Adil Rashid returned the second-best figures by an England spinner in a one-day international as the hosts romped to a seven-wicket win in their series opener against Ireland at Bristol today. Leg-spinner Rashid took five for 27 as Ireland, in their long-awaited first ODI against England in England, collapsed to 126 all out after visiting captain William Porterfield won the toss. Porterfield said Thursday that teenage leg-spinner Rashid Khan had been the difference in their defeats by Afghanistan. Fellow leg-spinner Rashid caused Ireland fresh embarrassment as several batsmen played poor shots against the Yorkshireman. When Gary Wilson was lbw to Rashid, Ireland were 93 for five.

Source: dna May 05, 2017 17:03 UTC