England v Ireland: Issy Wong takes five wickets as hosts secure ODI series win
England's women's cricket team secured a series victory over Ireland after a dominant performance in the second ODI. Bowler Issy Wong took five wickets to help dismiss Ireland for 165, allowing England to chase the target comfortably.
Why it matters
This result highlights the growing competitiveness and depth of women's international cricket as England concludes their summer season.
Figure caption, England power to easy victory and claim series win over Ireland
Second ODI, The OurCoop County Ground, Derby
Ireland 165 (47 overs): Hunter 64 (96); Wong 5-33
England 166-4 (23 overs): Bouchier 45 (31); McCartney 2-45
England won by six wickets; lead series 2-0
England secured a comfortable series win as they hammered Ireland by six wickets in a one-sided encounter in the second one-day international at Derby.
Fast bowler Issy Wong took 5-33 - her first international five-wicket haul - as Ireland were dissmissed for 165 before England cruised to their target in 23 overs to take the series with a match to spare.
Though England made light work of the chase, they were guilty of throwing away their wickets.
Openers Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley, who starred in England's record-breaking chase in the opener at Leicester, started positively with a stand of 54 in seven overs.
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