England Women defeated Ireland Women by six wickets in the second one-day international in Derby on Thursday, securing a 2-0 series victory, according to Cricinfo.
Issy Wong was the standout performer with the ball, taking five wickets to help restrict Ireland's scoring, as reported by BBC and Cricinfo. The win followed England's earlier success in the opening match of the series, giving the hosts an unassailable lead.
Maia Bouchier also played a key role in the chase, according to Cricinfo, helping England reach their target with ease. The Guardian's live coverage confirmed the six-wicket margin of victory, with England completing the job comfortably in the field and with the bat.
The match took place at the County Ground in Derby, a venue that has hosted several England women's fixtures in recent seasons. Ireland, who showed fight in patches, were unable to post a total large enough to challenge England's batting lineup.
Sky Sports and ESPN also carried reports on the match, with ESPN's match report noting the clinical nature of England's performance. The series win adds to England's momentum in the 50-over format as they continue their preparations for upcoming international commitments.
England's bowling attack, led by Wong's five-for, set up the victory by keeping Ireland's batters under pressure throughout the innings. The hosts then made light work of the chase, finishing the job with wickets to spare.
With the series now decided, both teams will turn their attention to their next assignments. England will look to build on this winning form, while Ireland will aim to regroup and address the areas that proved costly in this series.
