After the first match went in favour of the hosts, England Women (ENG W) are once again ready to take on the challenge posed by Ireland Women (IRE W) as the second ODI of the ongoing series is set to take place on Thursday, September 03, at the County Ground in Derby.
England Women started off the series on a dominating note, chasing down a 284-run target with utmost ease against the visitors in Leicester. Coming into the contest in Derby, the Three Lionesses will now be looking to clinch the series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match tour. Charlie Dean will be asking her teammates to enter the field with the same rhythm as they did in the first ODI.
Ireland Women, on the other hand, did not enjoy a successful outing in the Leicester affair. They conceded the game by six wickets, although there were a few decent individual performances by skipper Gaby Lewis and bowler Cara Murray. At the end, however, nothing fell in place as they handed a 1-0 lead to the hosts in the three-match series.
ENG W vs IRE W: Match Details
| Match | England Women vs Ireland Women, 2nd ODI, England Women vs Ireland Women 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground, Derby |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Will be updated when available |
County Ground, Derby: Pitch Report
The County Ground in Derby is all in readiness to host the upcoming encounter between ENG W and IRE W. The last ten WODI fixtures at this venue have resulted in favour of the team opting to bat first. As a result, it becomes a no-brainer choice for the captain winning the toss on Thursday to ask the opposition to come out to bowl first.
ENG W vs IRE W: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Won by ENG W | 19 |
| Won by IRE W | 2 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First Meeting | December 5, 1998 (ENG W won) |
| Last Meeting | Septembr 01, 2026 (IRE W Won) |
ENG W vs IRE W: Predicted Playing 11s
England Women
Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Jodi Grewcock, Alice Capsey (WK), Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean (C), Mady Villiers, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Ireland Women
Gaby Lewis (C), Alice Tector, Amy Hunter (WK), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire, Kia McCartney
ENG W vs IRE W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier had been the star with the bat in England’s win in the series opener. Her magnificent century in Leicester helped the Englishwomen chase down a formidable total with utter comfort. The skilled opening batter will be banking on her abilities at the top to deliver the goods with the bat for her side in the upcoming encounter.
Probable Best Bowler: Cara Murray
While the Irishwomen had very little to cheer about themselves in the series opener, it was the spell of Cara Murray that stood as the best individual bowling performance. She picked up three out of the four English wickets that fell on Tuesday, showing that she can strike breakthroughs at will. Murray’s ten overs will be crucial for Ireland’s chances in the do-or-die contest.
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