In a commanding performance, Sophia Dunkley led England to a decisive 114-run victory over Ireland in the third and final ODI at New Road, Worcester. Dunkley scored a brilliant 119 off 119 balls, propelling England to a total of 291 before Ireland was bowled out for 177 in just 44.2 overs, thus securing a 3-0 clean sweep in the series.

Dunkley’s innings included a strong opening partnership of 73 runs with Maia Bouchier, who contributed 39 runs. However, England faced a late collapse, losing their last six wickets for just 31 runs. Despite this, Dunkley’s stellar performance set the foundation for a solid total.

Key highlights from the match include:

• Jodi Grewcock scored 35, while Alice Capsey was run out for 10.
• Freya Kemp added 23 before the collapse began, and Dani Gibson finished with an ODI-best 41.
• Cara Murray was the standout bowler for Ireland, taking 4 wickets for 56 runs.

Ireland struggled in their chase, with Amy Hunter top-scoring at 39. The team's run rate never exceeded 100, and they faced significant pressure from England's bowlers, notably Mady Villiers and Lauren Filer, each claiming 3 wickets.

This match concluded England's international summer, with their next fixtures scheduled for the Champions Trophy in February. The series allowed England to experiment with new players, filling gaps left by rested stars like Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone. Dunkley’s performance, alongside Bouchier's, has provided valuable insights into potential solutions for the team’s future selections, particularly in light of Tammy Beaumont’s retirement.