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England seeks clean sweep against Ireland in final ODI of summer

England aims to complete a 3-0 whitewash against Ireland in the final women's ODI of their summer, with the series already secured and play set for 10:30am at New Road.

By The UK Pulse Editorial Team··1 min read·How we work
England's Issy Wong prepares for action against Ireland.

England's international summer concludes on this day with a third women's cricket one-day international against Ireland at New Road. The hosts have already secured the series and will attempt to complete a whitewash in the final match, with play scheduled to begin at 10:30am, weather permitting.

The season has delivered mixed results for England across multiple formats. The team won T20 series victories against both India and New Zealand, while their ODI series against New Zealand ended in a draw. However, the major tournaments proved less successful: England fell short in the World Cup final, losing to Australia, and suffered defeat in their first women's Test match at Lord's against India.

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Can England finish with a perfect record?

England has already wrapped up the ODI series against Ireland, with standout performances from Maia Bouchier and Issy Wong contributing to their dominance. A victory in this final match would provide a positive conclusion to an otherwise challenging summer, delivering a 3-0 series victory.

Conditions at New Road may play a significant role in proceedings, with rain potentially affecting play. The forecast will determine whether the match proceeds as scheduled or faces interruptions during the day.

This article was sourced from theguardian

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