England clinch ODI series with six-wicket win over Ireland as Issy Wong takes five wickets

England clinched the one‑day international series against Ireland with a six‑wicket victory at Derby on Thursday, finishing the chase with 27 overs to spare. Opening the bowling in place of the unavailable Lauren Bell, seamer Issy Wong delivered a career‑best performance, claiming five wickets for just 33 runs. Her early breakthrough came when she dismissed Ireland captain Gaby Lewis, uprooting the leg stump, and she continued to dismantle the lower‑middle order as the visitors attempted to accelerate.

Ireland were bowled out for 165, unable to recover from the early setbacks, while England’s batting line‑up chased the target comfortably, reaching the required total with ample time remaining. Wong’s decisive spell secured the series win for England, leaving the final scheduled match as a formality.