Sophia Dunkley scores century as England sweeps ODI series against Ireland
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

England completed a 3-0 series sweep of Ireland with a 114-run victory in the third and final one-day international at Worcester on September 6. Sophia Dunkley anchored the England innings with 119 runs, her second international century, helping the side reach 291 before being bowled out in 48.5 overs. Ireland managed 177 in response, with Amy Hunter top-scoring for the visitors at 39. Despite a late collapse that saw England lose their final six wickets for 31 runs, the total proved insurmountable for the Irish lineup. Mady Villiers and Lauren Filer contributed three wickets each to dismantle the Ireland pursuit. The match marks the conclusion of England's international summer, with the team's next confirmed fixtures scheduled for the Champions Trophy in February.
- •Sophia Dunkley hit 119 runs off 119 balls at New Road.
- •England finished with 291 all out in 48.5 overs.
- •Cara Murray led the Ireland bowling attack with 4-56.
- •Ireland were bowled out for 177 in 44.2 overs.
- •Mady Villiers and Lauren Filer each claimed three wickets for England.
- 5:09 PMBBC Sport — Dunkley century helps England seal ODI series sweep over Ireland
- 4:15 PMBBC Sport — Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
"Sophia Dunkley's century helped secure England's comprehensive 114-run win in the third and final one-day international against Ireland at Worcester. The victory completes a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts, on a day that also saw Ireland's Arlene Kelly receive a guard of honour as she retired from international cricket.
"England secured a 3-0 sweep of Ireland as they won the third and final one-day international of the series by 114 runs in Worcester on Sunday.
"Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.
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External links- BBC SportSep 6, 2026, 5:09 PMDunkley century helps England seal ODI series sweep over Ireland
Sophia Dunkley's century helped secure England's comprehensive 114-run win in the third and final one-day international against Ireland at Worcester. The victory completes a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts, on a day that also saw Ireland's Arlene Kelly receive a guard of honour as she retired from international cricket.
- BBC SportSep 6, 2026, 4:15 PMDunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:08 PMDunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.
- Sky Sports—Dunkley hits ton as England clinch ODI series sweep of Ireland
England secured a 3-0 sweep of Ireland as they won the third and final one-day international of the series by 114 runs in Worcester on Sunday.
- Sky Sports—Brilliant Dunkley century inspires England to series whitewash
Highlights from the third ODI in the three match series between England and Ireland at Worcester.
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