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England Survive Wobble to See Off Ireland But Have Sciver-Brunt Injury Concern
Group B: England, 119-6, beat Ireland, 118-9, by 4 wkts
TL;DR
- England beat Ireland by four wickets in the World Cup, chasing a target of 119.
- Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 48 but retired hurt due to a calf injury.
- Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast of Ireland took key early wickets and impressed with fielding.
- Heather Knight's partnership with Sciver-Brunt was crucial in steadying England's innings.
- Charlie Dean and Alice Tector finished the match for England.
- Ireland's Louise Little scored an unbeaten 26, her highest score for the team.
- Sri Lanka's earlier win against New Zealand has opened up Group B.