Maia Bouchier can be world beater for England as Ashes preparations continue, says Heather Knight

Former England captain Heather Knight hailed the aggression of openers Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley as the key to taking on Australia at next year's Ashes.

The duo combined for a defining opening stand of 143 to inspire England to their highest ever ODI chase in Tuesday's six-wicket win over Ireland.

Bouchier in particular starred as she fired 104 off 95 deliveries to notch her second ODI century as England reached 282 with 71 balls left.