Maia Bouchier hits 104 as England chase 282 to beat Ireland
Maia Bouchier scored 104 as England produced a record ODI run chase to beat Ireland by six wickets.
Maia Bouchier scored 104 from 95 balls as England chased down Ireland's 281 for five to win by six wickets at Grace Road. The century included 11 boundaries and guided England to their highest successful ODI run chase.
Three Ireland batters scored fifties in the first innings. England lost four wickets but reached the target with 71 balls remaining.
Bouchier had missed selection for the T20 World Cup in June but remains central to England's ODI plans. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
CricHubb Take
Bouchier's return to form after missing the T20 World Cup shows England are building depth in their ODI batting, but the middle order still needs proven match-winners for tougher contests.