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

Kate Cross put on a show-stopping performance to guide England to victory in the first one-day international against Ireland. The fast bowler demolished the Irish batting lineup, taking an impressive six wickets for just 30 runs, while also contributing with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 38. Her heroics were enough to secure a four-wicket win for the visitors. Cross was the star of the show with her exceptional bowling display. She was in top form right from the start, causing all sorts of problems for the Irish batsmen. Cross consistently hit the right areas and extracted movement off the pitch, leaving the opposition struggling to deal with her deliveries. The England bowler made her presence felt early on, snatching the wicket of opener Rebecca Stokell in the very first over. She quickly followed it up with the dismissals of Gaby Lewis and captain Laura Delany, leaving Ireland reeling at 36-3. Cross continued to torment the Irish batsmen, picking up wickets at regular intervals and not allowing them to build any substantial partnerships. Cross achieved her career-best figures of 6-30, displaying great skill and control throughout her spell. Her accurate pace and ability to swing the ball proved to be a lethal combination, making life difficult for the Irish batsmen. Cross deservedly received praise from her teammates and the cricketing fraternity for her outstanding performance. In addition to her remarkable bowling, Cross also contributed with the bat. Coming in at number nine with England