England are in a strong position midway through this innings. with Sophia Dunkley leading the charge.

They've also got plenty of batting still to come, so just how big a total can they post here?

To find out, I'll hand you over to my colleague Mike Peter, who will guide you through the rest of the innings.

Lara McBride's final delivery is dispatched to the boundary by Sophia Dunkley.

11 runs from that over and Dunkley looks like she is going for a big score here.

Jodi Grewcock finally has her first boundary, arriving from the 26th ball she has faced today.

The England batter drives down the ground for four - beautifully timed.

Jodi Grewcock is looking to motor and takes the aerial route but she cannot quite find the placement.

Luckily for her, the ball drops just short of the fielder in the deep.

While Sophia Dunkley now has 71 from 77 balls, Jodi Grewcock is still searching for fluency and has 12 from 21 deliveries. She is yet to hit a boundary today.

11 runs from that over.

Sophia Dunkley finds the boundary a second time - this one through third.

The England batter moves to 68.

Henry Moeran
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

That's a really good shot from Sophia Dunkley. It wasn't that short and wide, but she reached the boundary at cover point.

Having reached her half-century, Sophia Dunkley seems eager to acclerate.

The England opener starts the 21st over in style, carving a boundary through deep point.

A pleasing sight on the board that, if you ask me. But respect that others might have a very different view on that total.

England finally get a boundary - their first in almost eight overs.

Sophia Dunkley punches it through mid-on and it runs away for four despite a valiant dive from the fielder there.

Rufus Bullough
CricViz analyst

Brilliant fifty from Sophia Dunkley, with an almost even split of runs on the off and leg-side, which typifies the changes made to her game in 2026. This year she is scoring 52% of runs on the offside, up from 32% three years ago.

50 for Dunkleypublished at 18.1 overs

18.1 overs

Eng 100-1

Sophia Dunkley reaches her half-century from 64 balls.

The England opener began with some flourish but has had to be patient as the innings has progressed.

100 is also up for England.

England almost get a much-needed boundary.

But it's a brilliant piece of fielding from Kia McCartney to cut Jodi Grewcock's shot near the rope.

Phil Long
BBC Test Match Special statistician

There were 12 fours during the first 11 overs, the last six overs have been without a boundary.

We are back under way after a lengthy stop for drinks.

Off-spinner Lara McBride is bowling her second over.

Thea Brookes
Former Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ireland clearly went in with a good positive mindset, choosing to bowl with the pitch a little green and a bit of moisture. Sometimes you have a plan and it doesn't come off.

Thea Brookes
Former Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

It's a great opportunity for Jodi Grewcock. She can show everyone what she's in the England squad for. She's had a really domestic season, but she hasn't yet shown what she's made of in England colours.

Three runs off Cara Murray's over.

Sophia Dunkley picks up a single and moves to 47 - three short of a well-crafted half-century.

But she will have to wait a little longer to reach there as it's time for drinks at New Road.

England are having to resort to running between the wickets to keep the scoreboard ticking.

They have not had a boundary since the 11th over.

Rufus Bullough
CricViz analyst

England in the powerplay this series: 72-0, 79-2, 61-0

Average: 106.00 - Run rate: 7.1