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The 20th match of the T20 World Cup was played between England and Ireland (ENG vs IRE) in Melbourne. Ireland won the rain-affected match by five runs on the basis of the Duckworth-Lewis rule. On Wednesday (26 October), England won the toss and elected to bowl first. Ireland scored 157 runs in 19.2 overs. In response, the England (ENG) team was playing 105 for five in 14.3 overs, when the rain came. England were left behind by five runs on the basis of the Duckworth-Lewis rule. Ireland (IRE) has made a second upset in this tournament. Earlier, he had knocked out two-time champions West Indies in the first round.The 20th match of the T20 World Cup was played between England and Ireland in Melbourne. Ireland won the rain-affected match by five runs on the basis of the Duckworth-Lewis rule. On Wednesday (26 October), England (ENG) won the toss and elected to bowl first. Ireland scored 157 runs in 19.2 overs. In response, the England (ENG) team was playing 105 for five in 14.3 overs, when the rain came. England were left behind by five runs on the basis of the Duckworth-Lewis rule. Ireland have made a second upset in this tournament. Earlier, he had knocked out two-time champions West Indies in the first round.
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Englands batsmen did not play in this match. Captain Jos Buttler (00) and Alex Hales (07) were dismissed. Joshua Little dismissed both. Fion Hand clean bowled Ben Stokes (06). Harry Brooke became the victim of George Dockrell after scoring 18 off 21 balls. David Malan was dismissed for 35 runs off 37 balls. Fion Hand took his catch off McCarthys ball. Moeen Ali remained unbeaten on 24 off 12 balls. Liam Livingstone remained unbeaten on one run off two balls.
AN HISTORIC WIN FOR IRELAND ?#T20WorldCup | #IREvENG pic.twitter.com/QvLpQYRpSL
— ICC (@ICC) October 26, 2022
Irelands team had once scored 103 runs for two wickets in 12 overs. 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 for Ireland. Andy Balbirnie was adjudged the player of the match in this match. Spinner Liam Livingstone and fast bowler Mark Wood did well for England. Both took three wickets each.
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Ireland (IRE) got the first blow in the form of Paul Stirling. He was caught by Mark Wood at the hands of Sam Curran. Sterling scored 14 runs in eight balls. After him, Lorcan Tucker returned to the pavilion. Tucker was run out after scoring 34 off 27 balls. He shared an 82-run partnership with Balbirnie for the second wicket. Harry Tactor was out on the score of 103. After facing two balls, he returned to the pavilion without opening the account. He was caught by Jos Buttler by Mark Wood. Captain Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed after scoring 62 off 47 balls. He hit five fours and two sixes. Balbirnie was caught by Liam Livingstone at the hands of Alex Hales. Livingstone then clean bowled George Dockrell (00 runs). Curtis Camper was dismissed for 17 runs off 11 balls. Mark Wood got him caught by Jos Buttler.
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