation. You possibly can’t get too down.”
Wong hails Dean in England’s media group
Participant of the Match, Issy Wong (5-33):
“I had an excellent chat with members of the workers and a very good chat with our media man Dean, who actually helped flip my mindset. So thanks, Dean!
“It’s about doing what the group wants from me. For the time being, I really feel like that’s hitting the stumps as a lot as potential.
“I’m utilizing my wobble seam to assist me do this.”
Farrant: Wong stored it easy
Sky Sports activities Cricket’s Tash Farrant:
“She alluded to me earlier than right now’s recreation that she was going to bowl the wobble seam ball to get a bit extra consistency.
“She hit the identical space each time, stored being easy. However you would not need her to lose that. The wobble ball is her inventory ball, however the one which swings away is the one to go.
“Wong’s consistency was essentially the most spectacular factor right now. I believe that is what she’ll be most happy about. England are searching for somebody who can again up Lauren Bell with the brand new ball.
“If Wong can proceed to be that constant, they will be a formidable pair going ahead.”
England vs Eire – ODI sequence outcomes and schedule
All video games stay on Sky Sports activities; all occasions UK and Eire
- First ODI (Leicester) – England win by six wickets
- Second ODI (Derby) – England win by six wickets
- Sunday September 6: Third ODI (Worcester) – 10.30am





