Rebecca Stokell scores two separate fifties in first ODI against England

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Rebecca Stokell scores two separate fifties in first ODI against England
Summary

Ireland batter Rebecca Stokell reached a half-century twice during the first One Day International against England in Leicester. Her initial progress to 50 was negated when scorers reclassified the runs as leg-byes. Shortly thereafter, officials incorrectly ruled the batter out before correcting the decision. Stokell remained at the crease to continue her innings, eventually securing a legitimate half-century for the second time in the match. The series opener continues at the Leicester venue as Ireland faces England in the ongoing international format.

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  • Rebecca Stokell reached 50 runs twice during the first ODI in Leicester.
  • The first milestone was overturned after runs were reclassified as leg-byes.
  • Umpires incorrectly dismissed the batter before realizing the error.
  • Stokell successfully reached 50 again later in the same innings.
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  • 3:40 PMBBC Sport'Quite the rollercoaster' - Stokell reaches fifty...twice
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Rebecca Stokell finds a unique way of reaching her half-century as the Ireland batter gets to 50, only to see the runs changed to leg-byes, before wrongly being given out, before reaching 50 again in the first One Day International against England in Leicester.

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