England vs Ireland Ball by Ball Commentary - IRE in ENG 3 ODIs 2023

Right then, that is it from this game and the series as England win 1-0 with two of the matches being abandoned. Ireland still needs a lot of improvement to challenge top-quality opposition in this format. England will now travel to India for the World Cup where their next game will be a warm-up match against the hosts on 30th September, Saturday at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT) while Ireland have a bit of a rest as they failed to qualify for the mega event.

Wow...we were not expecting this, but the umpires have decided to abandon this game!

Who will walk out now?

Halt!

Mark Adair is back on the field now.

Mark Adair has left the field with a knee injury.

Drinks!

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Who will walk in now?

Who will come in now?

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Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling (C), Andy Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Theo van Woerkom, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little.

England (Playing XI) - Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley (C), Ben Duckett, Sam Hain, Jamie Smith (WK), Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Matthew Potts.

Ireland have won the toss and have elected to bowl first.

Ireland, on the other hand, doesn't have a good record against the hosts while they have been struggling in this format in recent times as well. Their batting needs to improve a lot and players like Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector needs to take more responsibility. In the bowling department, they will expect a lot more from Joshua Little, Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy while they will hope that George Dockrell continues to deliver in both departments. This is a great opportunity for them to deny the hosts a series win and improve their record in this format. Will they be able to stop England? Or will the hosts continue their domination over the Irish? We will find out soon. Toss and team news in a bit.

England were brilliant with the bat and showed their bench strength in this format. Will Jacks and Sam Hain played excellent knocks but just missed out on their hundreds. Their bowling looked a bit shaky initially with George Scrimshaw showing some nerves as it was his first ODI, but Rehan Ahmed produced a magical spell of spin bowling, and they managed to get the job done. The hosts also gave debuts to four players and we can expect some more rotation for this game as well.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! After rain played spoilsport in the first game, England put in a fine all-round show in the second match to take the lead in the series. The third and deciding ODI will be played at the Gloucestershire Cricket Stadium in Bristol where the hosts will want to seal the series while Ireland still have the chance to finish on level terms.

... MATCH DAY ...

The cricketing stage is set for the culmination of a riveting three-match ODI series between England and Ireland, and all eyes are on the Bristol County Ground in Bristol. However, the looming uncertainty of the weather casts a shadow over the much-anticipated contest, with a significant 70% chance of rain threatening to interrupt proceedings. This series has already witnessed its share of weather-related disruptions, with the first game being completely washed out without a ball bowled, and there is a palpable apprehension that a similar fate may befall the third ODI. England, with their revamped squad, impressed in the previous game, introducing four debutants to the international stage. The likes of Will Jacks and Sam Hain showcased their batting prowess by notching up fifty-plus scores, propelling England to a commanding total of 334 runs in their allotted 50 overs. England sealed the victory with Rehan Ahmed and debutant George Scrimshaw sharing the bowling honors, with four and three wickets, respectively. On the other side of the battlefield stands Ireland, a team that has been steadily climbing the ranks of international cricket. They have made their presence felt with numerous remarkable victories, including a historic triumph over England in a World Cup encounter. The Irish lineup boasts a talented middle order, with each player possessing the potential to be a match-winner in their own right. Additionally, their pace bowling attack has proved to be a handful with the new ball. With a qualification for the upcoming World Cup secured, Ireland is keen to gather valuable match practice in the lead-up to the marquee event. While England enjoys the advantage of being the home favorite, with the home crowd providing unwavering support, Ireland has demonstrated that they possess the capability to defeat any opponent when they are in full flow. As the teams brace for this decisive clash, cricket enthusiasts worldwide await the outcome with bated breath, fervently hoping that the weather gods show some mercy, allowing the game to reach a thrilling conclusion. With the series hanging 1-0 favoring England, Ireland would want to win the 3rd ODI and level the series which will definitely boost their confidence for the upcoming World Cup.