England vs Ireland Match 20 T20 World Cup: In the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup between England vs Ireland at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Ireland defeated England by 5 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected match. Chasing a target of 158 runs, England were 105/5 in 14.3 overs, Team needed 53 runs in 27 balls to win. Moeen Ali 24*(12) with Liam livingstone 1*(2) are on the crease,
Then rain interrupted and England are 5 runs behind as per the Duckworth-Lewis rule. The par score is 110 according to the Duckworth-Lewis rule.
England vs Ireland: England won the toss and elected to bowl first
In a rain affected match England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to field first. After being invited to bat first Ireland star Batsman Paul Stirling give Ireland a Solid Start. He hit a four and a six to Mark wood and Chris Woods off their first ball of the spell. Paul Stirling looking good but unfortunately get out to Mark Wood. Stirling made 14 runs off 8 balls.
Ireland were 21-1. After that Ireland Batsman Balbirnie and Tucker play some attacking cricket both the batsman smash England’s bowlers all over the ground. The duo added 82 runs for the second Wicket.
The Partnership ended eventually when Adil Rashid run out Lorcan Tucker. Tucker Play a good knock of 34 runs off 27 balls.
Ireland were on 103/2 in 12 overs but After this, the remaining eight batsmen of the team returned to the pavilion after adding 55 runs. Captain Andrew Balbirnie scored the highest 62 runs and Ireland finish their innings on 157/10 in 19.2 overs.
Spinner Liam Livingstone and fast bowler Mark Wood were the successful bowlers for England. Both took three wickets each.
England Vs Ireland: Ireland Rule on Power
Chasing a target of 158 runs. England lost their Skipper Jos Buttler on duck. Ireland dominate the power play with the ball as they remove England three star Batsman Josh Buttler 0(2), Alex Hales 7(5) and Ben Stokes 6(8). Joshua Little remove Buttler and Hales while Fionn Hand remove Stokes. England are in deep trouble as they were on 29/3 in 5.1 overs.
Then David Malan and Harry Brook try to build a partnership for England both added 38 runs for the fourth Wicket but failed to get a momentum for England both the batsman struggle to make runs. They were beaten by the pace and swing of the Ireland bowlers. Both the batsman dismisses in a quick session. Harry Brook 18(21) dissmissed by George Dockrell and David Malan 35(37) dismissed by Barry McCarthy. England were on 105/5 in 14.3 overs with Moeen Ali 24*(12) and Liam livingstone 1*(2) are on the crease. Then rain started and after waiting some time rain did not stop and umpires decide to call off the game. England are 5 runs behind as per the Duckworth-Lewis rule. The par score is 110 according to the Duckworth-Lewis rule. Ireland beat England by 5 runs by DLS.
Captain Balbirnie saved Ireland
Captain Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed after scoring 62 off 47 balls and guide Ireland to post a decent total on the board. He hit five fours and two sixes. Balbirnie was caught by Liam Livingstone at the hands of Alex Hales. He also get the Player of the match Award.
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