Maia Bouchier century leads England to record ODI chase against Ireland
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
England successfully chased a target of 282 to defeat Ireland by six wickets in the first one-day international at Leicester on Tuesday. Opener Maia Bouchier hit 104 off 95 balls, anchoring a chase that saw England reach the required total with 11.5 overs to spare. Sophia Dunkley added 73, and the pair built a 143-run opening partnership to set the tone for the match. Ireland had previously posted 281-5, supported by half-centuries from Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, and Rebecca Stokell, but the bowlers struggled to contain the English response on a flat pitch. This win gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, which moves to Derby on Thursday. The squad is currently undergoing a transitional period following the retirements of Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont.
- •England chased 282 with six wickets and 71 balls remaining.
- •Maia Bouchier scored 104, while Sophia Dunkley contributed 73.
- •Ireland reached 281-5 behind half-centuries from Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, and Rebecca Stokell.
- •England leads the three-match series 1-0 heading into the second game on Thursday.
- 7:01 PMBBC Sport — Bouchier stars as England thrash Ireland in record-breaking win
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
- 6:53 PMBBC Sport — 'Magnificent innings' - Bouchier finds her form in England victory
- 6:42 PMThe Guardian Sport — Maia Bouchier powers England to record ODI run chase against Ireland
- 6:39 PMBBC Sport — Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
"Ireland: 281-5; England: 283-4 Bouchier hits 104; three 50s by Ireland batters A century from Maia Bouchier led England to a record one-day international run chase against Ireland at Leicester on Tuesday, as they reached their target of 282 with six wickets and 71 balls to spare. Bouchier missed out on selection for the T20 World Cup in June but remains a key part of England’s ODI plans, as they look to build a new team in the wake of the retirements of Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont. Continue reading...
"Maia Bouchier hits 104 to help England produce a record run chase, as they successfully chase down 282 against Ireland at Grace Road, sealing a six-wicket win in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
"Maia Bouchier hits 104 off 95 balls, in an innings that included 11 boundaries, to guide England to a record-breaking victory against Ireland at Grace Road in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
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External links- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 7:01 PMBouchier stars as England thrash Ireland in record-breaking win
Maia Bouchier hits 104 to help England produce a record run chase, as they successfully chase down 282 against Ireland at Grace Road, sealing a six-wicket win in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 6:58 PMSuperb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener.
- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 6:53 PM'Magnificent innings' - Bouchier finds her form in England victory
Maia Bouchier hits 104 off 95 balls, in an innings that included 11 boundaries, to guide England to a record-breaking victory against Ireland at Grace Road in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
- The Guardian SportSep 1, 2026, 6:42 PMMaia Bouchier powers England to record ODI run chase against Ireland
Ireland: 281-5; England: 283-4 Bouchier hits 104; three 50s by Ireland batters A century from Maia Bouchier led England to a record one-day international run chase against Ireland at Leicester on Tuesday, as they reached their target of 282 with six wickets and 71 balls to spare. Bouchier missed out on selection for the T20 World Cup in June but remains a key part of England’s ODI plans, as they look to build a new team in the wake of the retirements of Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont. Continue reading...
- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 6:39 PMSuperb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener.
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