Having bowled Ireland out for just 105, England reached their target comfortably but there were some warning signs along the way for Heather Knight’s side as they lost six wickets in the process. England had been cruising towards the win, at 70 for one, but lost a number of quick wickets chasing down the low total, with Katherine Sciver-Brunt hitting the winning runs. But despite an impressive start, Ireland lost steady wickets in the middle of the innings, including a double-wicket maiden for Sophie Ecclestone, who was also one of the big-name picks in the WPL auction. In reply, England started as they finished the first match against the West Indies, looking for the boundaries rather than being content just to rotate the strike, despite Ireland’s low total. The wicket brought Capsey to the crease and, along with Danni Wyatt (16), she powered England into a dominant position with a 66-run partnership, but then the wickets started to fall.

Source: The Herald February 14, 2023 00:01 UTC