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Maia Bouchier Century Powers England to ODI Win Over Ireland
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THE BRIEF
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England chased down Ireland's total of 281/5 in 38.1 overs to win by six wickets at Grace Road, Leicester, marking their highest successful ODI run-chase.
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Opener Maia Bouchier scored 104 off 95 balls, including 11 fours, while Sophia Dunkley contributed 73 off 61 deliveries to anchor the successful pursuit.
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Ireland's innings featured a 136-run partnership between Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis, but the team's late-innings surge was insufficient to defend the target against England's aggressive batting.