ENG vs IRE: After getting a good start from the top-order batters, Ireland strangled to set a big total against England in a crucial match of Group 1 in T20 World Cup here at Melbourne.

England won the toss and called the Irish team to bat first. Batter Paul Stirling (14 of 8) and skipper Andrew Balbirnie who scored a furious 62 runs in 47 balls including 5 fours and 2 sixes, gave the start which was neede by Ireland. 

Keeper batter Lorcan Tucker also batted well and scored 34 runs in 27 balls with 3 boundaries and 1 lofty over the fence and played a 82-runs second wicket partnership with Balbirnie.

The way Irish batters were striking the ball, it was visible that the team is looking to set a huge total against England. But all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who got 3/17 in 3 overs and speedster Mark Wood with 3/34 shackled the opponents and thwarted them to 157/10 in 19.2 overs.

Sam Curran was the third bowler who got 2 wickets by loosing 31 in 3 overs. Ben Stokes also got 1/8 in 2.2 overs

Brief Score:

Ireland: 157/10 in 19.2 overs (Balbirnie- 62 of 47; Livingstone- 3/17 in 3 overs, Wood- 3/34)