Ire 9-0published at 1 over
And to add insult to injury for England Gaby Lewis lofts the next ball away over mid-wicket for four.
An eventful first over.
Summary
England beat Ireland by four wickets despite late wobble
Capsey smashes fifty off 21 balls - joint-fastest in Women's T20 World Cup history
Ireland slump from 80-2 to 105 all out
Ecclestone takes superb 3-13 and fine catch to dismiss Little; Glenn claims 3-19
England have won both of their games so far and top Group 2
Ire 9-0published at 1 over
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Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialDropped at point by, of all people, Danni Wyatt. It was a tough, tough chance. She had to go to her right but she got there with both hands will be very disappointed to hold onto that.
It was at a good catching height.
Lewis dropped on fourpublished at 0.5 overs
In the air.. but dropped!!
Gaby Lewis cuts the ball towards Danni Wyatt at point but despite getting both hands to the ball she spills the catch!
Postpublished at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialLovely little shot, the ball was there to have a little push at. I don't think Lauren Bell will be too upset, it wasn't a bad ball but well put away by Gaby Lewis.
Ire 5-0published at 0.2 overs
Good start by Ireland.
Amy Hunter gets off the mark first ball with a push into the off-side, before Gaby Lewis opens the face and guides the ball down to deep third for four.
Great shot.
Postpublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Right, the anthems are done. Ireland openers Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis are out in the middle.
Lauren Bell will open the bowling for England.
And as the sun beams down on what looks another hot day in Paarl, we are ready to go...
Postpublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Ffion Wynne
BBC Sport in PaarlIt has been a very interesting morning here in South Africa.
We started the afternoon gathered around Alex Hartley's iPad watching the WPL auction in our local coffee shop, but now we've got to focus on the game - and it's a strange feeling, a World Cup fixture being the underwhelming cricket event of the day.
It's hard to gauge the England team's mood, of course they will say that they're thinking of nothing but the game ahead of them. But it's hard to imagine there are not distractions, given the highs of record-breaking amounts of money contrasted with the disappointment of going unsold that they'll have experienced this morning.
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Speaking of Sophie Ecclestone...
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone earn six-figure dealspublished at 12:53 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
You could forgive the England players for being a little distracted in the build-up to this game with the Women's Premier League auction which has been taking place throughout the morning.
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been signed by Mumbai Indians, who will be coached by former England captain Charlotte Edwards, for around £320,000
Sophie Ecclestone joins England head coach Jon Lewis at UP Warriorz for £180,000, while Gujarat Giants signed opener Sophia Dunkley.
India opener Smriti Mandhana joined Royal Challengers Bangalore for £340,000 in the biggest deal so far.
For all the latest deals check out our developing story here.
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Image source, BBC SportTMS is live!published at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
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England in front early onpublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
England lead the embryonic Group 2 table ahead of India on net run rate.
Ireland, who have yet to play in the tournament, are third ahead of Pakistan and West Indies.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe teamspublished at 12:43 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Ireland: Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (capt), Eimear Richardson, Louise Little, Mary Waldron (wk), Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire.
England: Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (capt), Amy Jones (wk), Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell.
Postpublished at 12:39 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
England captain Heather Knight: "Really pleased [with the first game]. We probably weren't quite 100% with the ball and in the field.
"But I've got full faith in our bowling attack with the way we've performed over the last 12 months and with the bat, it was just outstanding, real dominance and mentality to get the job done in a really positive and entertaining way.
"We could probably bowl a little bit tighter with the ball, we know that and our bowlers set really high standards for themselves. They know they weren't perfect the other day but I thought our spinners in the middle were brilliant."
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Ireland captain Laura Delany: "It looks like a really good wicket, we're itching to get out there. It's our first game and we can't wait to get out there with the bat.
"Our preparation has gone quite well, we had a couple of tough games but we've shown that if we stick to our processes then the outcome will take care of itself.
"Morale is definitely up, there is a really good buzz and energy around the group. We know today is going to be a big challenge so new wicket, new team, new opportunity."
Ireland win the toss and choose to batpublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Ireland captain Laura Delany wins the toss and decides to have a bat first.
Quotes from both captains coming right up...
Postpublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
Let's start with news of the toss...
Good afternoonpublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2023
England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start with an emphatic win over West Indies on Saturday - can they make it two out of two against Ireland?