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In Pics, 3rd ODI: Stirling, Balbirnie Hit Centuries as Ireland Stun World Champions England
Having already lost the series, Ireland summoned their best as they chased down 329 against England in Southampton in a famous seven-wicket win on Tuesday.
Last Published on - August 5, 2020 9:45 AM IST
Ireland opted to bowl first and got an early success when Jason Roy was caught off the fifth delivery of the match. (© AFP)
Roy’s opening partner Jonny Bairstow (4) also fell cheaply, dismissed by Mark Adair. England were soon reduced to 44/3 in 8.1 overs. (© AFP)
After the early jolts, the pair of Eoin Morgan (right) and Tom Banton got together and they counterattacked to wrest control from Ireland in a 146-run partnership for the fourth wicket. (© AFP)
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England captain Morgan scored his 14th ODI century and was out after 106 off 84 with 15 fours and four sixes. England made 328-all out. (© AFP)
Ireland started cautiously even as they lost opener Gareth Delany (12) to David Willey cheaply. (© AFP)
However, after thatm the Ireland pair of Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie took control of the chase with a brilliant 204-run partnership for the second wicket. (© AFP)
Stirling was run out after making 142 off 128 with nine fours and six sixes for his 9th ODI ton. (© AFP)
The duo departed in quick succession resulting in a late wobble but Harry Tector (29*) and Kevin O’Brien (21*) added a quick 50 runs to take Ireland over the line. (© AFP)
Captain Balbirnie scored his sixth ODI century, 113 off 112, an innings studded with 12 fours. (© AFP)
Banton went on to score a maiden fifty, 58 off 51, before being dismissed. (© AFP)
