England secured a record 275-run win over Ireland as the hosts were bowled out for just 45 in the second ODI in Belfast yesterday.
Two days after England clinched the opening match, Tammy Beaumont put her side on the front foot again with a brilliant unbeaten 150 at the top of the order – her 10th ODI century.
Freya Kemp added 65 as Ireland were set a daunting target of 321 to win, and England’s bowlers then ripped through the home side to claim victory inside 17 overs, with stand-in captain Kate Cross and Lauren Filer both taking three wickets each.
The victory, England’s biggest women’s ODI win in terms of runs, saw them clinch the series with one match to play.
England fielded a largely second-string side in Belfast, with the majority of their T20 World Cup squad not involved.
But the visitors, who won the toss and elected to bat, were in the driving seat after Beaumont’s brilliant knock of 150 from 139 balls – which included 16 boundaries and one six – was supported by Kemp’s 65 off 47 deliveries.
Ireland were up against it, and England made a quickfire start, with Cross removing both home captain Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter in the opening over.
Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Una Raymond-Hoey (22), Jane and Aimee Maguire were all then removed as Ireland were bowled out for 45, their lowest ODI total ever.
The concluding match takes place in Stormont tomorrow.