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Ireland v England: Kate Cross' 6-30 secures visitors' win in ODI opener

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Kate Cross takes career-best figures of 6-30 and 38 not out as England beat Ireland by four wickets in Belfast .

Hollie Armitage and Paige Scholfield top-scored with a run-a-ball 44.

Ireland were bowled out for 210 in 46.5 overs, squandering a solid position of 151 -3 with 20 overs remaining.

We have got to come back stronger. "There were positives, Orla was brilliant, but we need to make sure we take our opportunities and build partnerships with the bat once we get in." England captain and player of the match Kate Cross , speaking to Cricket Ireland : "I had a little bit more to think about with captaincy but it made me take responsibility with our five debutants. "We haven't had loads of time together but they did so well to rally around each other, it was a great effort.".

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