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Ireland Pacer Rattles Ben Stokes’ Stumps With Terrific In-swinger In T20 World Cup Game. Watch | Cricket News
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Ireland Pacer Rattles Ben Stokes’ Stumps With Terrific In-swinger In T20 World Cup Game. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ireland's Fionn Hand after dismissing England's Ben Stokes.© AFPEngland had an unfortunate day at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday as they were stunned by Ireland by five runs (DLS method) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Chasing 158, England lost quick wickets early on but Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone anchored the innings before the rain played a spoilsport. Play could not resume as Ireland went home with a memorable win. Apart from the win, another thing which caught everyone's attention was Ireland pacer Fionn Hand's delivery to dismiss Ben Stokes.In first ball of the fifth over, England were two down with 28 runs on the board as Ben Stokes, who was batting on 6, was facing Fionn. Fionn's delivery zipped through the gap between the bat and pad of Stokes and hit the stumps. Stok...
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T20 World Cup: Moeen Ali Achieves Big Feat In T20Is Despite Loss Against Ireland | Cricket News
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T20 World Cup: Moeen Ali Achieves Big Feat In T20Is Despite Loss Against Ireland | Cricket News

[ad_1] England all-rounder Moeen Ali completed 1,000 runs in T20I cricket on Wednesday. The left-hand batting all-rounder achieved this landmark during his side's Group 1, Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup against Ireland at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the match, Moeen scored a quickfire 24* off 12 balls consisting of three fours and a six, which gave his side hope of chasing down the target of 158 set by Ireland before rain played spoilsport.Now, in 67 matches and 58 innings, Moeen has scored 1,019 runs at an average of 23.69. Seven half-centuries have been scored by this attacking all-rounder, with the best of 72*, and a strike rate of 147.25.Moeen is at the eighth spot in England's all-time T20I run-scorers. The top five run scorers for England in the shortest format are...
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T20 World Cup: “Will Try To Make Most Of Momentum…,”, Says Ireland Skipper Andrew Balbirnie After Win Over England | Cricket News
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T20 World Cup: “Will Try To Make Most Of Momentum…,”, Says Ireland Skipper Andrew Balbirnie After Win Over England | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following his side's 5-run win against England at the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie expressed disappointment with his side's batting and added that they will try to make the most of the momentum obtained through this win. Rain played spoilsport in England's already shaky chase, helping Ireland defeat the former champions by five runs as per Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the Group 1, Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday."We were slightly disappointed with the way we finished, we lost 7 wickets for not a lot and they took the momentum away from us. Our message was to just create chances and we know how this England team like to play, if we take every chance then we would be in with a shot. It was tough, th...
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T20 WC – “We Were Under Pressure”: England Skipper Jos Buttler After Team’s Debacle vs Ireland | Cricket News
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T20 WC – “We Were Under Pressure”: England Skipper Jos Buttler After Team’s Debacle vs Ireland | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following the team's five-run defeat against Ireland in the ongoing T20 World Cup, England skipper Jos Buttler said that their performance in the first 10 overs were "poor" and they allowed the Irish team to get away. Rain played spoilsport in England's already shaky chase, helping Ireland defeat the former champions by five runs as per Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the Group 1, Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday.With this win, Ireland has climbed to fourth position in points table with two points and one win in two matches. England sits at third position with two points and one win in two matches."Especially in the first 10 overs with the ball. I thought we were poor and allowed Ireland to get away. We were not consisten...
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Ireland Upstage England At A World Stage, Yet Again! | Cricket News
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Ireland Upstage England At A World Stage, Yet Again! | Cricket News

[ad_1] T20 World Cup: Ireland players celebrate the fall of an England wicket© AFPMelbourne:Ireland stunned England by five runs via Duckworth-Lewis method in the T20 World Cup after rain interrupted the match for the umpteenth time, here on Wednesday. Chasing 158, England were 105 for 5 in 14.3 overs when the heavens opened up again in the Super 12 match, which witnessed a delayed start due to wet outfield followed by rain. According to the Duckworth-Lewis method, England were found to be five runs short when the umpires decided to call off the game.David Malan made 35, while Moeen Ali was unbeaten on 24.For Ireland, Josh Little (2/16) picked up two wickets.Earlier, Ireland were bowled out for 157.Asked to bat, skipper Andy Balbirnie top-scored for with a 47-ball 62 while Lorcan Tucker ...
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Spectator Takes A Tumble In Stands While Trying To Catch Ireland Batter’s Six. Watch | Cricket News
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Spectator Takes A Tumble In Stands While Trying To Catch Ireland Batter’s Six. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] A fan who was sitting in the stands, took a tumble while trying to pouch the ball.© InstagramEngland skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bowl against Ireland in a T20 World Cup Group 1 clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie led the charge with a brilliant knock of 62, while Lorcan Tucker made a handy 34 off 27 deliveries. However, a hilarious incident took place in the 15th over when Balbirnie hit Sam Curran for a six over deep square leg. Incidentally, a fan who was sitting in the stands, took a tumble while trying to pouch the ball.Even the commentators couldn't control their laughter.Ireland managed to post a total of 157 after rain had interrupted the proceedings twice.The English are among the title favourites and heavily-fancied to be...
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T20 World Cup, England vs Ireland, Super 12, Group 1 Live Score Updates: One-Down Ireland Cross 50-Run Mark In 6th Over vs England | Cricket News
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T20 World Cup, England vs Ireland, Super 12, Group 1 Live Score Updates: One-Down Ireland Cross 50-Run Mark In 6th Over vs England | Cricket News

[ad_1] ENG vs IRE, T20 World Cup Super 12 Live: Jos Buttler and company eye for second consecutive win.© AFPEngland vs Ireland, Super 12, Group-1, Live Updates: Paul Stirling has been dismissed by Mark Wood. Andrew Balbirnie has been joined by Lorcan Tucker. Earlier, England skipper Jos Buttler has won the toss and opted to bowl first at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday. After beating Afghanistan in their campaign opener, England face Ireland in their second game of the Super-12 stage. England had defeated Afghanistan by 5 wickets in Perth. On the other hand, Ireland lost their opening game of the main event to Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in Hobart. England are placed at the second place in the table while Ireland are at the bottom spot. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Score Updates fr...
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“Expect A Really Tough Game”: Jos Buttler On Facing Ireland In T20 World Cup: | Cricket News
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“Expect A Really Tough Game”: Jos Buttler On Facing Ireland In T20 World Cup: | Cricket News

[ad_1] Captain Jos Buttler warned his strongly fancied England side on Tuesday they risk getting "hurt" if they underestimate Ireland at the Twenty20 World Cup. England launched their title charge by beating Afghanistan by five wickets in Perth on Saturday, with their bowling and fielding outstanding. Sam Curran was the star with an incredible 5-10 -- the first England bowler to take five wickets in a T20I. In contrast Ireland, who came through the preliminary round, were thrashed by nine wickets by Sri Lanka in Hobart.Despite the apparent gulf in class -- England are ranked world number two and Ireland 12 -- there will be no complacency with only the top two from the six-team group progressing to the semi-finals."We give them great respect, we expect a really tough game," Buttler said a...
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Kusal Mendis Powers Sri Lanka To Big Win Over Ireland at T20 World Cup | Cricket News
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Kusal Mendis Powers Sri Lanka To Big Win Over Ireland at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten half-century by Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket hammering of Ireland in their opening Super 12 match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. Asian champions Sri Lanka restricted Ireland, who qualified for the second round by knocking out two-time champions West Indies, to 128-8 in Hobart. Spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga took two wickets each after Ireland chose to bat first. Mendis then powered his side past their 129-run target with a second successive half-century, off 43 balls, hitting a six to win with five overs to spare.Mendis, a wicketkeeper-batsman, smashed five fours and three sixes in an unbeaten stand with Charith Asalanka, who made 31, to hand Sri Lanka two points with a good net run-rate."Really happy ...
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Ireland All-Rounder George Dockrell Plays Against Sri Lanka Despite Turning COVID Positive | Cricket News
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Ireland All-Rounder George Dockrell Plays Against Sri Lanka Despite Turning COVID Positive | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dockrell plays against Sri Lanka despite turning COVID positive© AFPThe ongoing T20 World Cup reported its first COVID-19 case as Ireland all-rounder George Dockrell has been identified as "potentially positive" for the virus ahead of their match against Sri Lanka, on Sunday. But despite being COVID positive, Dockrell took the field against Sri Lanka and made 14 off 16 balls. Dockrell has been identified as "potentially positive" for the virus, confirmed Cricket Ireland, adding that he is being managed in accordance with the guidelines of the ICC and national authorities.As per the current regulations, a positive test does not stop a player from playing in the ongoing T20 World Cup or training with his teammate.However, the positive player is required to travel separately on match...
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