Wong stars as England thump Ireland to seal series
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 before England successfully chased the target.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for Issy Wong's international career and confirms England's dominance in the current series.
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 sealed 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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