England vs Ireland, Super 12, Group-1, Highlights: Rain played a spoilsport in the Super 12 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup, between England and Ireland, as the latter snatched a win by 5 run due to the DLS method. Put to bat first, Ireland were bowled out at 157 with Mark Wood and Liam Livingstone scalping three wickets while Sam Curran taking two wickets for England. For Ireland, Andrew Balbirnie played a knock of 62 runs to take his team to a good score. Later, England faced a fall of wickets at regular intervals regular intervals, in the chase of 158 runs. After Joshua Little dismissed Jos Buttler and Alex Hales, Fionn Hand scalped the wicket of Ben Stokes. Dawid Malan and Harry Brooks were also sent back to the dugout. England were at 105/5 in 14.3 overs, when the rain interrupted the game and Ireland won the match by 5 runs due to the DLS method. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Highlights from the T20 World Cup Super-12 match between England and Ireland straight from Melbourne Cricket Ground:
ENG vs IRE, T20 WC Super-12 Match Live
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That concludes the proceedings from this game. The result was a bit harsh for the English side as they could have chased the score. However, it was indeed a deserving performance from the Men in Green as well. We have another game lined-up as New Zealand and Afghanistan get ready to lock horns. The toss has been delayed for that game, you can swith tabs and enjoy the coverage of that game. Cheers!
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Andy Balbirnie, the Irish skipper is the Player of the Match for his knock of 62(47). He says that they were disappointed with their batting effort towards the end. Shares that he had said to the team that they need to create chances and take every one of those. Also shares that it was tough initially against the express pace of England. Adds that it was a competitive total which became a winning total eventually. Shares that it is amazing and emotional to play at the MCG in front of friends and family and also to win against one of the tournament favourites. Feels that they need to take this momentum to their next game against Afghanistan. He hopes that they can improve their fielding as they progress in this tournament.
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Jos Buttler, the skipper of England says that it's a bit disappointing and they weren't consistent at the start. Adds that they were good in the second half with the ball, they bowled well but the result didn't go their way. Finishes by saying that bowling first was a good decision but it didn't go their way and they will be under some pressure against Australia and they need to play as a group and come out on top.
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Time for the Presentation.
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Ireland bowlers bowled with lot of penetration and it was Josh Little who started off with a bang getting rid of both English openers. There was good help for the seamers thoughout and Irish stick to their plans and did not let England get off the hook at any point in this game. In the end, rain gods also seemed to be pleased by their effort and made a bit of contribution to this fantastic and important win for Ireland.
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Earlier in the day, Ireland got off to a very good start after England sent them into bat. They were looking set for a huge total till the 12th over but a mini collapse meant they had to settle for a smaller total. Wood was the pick of the bowlers for England and bowled with great fire baging three wickets on the way. Ireland still had a decent total at the end of the first half and then made a match out of it by picking wickets at regular intervals with the ball. England were three down inside the powerplay in their pursuit of 158. Dawid Malan and Harry Brook stitched together a decent stand but both departed after getting starts and that put England in more trouble. Moeen Ali though, was looking good in the middle before rain came to spoil the party and it is Ireland who have notched up a famous victory here.
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It's all over folks! Ireland win by 5 runs via DLS method! Handshakes all around and England players looks visibly disappointed. England have only themselves to blame here, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and have to say, the Irish were the more disciplined and were the more hungrier side and have now scripted yet another famous win. The Irish fans in the stands are delighted and England have again been hunted down by the Ireland on the big stage after that famous win 11 years ago in the 2011 World Cup.
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Oh, it has started to rain here at the 'G'! England are 5 behind the DLS par score and the players are going off the field now. It's been a thrilling game so far but it is raining quite heavily now! The covers are on and these are anxious moments for England and their fans. Nasser Hussain, the on-air commentator says that they have 10 mintues to start the game, otherwise we will be done with this game and Ireland will bag those two crucial points against their more fancied neighbours. Remember, the cut-off time to start the game is 1.26 pm IST (7.56 am GMT).
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14.34Gareth Delany to Moeen Ali
FOUR! Another one outside off, Moeen Ali lofts it over extra covers for a boundary. Excellent shot from Moeen Ali!
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14.22Gareth Delany to Moeen Ali
Bowls it outside off again, Moeen Ali slaps it towards point for a brace.
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14.16Gareth Delany to Moeen Ali
SIX! Up and over. Slightly shorter and just outside off, Moeen Ali lofts over long off for a maximum.
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13.61 lbBarry McCarthy to Moeen Ali
Leg bye! Sharp bounce by Barry McCarthy. Moeen Ali gets hit on the bicep and crosses over for a single.
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13.61 wdBarry McCarthy to Moeen Ali
WIDE! Barry McCarthy sprays this one down the leg side in his quest to follow the batter.
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13.54Barry McCarthy to Moeen Ali
FOUR! Smart batting by Moeen Ali! Slower and a bit short outside off, Moeen Ali makes room and thumps this one over mid off for a much-needed boundary.
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13.40Barry McCarthy to Moeen Ali
Bumper outside off, Moeen Ali sways away from the delivery and lets it go through to the keeper.
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13.31Barry McCarthy to Liam Livingstone
Full outside off, Liam Livingstone gets to the pitch of the ball and knocks it to mid off to open his account.
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13.20Barry McCarthy to Liam Livingstone
Short of a length delivery on off, Liam Livingstone gets an inside edge back onto his pads as he tried to work it on the off side.
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Liam Livingstone is the new batter.
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13.1WBarry McCarthy to Dawid Malan
OUT! CAUGHT! Malan's struggle comes to end. Short and outside off, Malan shuffles across looking to thump this towards the leg side. Gets a thick outside edge that flies to Fionn Hand at third man who takes a fine catch running to his right and keeping his eyes on the ball till the last moment. England are now 5 down.
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12.64Gareth Delany to Moeen Ali
FOUR! No, he can't! Moeen Ali finds the boundary! 72 needed now from 42 balls! Bowls it fuller on off. Ali drills it down the ground away from long on for a boundary.