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4th over: England 14-0 (Bouchier 9, Dunkley 2) An immaculate maiden from Kelly, some yes-no running from England.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n 3rd over: England 14-0 (Bouchier 9, Dunkley 3) I\u2019m deeply envious of the sunshine at Worcester, summer already feels as if it has slipped out of reach in Manchester. Prendergast throws down a couple of bouncers which Dunkley ducks and then takes on the body.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a005.45 EDT<\/p>\n 2nd over: England 10-0 (Bouchier 8, Dunkley 0) The retiring Kelly starts her final bowl for Ireland. Bouchier drives her gorgeously straight down the ground for four.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a005.38 EDT<\/p>\n 1st over: England 2-0 (Bouchier 1, Dunkley 0) Welsh Fire\u2019s Prendergast with the first over which is, a wide apart, on the money. Dunkley is given out lbw to a ball nipping in as Dunkley jackknifes back. But she appeals immediately and the replay shows an inside edge.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Here we go!<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Arlene Kelly retires<\/p>\n No Stokesian smoke signals, just a low-key announcement at the toss. Kelly, a New Zealander, came to Ireland to play for the Dragons, but qualified through her Irish passport to play for the national team and was picked by Ed Joyce who said overseas cricketers like Kelly would \u201craise the standard in the team.\u201d She\u2019s played 38 ODIs and 71 IT20s, with 135 international wickets and over 500 runs.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Ireland XI<\/p>\n Ireland XI: Gaby Lewis (capt), Alice Tector, Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney.<\/p>\n Two changes – Arlene Kelly and Lara McBride replace Jane Maguire and Georgina Dempsey.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a005.24 EDT<\/p>\n England XI<\/p>\n England XI: Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Jodi Gewcock, Alice Capsey (wk), Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (c), Mady Villiers, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Lauren Filer, Tilly Corteen-Coleman.<\/p>\n One change, Lauren Filer replaces Issy Wong, who grabbed five wickets in the last match. \u201cI can\u2019t imagine she\u2019ll be too happy,\u201d says Tash Farrant, \u201cbut I can see why they want to give Lauren Filer some rhythm.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Ireland win the toss and will bowl<\/p>\n Gaby Lewis wins a toss at last, and says she fancies a bowl because there is a bit of grass in the wicket. She also says that this will be Arlene Kelly\u2019s last international for Ireland.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Our woman on the ground (Raf) reports blazing sunshine at New Road: \u201cRichard Starkie from Noughtie Child says he is regretting not bringing his sun hat. (Written press are outdoors so very grateful for the weather!)\u201c<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Weather watch<\/p>\n The Met Office are optimistic: A rather cloudy start with outbreaks of rain moving northeastwards. Turning dry and brighter towards lunchtime, with plenty of sunshine developing for the afternoon. Breezy but feeling very warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 26 \u00b0C<\/p>\n