Summary

  • Third ODI, Worcester

  • England win by 114 runs to seal 3-0 series clean sweep

  • Ireland 177 (44.2 overs): Hunter 39 (58); Filer 3-27, Villiers 3-33

  • England 291 (48.5 overs): Dunkley 119 (119); Murray 4-56

Have your say on England women this summer

  1. Farewellpublished at 17:25 BST 6 September

    Time for us to say farewell from Worcester.

    England have won the third and final ODI by 114 runs, sweeping the series 3-0 to end their international summer.

    Take a read of Ffion Wynne's report to find out how it all played out.

    We'll be back on Wednesday for the third men's Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston (11:00 BST).

    See you then!

    Media caption,

    Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland

  2. Postpublished at 17:22 BST 6 September

    England captain Charlie Dean: "The way the girls went about it was brilliant. It was a tricky surface to bat on at the start. We were also clinical with the ball. It was a really good day.

    "To bat first today and get a decent total on the board was good and Sophia Dunkley was phenomenal. We left a few runs out there to be honest. But to come back and start with how we did with the ball was brilliant.

    "The way the girls have gone about, they have shown real maturity. Now, we are just looking to extend that even further. It's really exciting times and looking forward to the future."

    On being captain: "I feel like every game, I am growing. The girls have been very supportive and credit to them for listening to what I've to say. Also the staff. A lot of work goes into planning and that makes my job easier."

  3. Postpublished at 17:20 BST 6 September

    Sophia Dunkley top-scored for England, making her highest international score of 119 off 119 balls.

    Here's the best shots from the England opener's second international century.

    Media caption,

    Superb Dunkley innings ended on 119 by Prendergast boundary catch

  4. Postpublished at 17:18 BST 6 September

    Ireland captain Gaby Lewis speaking at the post-match presentation: "Throughout this series we've shown real positives with the bat and ball, just in different games. I think we did really well with the ball today. Definitely positives to take from this series.

    "Every series against these top quality players they'll learn. A good build into the winter. These series are so valuable. Playing cricket is great, the more series we can have the better."

  5. Postpublished at 17:16 BST 6 September

    England's Sophia Dunkley, who has been named the player of the match, series and summer: "It was great to get the series win today. It was a little bit tricky and slow at the start.

    "Maia Bouchier was great at the other end. The longer you batter, the easier it got. It was nice to get through that period and then see us home.

    "It is important to be positive with the bat. If we can get on top at the start, we can continue playing that way."

    On her season: "It is just about staying the present. I am enjoying it. It's nice to be back at the top of the order in ODI cricket. I love opening in T20 cricket and also playing ODI cricket. It's a big summer with Ashes next year and it is one of my goals to stay at the top of the order."

  6. Postpublished at 17:12 BST 6 September

    Thea Brookes
    Former Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    While it's a disappointing end for Ireland, it's a good series win for England.

    A lot of players have been rested in this series but hundreds for Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley will give real confidence for that opening duo.

    Dani Gibson looked strong today which is very positive for England.

    They have looked really, really strong in the field where they have been fit and sharp.

    And Charlie Dean as a captain is one of the biggest positives to come out of it. She is a tremendous leader. She is an outstanding candidate to become England's next captain.

  7. Postpublished at 17:09 BST 6 September

    Nathan Johns
    Irish cricket journalist on BBC Test Match Special

    Arlene Kelly has been a good servant for Ireland cricket although an unexpected one.

    She only came over to play club cricket but they had a player availability crisis. So fresh off the boat, she played for Ireland. Four years later, she has amassed over a 100 caps and that was the end of her time with Ireland.

  8. Postpublished at 17:07 BST 6 September

    Arlene Kelly walks through a guard of honour formed by the players and staff of both sides.

    Meanwhile Lauren Filer finishes with figures of 3-27 from 8.2 overs having taken the final wicket of the match, while Mady Villiers has 3-33 from eight.

    Tilly Corteen-Coleman took two wickets, while Charlie Dean and Ryana MacDonald finished with one apiece.

    Amy Hunter's 39 from 58 balls was Ireland's high score.

  9. Postpublished at 17:02 BST 6 September

    Henry Moeran
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    It's a 3-0 series clean sweep to wrap up England's summer. It's been three comprehensive victories.

    They have been ruthless and impressive in this series.

  10. wicket

    England win by 114 runspublished at 44.2 overs
    Breaking

    McCartney b Filer 0 (Ire 177 all out)

    Bowled by the free hit delivery, then bowled for real.

    Lauren Filer sends down a delivery that's close to a beamer to Kia McCartney, resulting in a free hit.

    She bowls the tailender with that delivery, then wraps up the match with the following delivery.

    England win the match by 114 runs, having taken the last five Ireland wickets for 10 runs, and take the series 3-0.

  11. Ire 175-9published at 44 overs

    117 needed from 36 balls

    Kia McCartney is the final batter for Ireland.

    She defends the final two balls of the over.

  12. Postpublished at 16:58 BST 6 September

    Henry Moeran
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That's a lovely piece of bowling. It was full, it turned enough and it is a third wicket for Mady Villiers.

  13. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 43.4 overs

    McBride b Villiers 2 (Ire 175-9)

    Mady Villiers of England celebrates taking the wicket of Orla Prendergast of IrelandImage source, Getty Images

    Beaten all ends up!

    A full delivery from Mady Villiers with plenty of flight and dip beats the bat of Lara McBride and breaks the wicket.

    England are one away now.

  14. Ire 173-8published at 43 overs

    119 needed off 42 balls

    Lara McBride gets off the mark from her fourth ball, sending Lauren Filer's delivery down to deep third for a single.

    Ireland require 17 an over - easy, eh?

  15. Postpublished at 16:52 BST 6 September

    Nathan Johns
    Irish cricket journalist on BBC Test Match Special

    I think that was a bit of a silly option from Leah Paul because she has tried a shot she knows she could play but she wasn't thinking about it. There was a fine leg back.

  16. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 42.1 overs

    Paul b Filer 22 (Ire 171-8)

    Misses the ramp and cleaned-up.

    Leah Paul steps across the stumps to try and ramp Lauren Filer's delivery through fine leg, but misses the shot and the seamer's delivery breaks the exposed wicket.

    Out walks Lara McBride, with England needing two more wickets to sweep the series.

  17. Ire 171-7published at 42 overs

    121 needed off 48 balls

    Cara Murray comes out of the hutch and doesn't score off the final ball over the over.

  18. Postpublished at 16:49 BST 6 September

    Thea Brookes
    Former Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Really nice recognition from Maia Bouchier to give a tap on the back of Arlene Kelly and say congratulations on a good career.

  19. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 41.5 overs

    Kelly c MacDonald-Gay b Dean 2 (Ire 171-7)

    There ends Arlene Kelly's international career.

    She chips Charlie Dean's delivery, offering a simple catch for Ryana MacDonald-Gay at mid-off.

  20. Ire 168-6published at 41 overs

    124 needed off 54 balls

    Arlene Kelly gets off the mark from her third ball, cutting into the off side for a single.

    That sees the 32-year-old retain the strike.