England skittled out India for just 80 in 16.2 overs, but were made to toil hard for each run during the chase. Despite an amazing fight put up by Indian bowlers, England won the match by four wickets and bagged the series 2-0 with a match to go.
All-rounder Nat Sciver Brunt slammed England women's fastest one-day international century on Thursday, helping England beat Sri Lanka in a highly one-sided third ODI on Thursday.
The batter scored 136 runs at a strike rate of 130.76, playing a crucial role in India's run to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. She was also the only Indian player to feature in ICC's 'Most Valuable Team' of the Women's T20 World Cup.
The trio of Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn and Charlie Dean were all on song, combining for eight wickets between them as Ireland suffered a batting collapse and stumbled from 80 for two to 105 all out.
England skipper Heather Knight believes T20 World Cup success in South Africa would be 'really special' for the team, which aspires for its first global trophy since ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017.
It came as little surprise when Gardner was chosen Player of the Series for her achievements in India, and she added to her joy by receiving the monthly ICC award.
England rested key players Nat Sciver, Amy Jones, and Sophie Ecclestone in Barbados before defending a total of 141 for 6 with ease against a struggling home bowling line-up.
Sciver, who was named Player of the Match for her innings of 90 that set the platform for England's 142-run victory, has moved up one place and is just one off her career-best second position attained in April this year.
The movement at the non-strikers end have been a trending topic of debate since the past few weeks, with Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma running out England's Charlie Dean due to her movement at non-strikers end sparking heavy debates about the matter