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Ireland vs England, 1st T20I Match Summary

IRE vs ENG, 2025 - T20 Summary

Ireland vs England Scorecard
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1st T20I, The Village, Malahide , Sep 17, 2025
Ireland Ireland
196/3 (20.0/20)
England England
197/6 (17.4/20)
England beat Ireland by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Phil Salt
    89(46)
IRE 196/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110824-harry-tector-playerprofile>Harry Tector</a>
Harry Tector
61 (36)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 169.44SR
<a href=/cricket/players/107540-lorcan-tucker-playerprofile>Lorcan Tucker</a>
Lorcan Tucker
55 (36)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 152.77SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Adil Rashid
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/1
R/W
Bowler
Liam Dawson
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/1
R/W
ENG 197/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111341-philip-salt-playerprofile>Phil Salt</a>
Phil Salt
89 (46)
  • 10x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 193.47SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile>Jos Buttler</a>
Jos Buttler
28 (10)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 280SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then, that brings the curtain down on this opening T20I of the three-match series, with England taking a 1-0 lead after an entertaining contest. Make sure to join us for the second T20I of the series on Friday (September 19th) from the same venue. The contest will get underway at 12:30 PM GMT, and we’ll be with you well in advance for all the pre-match build-up, expert analysis, and insights. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Phil Salt wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD for his blistering knock. Says that he enjoyed the knock, as it was a good wicket and was fun in the middle. Adds that they try to take it on, and when it works, it is entertaining. Shares that it was a good effort from Ireland, and there was help for the slower bowlers, but glad to get over the line. Tells that to start the series with a win was a great effort. Ends by sharing that the Irish team will come up with different plans in the next game, but they hope to continue the good run.
Jacob Bethell, the England skipper, is up for a chat. He expressed his delight after winning his first game as captain. He noted that after the first innings, his team thought they might have given away too many runs, but the successful chase proved that big totals can be comprehensively chased down at this venue. Bethell highlighted the strength of England's opening pair, Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, whose partnership average is around 55, giving his team a significant advantage. He praised the lovely atmosphere at the ground and looked forward to playing in front of a full house in the remaining matches.
Paul Stirling, the skipper of Ireland, is up for a chat. He says that they will take the positives and will look to show improvements in the upcoming games. Adds that the wicket was slow and they were happy with 196. Shares that it is tricky against the English batting, but they tried to get wickets the whole way through, and taking six wickets was a positive. Ends by saying that they have a big winter ahead of them, and he is proud of the way that the lads turned up.
Presentation time...
Matthew Humphreys is up for a chat. He says that there was a bit of spin on offer. Adds that they needed to be brave, but did not do it at times as England came hard at them. Shares that it is very difficult against world-class batters to contain, and trying to stay a step ahead is always challenging.  Mentions that the lads were amazing with the bat, which got them to an above-par score. Ends by adding that they will look to get back on track and do well on Friday.
Earlier, Ireland batted first and set a competitive target of 197. Paul Stirling and Ross Adair gave them a solid start, while attacking half-centuries from Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker helped them surpass the 190-run mark. For England, Luke Wood and Adil Rashid were the standout bowlers. England will be pleased with their dominant win, while Ireland will look to bounce back in the next match.
After posting an above-par total on the board, Ireland would have been confident heading into the field. However, their bowlers were taken to the cleaners early on. While they did manage to pull things back after the Powerplay and take regular wickets, the damage had already been done. Matthew Humphreys and Graham Hume each picked up two wickets, while Harry Tector and Gareth Delany added one apiece. Craig Young and Barry McCarthy bowled with discipline, hitting hard lengths and troubling the English batters, but England were simply too strong on the day.
England have successfully chased down a target of 197, defeating Ireland by four wickets with more than two overs to spare, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Opening with a fiery start, Jos Buttler and Phil Salt quickly put England on track, adding 74 runs inside the first five overs. Buttler was dismissed for 28, but key contributions from Bethell and Sam Curran kept the momentum going. However, it was Phil Salt who stole the show, smashing a blistering 89 off just 46 balls, including ten boundaries and four sixes. Despite losing six wickets along the way, England comfortably crossed the finish line, securing the win with ease.
Over 17.4 : 197/6
6 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 017.3
  • 417.4
J. Overton
4 (3)
W. Jacks
1 (1)
B. McCarthy
3.4-0-43-0
17.4
4
Barry McCarthy To Jamie Overton
FOUR! Jamie Overton hits the winning runs for England. Low full toss on the middle. Jamie Overton pumps it down to long-on. One bounce and over the ropes for a cracking boundary. England win by 4 wickets with more than two overs to spare.
17.3
0
Barry McCarthy To Jamie Overton
Banged in short, on off. Jamie Overton looks to hook but misses.
17.3
wd
Barry McCarthy To Jamie Overton
WIDE! The slower ball goes wrong. On a length and well outside the tramline. Jamie Overton lets it go. Wide given. Just 4 runs needed now.
17.2
0
Barry McCarthy To Jamie Overton
Back of a length, angling in on off. Jamie Overton defends from the crease.
17.1
1
Barry McCarthy To Will Jacks
Full-length delivery, around off. Will Jacks strokes it to deep cover point for one.
Jamie Overton walks in next.
Over 17 : 191/6
10 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 016.4
  • 416.5
  • W 16.6
T. Banton
11 (7)
W. Jacks
0 (0)
M. Humphreys
4-0-44-2
16.6
W
Matthew Humphreys To Tom Banton OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Matthew Humphreys has the last laugh! Tosses it full, on the middle and leg. Tom Banton shimmies down and looks to clear the infield but hits it straight to Curtis Campher at mid-on, who takes a sharp catch. England lose their sixth.
16.5
4
Matthew Humphreys To Tom Banton
FOUR! CHEEKY AND EFFECTIVE! Low full toss on the leg pole. Tom Banton brings out the reverse sweep again, and gets it toward the deep backward point region for another boundary.
16.4
0
Matthew Humphreys To Tom Banton
Flighted on the middle and leg. Tom Banton prods and defends it to backward point.
16.3
2
Matthew Humphreys To Tom Banton
Flighted full, around off. Banton advances and drives it to deep extra cover for a couple. Good stop by Gareth Delany toi save two in the deep.
16.2
4
Matthew Humphreys To Tom Banton
FOUR! AUDACIOUS! Floated full, around off. Tom Banton reverses it over the backward point fielder for a clever boundary.
16.1
0
Matthew Humphreys To Tom Banton
Tosses it on a length and spins away, around off. Tom Banton has a poke at it and misses.
Will Jacks walks in at number 7.
Over 16 : 181/5
14 Runs
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 615.1
  • 615.2
  • W 15.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • W 15.6
P. Salt
89 (46)
T. Banton
1 (1)
G. Hume
2-0-36-2
15.6
W
Graham Hume To Phil Salt OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Graham Hume gets the big fish! Full-length delivery, well outside off. Salt reaches for it and slices the drive to the deep backward point region. Ross Adair comes in from the ropes and takes a good catch. Two wickets in the over for Hume after starting the 16th over poorly. Salt departs for 89. England are five down.
15.5
0
Graham Hume To Phil Salt
Slower ball, on back of a length, and around off. Phil Salt shuffles across, swings for the fences, and does not connect.
15.4
1
Graham Hume To Tom Banton
Back of a length, angled into middle. Tom Banton tucks it past mid-wicket for a single.
Tom Banton walks in at number 6.
15.3
W
Graham Hume To Sam Curran OUT!
OUT! TAKEN IN THE DEEP! Graham Hume gets some reprieve! Pitched full, on the leg. Sam Curran whips it nicely but hits it straight to George Dockrell at the deep square leg boundary, who makes no mistake. A bright and breezy innings from Curran ends now. England are four down.
15.2
6
Graham Hume To Sam Curran
SIX MORE! Sam Curran is showing no mercy to Hume. Slower ball on a length and around off. Sam Curran shimmies down and carves it over the deep cover boundary for consecutive sixes.
15.1
6
Graham Hume To Sam Curran
SIX! BANG! Back of a length, on middle. Sam Curran picks it early and pulls it powerfully over the deep square leg fence for a thumping hit.
15.1
wd
Graham Hume To Sam Curran
WIDE! Slower bumper, angling across, and well over the batter. Sam Curran tries to play the upper-cut but misses. Wide given.
Full Commentary
17 OV
10 Runs
M. Humphreys to T. Banton
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 016.4
  • 416.5
  • W 16.6
16 OV
14 Runs
G. Hume to S. Curran T. Banton P. Salt
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 615.1
  • 615.2
  • W 15.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
12 Runs
M. Humphreys to P. Salt S. Curran
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 614.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
8 Runs
B. McCarthy to S. Curran P. Salt
  • 113.1
  • 213.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
G. Delany to P. Salt S. Curran
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
C. Young to S. Curran P. Salt
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
G. Delany to R. Ahmed S. Curran P. Salt
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • W 10.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 610.6
10 OV
13 Runs
C. Campher to R. Ahmed P. Salt
  • 09.1
  • 69.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
15 Runs
H. Tector to J. Bethell R. Ahmed
  • 48.1
  • 48.2
  • 68.3
  • W 8.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
11 Runs
C. Young to J. Bethell P. Salt
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 47.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
7 Runs
H. Tector to J. Bethell P. Salt
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 1 NB 6.4
  • 16.4
  • 1 WD 6.5
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
10 Runs
B. McCarthy to P. Salt J. Bethell
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
11 Runs
M. Humphreys to P. Salt J. Buttler J. Bethell
  • 44.1
  • 64.2
  • 14.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
11 Runs
C. Young to P. Salt J. Buttler
  • 43.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
22 Runs
G. Hume to J. Buttler
  • 42.1
  • 62.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
19 Runs
B. McCarthy to P. Salt J. Buttler
  • 01.1
  • 61.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 41.5
  • 1 WD 1.6
  • 61.6
1 OV
11 Runs
M. Humphreys to P. Salt J. Buttler
  • 00.1
  • 20.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue The Village, Malahide
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to field
  • Result England beat Ireland by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Phil Salt
  • Umpire Jonathan Kennedy (IRE), Mark Hawthorne (IRE) and Aidan Seaver (IRE)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 196/3 in 20.0 overs
  • G Dockrell dropped on 0 by R Ahmed on 19.6 overs
  • H Tector 10th T20I fifty: 55 runs in 35 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • H Tector 6th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 58 balls between H Tector (48) and L Tucker (46)
  • Ireland 150/2 in 16.5 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between H Tector (22) and L Tucker (22)
  • Referral 1 (12.5 ovs): L Tucker against ENG (LBW) Successful (IRE:2, ENG:2)
  • Ireland 101/2 in 11.2 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 55 off 37 balls between P Stirling (25) and R Adair (25)
  • Ireland 55/0 in 6.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 49/0
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between P Salt (22) and S Curran (27)
  • England 150/3 in 13.2 overs
  • England 100/1 in 7.3 overs
  • P Salt 6th T20 fifty: 50 runs in 20 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 84/1
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 18 balls between P Salt (24) and J Buttler (27)
  • England 52/0 in 2.6 overs
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