England’s Alice Capsey made an impressive debut as wicketkeeper in the first ODI against Ireland, pulling off a spectacular one‑handed catch to dismiss Alice Tector. The catch helped England strike early in the match at Leicester.
England Women have named Charlie Dean as captain for their September one‑day international series against Ireland, while regular captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt and other senior players are being rested. The squad includes two uncapped players and several returning or emerging talents, giving them a chance to gain experience ahead of future selections.
England’s women’s cricket team secured a nine-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand at The Oval, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge scoring an unbeaten 89. The win maintains England’s perfect tournament record and advances them to the semifinals.
England beat Ireland by four wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup, but captain Nat Sciver-Brunt suffered a calf injury scare. Sciver-Brunt retired on 48 and left the field as a precaution due to tightness in her left calf. England now has two wins from two matches in the tournament.