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Alice Capsey's Quickfire 51 Sets Up England's 4-wicket Win Over Ireland

Top-order batter Alice Capsey smashed a stunning 22-ball 51 to steer England to a four-wicket win over neighbours Ireland in their Women's T20 World Cup group match here on Monday. Capsey, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh during the Women's Premier League auctions on Monday, struck as many as 10 fours during her whirlwind knock that blew Ireland away and helped England notch up the win -- their second consecutive one -- with 34 balls to spare. Chasing a paltry 106 for a win, England were 69 for 1 at the end of powerplay overs with Capsey going strong with a flurry of boundaries after opener Sophia Dunkley (4) was out cheaply in the first over.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: England beat Ireland by 4 wickets for their second win

After bowling out Ireland for a meagre 105, England chased down the target in 14.2 overs with four wickets in hand. The quick chase also boosted their NRR to 2.497.Alice Capsey top-scored for England with a quick-fire 51 off 22 balls, which included a six and 10 fours.Capsey, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh during the Women's Premier League player auction on Monday, blew Ireland away and helped England notch up the win with 34 balls to spare.

Ireland vs England, Women's T20 World Cup, Live Score Updates: Ecclestone Shine As England Bowl Out Ireland For 105

IRE vs ENG, Women's T20 World Cup Match Live Updates:Three-wicket haul from Sophie Ecclestone helped England in bundling out Ireland for 105 in the Group B match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Monday at the Boland Park in Paarl. Opted to bat first, Ireland lost quick wickets as Ecclestone scalped three while Charlotte Dean took two. Apart from them, Laura Bell and Katherine Sciver Brunt took one wicket each. For Ireland, Gaby Lewis became the highest scorer with 36 runs as no other batter was able to cross the 20-run mark. Earlier, Ireland skipper Laura Delany won the toss and opted to bat against England. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Women's ODI Rankings: Harmanpreet Kaur Moves Upto Fifth Place After Clean Sweep Against England

Riding on her stupendous show against England, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday jumped four spots to reach the fifth spot in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings. She leads a bunch of India players who have made rapid gains in the rankings after the team's 3-0 sweep over England. Kaur smashed a match-winning 143 not out off 111 deliveries in the second match in Canterbury. Opener Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have also moved up in the latest update that considers performances in the last two matches of that series as well as the IWC series between the West Indies and New Zealand.

Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to fifth in ICC ODI rankings

She leads a bunch of India players who have made rapid gains in the rankings after the team's 3-0 sweep over England. Kaur smashed a match-winning 143 not out off 111 deliveries in the second match in Canterbury. Opener Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have also moved up in the latest update that considers performances in the last two matches of that series as well as the IWC series between the West Indies and New Zealand.

Viral: Day After Being Run Out At Non-Striker's End, Charlie Dean Did This

When Deepti Sharma ran England's Charlie Dean out at the non-striker's end for backing up too much, it caused an uproar, with several players and analysts bringing up the 'spirit of cricket' debate again. But the21-year-old bowling all-rounder herself seemed to take her dismissal in her stride, even though she was in tears as she walked off at Lord's. A day later, playing in the final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy, Dean left her teammates and opponents in splits as she saw the lighter side to the whole episode.

Monty Panesar Shares Old MS Dhoni Video, Tells Batters "This Is How You Back Up"

India Women defeated England Women in the third ODI to complete the 3-0 series sweep. Even with England nine wickets down, Charlie Dean almost took the hosts on the brink of victory. But, Deepti Sharma ran her out at the non-striker's end as she was backing up, to seal India's win. The 20-year-old was heartbroken as she walked away in tears after shaking hands with the Indian players. Though many cricketers argue that it is against the spirit of the game, it is totally legal as per the laws of the sport.

Watch: Jhulan Goswami Bowls Jaffa In Farewell ODI To Dismiss Kate Cross

The third and final ODI between India and England might have ended in a controversial end as all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran-out Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end after she was backing up too far ahead before the ball was about to be release. The debate regarding this mode of dismissal has gripped the cricket fraternity. However, it is important to not forget that this game was Jhulan Goswami's international cricket and she bid farewell in style. Team India registered a series sweep as they defeated England in the final ODI by 16 runs.

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Alice Capsey's Quickfire 51 Sets Up England's 4-wicket Win Over Ireland

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: England beat Ireland by 4 wickets for their second win

Ireland vs England, Women's T20 World Cup, Live Score Updates: Ecclestone Shine As England Bowl Out Ireland For 105

Women's ODI Rankings: Harmanpreet Kaur Moves Upto Fifth Place After Clean Sweep Against England

Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to fifth in ICC ODI rankings

Viral: Day After Being Run Out At Non-Striker's End, Charlie Dean Did This

Monty Panesar Shares Old MS Dhoni Video, Tells Batters "This Is How You Back Up"

Watch: Jhulan Goswami Bowls Jaffa In Farewell ODI To Dismiss Kate Cross