ENGLAND suffered a major T20 World Cup setback as Ireland claimed another momentous victory over their rivals, having been given a helping hand by the rain at the MCG. Both of Malan’s fours came via edges although Brook found some succour by lofting seamer Hand straight for four. With Ireland on 103 for one after 11.5 overs, England got a gift as Adil Rashid deflected Balbirnie’s drive on to the non-striker’s stumps, meaning Lorcan Tucker, out of his crease, was on his way for 34. England immediately turned back to Wood, who tickled the edge of Harry Tector. Livingstone had his third when Mark Adair picked out Curran, whose yorkers at the death took out Barry McCarthy and Hand as Ireland failed to bat out their overs.

Source: The Herald October 26, 2022 10:24 UTC