England chase 282 to beat Ireland in series opener at Leicester
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
England completed their highest successful ODI run chase to defeat Ireland by six wickets in the first match of the three-game series at Leicester on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 282, Maia Bouchier scored 104 off 95 balls while Sophia Dunkley added 73 to guide the hosts to victory with 71 balls remaining. Ireland posted 281-5 after winning the toss, led by Gaby Lewis with 69 runs and Amy Hunter with 62. England were playing an experimental side with several key players rested for the series. Stand-in captain Charlie Dean took 2-44 in a match where England conceded 33 extras, including 20 wides. The teams meet again for the second ODI in Derby this Thursday.
- •England finished on 283-4 to exceed their previous record chase of 267 against Australia.
- •Maia Bouchier scored 104 runs to secure her second ODI century.
- •Ireland totaled 281-5 in their 50 overs with Gaby Lewis scoring 69.
- •Alice Capsey performed as wicketkeeper and contributed 41 not out.
- •The series continues in Derby on Thursday.
"England breezed to their highest successful ODI chase after an iffy fielding and bowling performance as an experimental side beat Ireland by six wickets in the series opener at Leicester.
"Highlights from Leicester as England completed their highest ODI run chase of 282 to take a 1-0 lead over Ireland in the three-match series.
Sources
External links- Sky Sports—Experimental England storm to highest ODI chase in win over Ireland
England breezed to their highest successful ODI chase after an iffy fielding and bowling performance as an experimental side beat Ireland by six wickets in the series opener at Leicester.
- Sky Sports—Highlights: Bouchier hits hundred as England complete highest ODI chase
Highlights from Leicester as England completed their highest ODI run chase of 282 to take a 1-0 lead over Ireland in the three-match series.
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