England and Ireland begin a three-match ODI series at Leicester on 1 September before moving to Derby and Worcester. Charlie Dean will captain England in a changed squad.

The matches count in the Women’s Championship. England have three points from their opening series against New Zealand; Ireland have none after losing their three matches against West Indies.

Dean leads a changed England squad

The ECB has rested several established players and is managing the recovery of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Dean therefore leads an England side with unfamiliar combinations, but the series carries full Championship points.

The matches give England’s newer players opportunities in defined international roles: with the new ball, through the middle overs and in a chase.

Ireland seek their first points

Ireland lost all three Championship matches to West Indies, but they beat England in an ODI in 2024. That result is a useful reference for a side beginning this series without a point.

Ireland need their bowling to remain effective after the powerplay and their batting to keep wickets for the last ten overs. A win would put their first points on the table.

Series schedule and points

The series begins at Leicester on 1 September, then moves to Derby and Worcester, where the final ODI is on 6 September. A Championship win is worth two points, so six points are available across the three matches.