England and Ireland begin three-match women's ODI cricket series in Leicester

England and Ireland are playing the first match of a three-game women's ODI cricket series at Leicester. The fixture is currently underway as part of a series scheduled throughout the week. England has opted to rest several key players for the series, including captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, spinner Sophie Ecclestone, and seamer Lauren Bell. Alice Capsey has been tasked with wicketkeeping duties for the match. Following this opening contest, the teams are scheduled to play the second ODI in Derby this Thursday at 1pm. The series concludes with the final match in Worcester on Sunday starting at 10.30am.