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England vs Ireland: David Willey, Sam Billings Star As Hosts Win ODI Series Opener
Edited By : Cricket Country Staff | Jul 31, 2020, 05:06 PM IST
Published On Jul 31, 2020, 05:06 PM IST
Last UpdatedJul 31, 2020, 05:06 PM IST
England registered a comfortable six-wicket victory against Ireland in the first match of the three-game ODI rubber in Southampton, on Thursday (July 30).
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Willey removed Paul Stirling (2), Andy Balbirnie (3), Gareth Delany (22) and Lorcan Tucker (0). (AFP)
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After opting to field first, England got off to a great start with David Willey (L), playing his first international game since May 2019, taking four wickets inside the first Powerplay. (AFP)
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Debutant Curtis Campher (59 not out) steadied the ship for the visitors with some great hitting. (AFP)
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However, no Ireland batsman could get a big score and they were eventually skittled in the 45th over (172). Willey finished with a five-wicket haul. (AFP)
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England’s chase did not begin well, as they found themselves at 78/4. (AFP)
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Sam Billings then led England’s recovery – playing sensible shots. (AFP)
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Morgan supported Billings (not in pic), scoring an unbeaten 36. (AFP)
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The duo shared an unbeaten stand of 96 as the hosts won in the 28th over with six wickets to spare. (AFP)
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