In the second match of the ongoing three-match ODI series between England and Ireland, England defeated Ireland by 48 runs. England’s win can be attributed to the outstanding performances by Will Jack and SamHain with the bat, as well as Rehan Ahmed’s brilliant bowling. Despite a strong batting display by Ireland, they fell short of victory, allowing England to take a 1-0 lead in the series
Will Jack and Rehan Ahmed Shine as England Takes a 1-0 Series Lead.
Batting first, England posted a total of 334 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. The top scorer for England was Will Jack, who contributed 94 runs off 88 balls, narrowly missing a century by just 6 runs. During his innings, he struck 7 fours and 4 sixes. Debutant Sam Hain also impressed with a half-century, scoring 89 runs from 82 balls, including 8 fours. Ben Duckett added 48 runs in 49 balls, featuring 6 fours and a six.
Duckett and Jack forged a crucial partnership of 102 runs. George Dockrell was the most successful bowler for Ireland, claiming 3 wickets, while Craig Young took two wickets. Joshua Little, Mark Adair, and Barry McCarthy chipped in with one wicket each.
Ireland’s Inning:
In response, Ireland’s pursuit of the target was halted at 286 runs in 46.4 overs. George Dockrell emerged as the highest scorer for Ireland, contributing 53 runs off 54 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes. Barry McCarthy made 41 runs in 38 balls, including 4 fours and a six, while Craig Young remained unbeaten on 40 runs from 44 balls, featuring 2 fours and 2 sixes.
Harry Tector played a valuable inning, amassing 39 runs in 40 balls, including 5 fours. Rehan Ahmed was the standout performer with the ball for England, securing 4 wickets. George Scrimshaw claimed 3 wickets, while Matthew Potts took 2 wickets, and Brayden Carsey contributed with one wicket.
England’s Playing Eleven:
- Philip Salt (wk)
- Will Jack
- Zak Crawley (c)
- Ben Duckett
- Sam Hain
- Jamie Smith
- Brydon Carse
- Matthew Potts
- George Scrimshaw
- Rehan Ahmed
- Tom Hartley
Ireland’s Playing Eleven:
- Paul Stirling (captain)
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Campher
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (wk)
- George Dockrell
- Barry McCarthy
- Craig Young
- Joshua Little
- Andy McBrine
- Mark Adair
