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England and Ireland are set to play a three-match one-day international series with the first game starting on Thursday, 30 July in Southampton.

Overview:

England v Ireland, 1st ODI
The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Thursday, 30 July, 2 pm local time

The series will be the start of the much-awaited ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League that will see 13 teams contest for direct qualification to the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India.

Despite the short turnaround time between the Tests against West Indies and this ODI series, there are no workload concerns with England fielding a completely different outfit to that from the Tests.

Regulars Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes are absent as World Cup-winning skipper, Eoin Morgan returns to lead the team. Openers, Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow, and leg-spinner Adil Rashid are the others from the 2019 World Cup final XI who are likely to play in the first ODI.

In Reece Topley, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Curran and David Willey, England have a completely different pace attack. Liam Dawson and Rashid are the spinners in the 14-man team. Joe Denly, who moved from the Test camp to the ODI one, could also be considered in the middle-order in Root’s absence.

Ireland have a good mix of youth and experience in their side. All-rounder Curtis Campher and middle-order batsman, Harry Tector could be in line for debuts. George Dockrell and Gary Wilson are in the reserves while Mark Adair is still nursing an injury.

Andrew Balbirnie will lead the side with Kevin O’Brien, Boyd Rankin, Barry McCarthy and William Porterfield lending experience to the side. 20-year-old left-arm pacer, Joshua Little, who picked up four wickets the last time these two teams met, and leg-spinning all-rounder Gareth Delany are the youngsters to watch out for.


Remember the last time:

England and Ireland have played nine ODIs against each other with Ireland’s only win – a rather famous one – coming in the 2011 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup when they chased 328 with three wickets to spare.

The last time these two sides met was in Dublin in 2019 when England scraped through for a four-wicket win after struggling at 66 for 5 in the chase of 199. Ireland recently played a warm-up game against England Lions and lost by seven wickets.


What they said:

Eoin Morgan, England captain: "Ireland are a talented team who have shown over the years that they can beat the best on their day. We look forward to what promises to be an interesting series."

Kevin O’Brien, Ireland all-rounder: "It's up to them [youngsters] to bring Cricket Ireland forward when myself and a few of the older boys hang up the boots. We've brought it as far as we can, and it's up to the younger guys to bring it even further."

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1745149
 
SOUTHAMPTON, England – As the one-day international between Ireland Men and England Men is played out at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, the visiting side will display a flag adjacent their dressing room with the simple message of “Thank you” on it.

Captain Andrew Balbirnie said:

“During the upcoming one-day international series, the Ireland Men’s team – on behalf of the entire Irish cricket family – want to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and selfless sacrifice that frontline workers have displayed throughout the pandemic. To the many thousands of staff in the HSE, HSCNI and NHS, we simply say: Thank you.”

“You have shown us the best of humanity during the worst of times, and we shouldn’t forget that the fight against COVID-19 goes on.”

“None of us would be able to play cricket today without your efforts. So, once more, we say: thank you.”
 
So the first ODI game in months coming up now!

People excited?
 
England win toss and bowl first

Teams:

Ireland (Playing XI): Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Kevin O Brien, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young

England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow(w), James Vince, Eoin Morgan(c), Tom Banton, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Tom Curran, Saqib Mahmood
 
Would love to hear thoughts from [MENTION=7774]Robert[/MENTION] [MENTION=1842]James[/MENTION] [MENTION=136108]Donal Cozzie[/MENTION]
 
Why isn't James McCollum in the squad. He is a decent bat with very good first class scorer.
 
KP is definitely one of the best commies among the new generation.
 
IRE 6/1 (1.4) CRR: 3.6
England opt to bowl
 
MenInG said:
So the first ODI game in months coming up now!

People excited?
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excited....yeah....feels good to see the cricket any format as long as its international being played. But i'd question...the timing of this series...did it havr to be between two test series....really?
 
SOUTHAMPTON, England – The Ireland Men’s and England Men’s teams to make anti-racism statement before play.

The two teams will take a knee to stand against racism, and to show their united support for diversity and inclusion across cricket.

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Wicket for Saqib

IRE 28/3 (5.4) CRR: 4.94
England opt to bowl
 
Some poor shots from Ireland's top order. I can understand the nerves on debut for Tector but Stirling and Banlbirnie played disappointing shots considering they are two of the most experienced batsmen in Ireland's team.
 
IRE 28/4 (6.2) CRR: 4.42
England opt to bowl

Willey has 3 wickets
 
Sadly Ireland are a long way from the 2007-15 era. This is all too easy for England.
 
It's like one of those innings when you play a new cricket game for the first time.
 
Willey is one of the better ones with new white ball. Not much pace but extracts any movement available for first 3-4 overs.
 
Wonder why England didnt bat first? Surely a great time to put up a big total and show who's boss?
 
Face saving partnership in progress for Ireland

IRE 76/5 (19) CRR: 4
 
And down we go

IRE 83/7 (24) CRR: 3.46
 
Campher a decent bat - must say.

IRE 160/9 (43) CRR: 3.72
 
Maiden ODI 5fer for Willey

IRE 172 (44.4) CRR: 3.85
England opt to bowl

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Looks a good player Curtis Campher. Can be a good bat for ireland for years to come.
 
Young to Roy, out Lbw!! Roy lbw b Young 24(22) [4s-2 6s-1]

Awkward?

IRE 172 (44.4)
ENG 34/2 (5.3) CRR: 6.18 REQ: 3.12
England need 139 runs
 
England would stroll to 300 but get confused when they only need 170.

Anyway, here comes skipper Morgan to put an end to this ‘oul nonsense.
 
IRE 172 (44.4)
ENG 82/4 (14) CRR: 5.86 REQ: 2.53
England need 91 runs

What's happening here?

Morgan's wicket could be crucial.
 
Poms bat deep , batting all the way number 10 , but if you apply pressure they can collapse
 
Ireland 172

England (23.2/50 ov, target 173) 141/4

Billings on 50* off 41.
 
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England eased to a six-wicket win over Ireland on their return to one-day internationals at the Ageas Bowl.

Chasing just 173, and without a number of regulars who are away with the Test squad, England were stuttering at 78-4.

But Eoin Morgan and Sam Billings, who made 67 not out, shared an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 96 to seal the victory with 22.1 overs to spare.

David Willey earlier marked his England recall by taking his first five-wicket haul in international cricket.

The left-armer, playing his first international since being left out of last year's World Cup squad, took four wickets with the new ball and returned to take the final wicket, finishing with 5-30.

Ireland had been 28-5 at one stage and could have suffered a far heavier defeat but for an unbeaten 59 by 21-year-old debutant Curtis Campher.

The win gives England 10 points in their first game of the newly formed World Cup Super League and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Like the recent Test series against West Indies, these matches are being played behind closed doors in a bio-secure bubble with ODIs to follow on Saturday and Tuesday.

This was England's first ODI on home soil since last summer's World Cup win and many of the players' first competitive cricket since the tour of South Africa in February.

Despite the eerie atmosphere without spectators, the bowling attack was impressive, fast bowler Saqib Mahmood also catching the eye with 2-36, but there was evidence of rustiness at the top of the batting order.

Opener Jason Roy looked to be finding his groove in hitting three boundaries before he was trapped lbw from a straight ball for 24, as Jonny Bairstow had been earlier for two.

The nature of this summer has left England needing to pick separate Test and one-day squads and has given opportunities to James Vince and Billings - given that Test regulars Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler were unavailable.

Vince's innings was identical to most he has played in the past for England, eye-catching but ultimately failing. He edged behind on the drive for 25.

Even with the absentees, Billings would not have played but for a late injury to Kent team-mate Joe Denly but where Vince failed, Billings grabbed his chance.

Billings has failed to fully utilise his talent in the past, but here he showed experience to see his side home with his highest ODI score.

The 29-year-old took a little time to compose himself at the crease before unleashing his trademark reverse sweeps for two of his 11 fours.

Captain Morgan was typically composed for his 40-ball 36 before hitting the winning runs with a straight six.

Willey makes his point

Ireland lose wicket in first over as Willey removes Stirling
It is hard to argue with England's decision to drop Willey on the eve of last summer's World Cup but that did not make it any less brutal.

He had been a key player in the preceding years but was left out to accommodate pace bowler Jofra Archer, who went on to star in England's triumphant campaign, having become eligible shortly before the tournament.

Willey's second chance may not have come but for the fact that Archer, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are all absent preparing for next week's Test against Pakistan.

The 30-year-old admitted he considered quitting the sport after being left out of the winter white-ball squads, but began to take his second chance almost immediately.

He had Ireland opener Paul Stirling caught at short mid-wicket from the fourth ball of the match and took three more wickets in his first four overs.

His first four wickets came in his trademark style as he pushed the ball full in search of swing and found the edges of Gareth Delany and Andrew Balbirnie, and had Lorcan Tucker trapped lbw.

The fifth came when last man Craig Young skied a catch to give him a first England five-wicket haul at the 75th attempt.

He may have missed out last summer but more impressive performances could see him make England's T20 World Cup squads for the tournaments scheduled for 2021 and 2022.

'Disappointing' day for Ireland

'Way out of his ground' - Singh suffers dreadful run out
Afterwards, Ireland captain Balbirnie admitted his top order showed signs of rust and described it as a "very disappointing day".

His side tried to be aggressive but it proved to be their downfall with Balbirnie and Delany falling to wild, slashing strokes early on - the latter being dismissed after a brief cameo of 22.

The one positive in the tourists' batting was the performance of South Africa-born Campher.

He came in at number seven but showed maturity far beyond his years with wickets falling around him.

He was measured, defended good balls and put away rare bad ones, and ensured his team at least passed their record low score of 77 which was by no means certain at one stage.

With Ireland facing a slightly weaker England XI than they may have come up against in a normal summer, they will be hoping for better in the coming games with 10 points available for a win in Super League games which determine qualification for the 2023 World Cup in India.

'Very special to wear England shirt again' - reaction

England captain Eoin Morgan on TMS: "David Willey always puts his heart and soul into it and his skill level today was second to none.

"For Sam Billings to come in was fantastic, we're a little bit spoilt but to produce it when the opportunity came and when we needed it - hats off to him."

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie: "We didn't assess conditions well enough. You can't afford a start like that against a team like England. Maybe there was a touch of rust but we need to be able to assess conditions and adapt quicker.

"They bowled pretty well up front but we played pretty loosely."

Player of the match David Willey: "The last year has been a rollercoaster. Missing out on the World Cup was obviously bitterly disappointing but to be back out here wearing an England shirt is very special."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/53594189
 
SOUTHAMPTON - England overcame Ireland by six wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series between the sides at the Ageas Bowl, despite an excellent all-round performance from Curtis Campher on international debut.

The youngster became the first Irish player, and 14th overall, to score a half-century and take a wicket in his maiden ODI, rescuing Ireland with the bat before dismissing Tom Banton with the ball.

At that point, England, chasing 173, were 78-4 and in a scrap. After Barry McCarthy left the field with an injury in the first over of Ireland’s reply, both openers were removed LBW, Jonny Bairstow by Andy McBrine and Jason Roy by Craig Young just as he was beginning to score freely. The latter then nicked off a similarly fluent-looking James Vince to leave the hosts three down inside 10 overs before Campher’s removal of Banton broke a burgeoning partnership between him and Sam Billings.

However, with some field-manoeuvring sweeps and crunching drives, Billings (67*) and England captain Eoin Morgan (36*) eased the building pressure to secure victory.

Earlier, Ireland were dragged from the depths of 29-5 to 172 all out by an excellent half-century from Campher. Playing just his second List A game, the 21-year-old walked in at No.7 in the seventh over to face a hat-trick ball from David Willey, who had already taken four wickets. The right-hander negotiated the delivery calmly, as he would the next 117 in his maiden knock.

At that stage, only Gareth Delany, who struck five boundaries in 10 balls at one stage, had made it into double figures, with Ireland reeling early on playing their first full international since March. Paul Stirling fell inside the first over, chipping Willey to Eoin Morgan at midwicket, and Andrew Balbirnie followed soon after, nicking behind off the same bowler.

Harry Tector, Ireland’s other ODI debutant, played on off Saqib Mahmood, the first of three wickets to fall in six balls with the score on 28. Delany skewed a thick edge to backward point, while Lorcan Tucker was pinned LBW first ball, paving the way for Campher’s entrance.

A half-century stand between Kevin O’Brien and the youngster took Ireland to 79 before the former and Simi Singh fell in the same over. O’Brien attempted to go after the economical Adil Rashid but only succeeded in finding Willey at long-off, and Singh was run out.

McBrine then joined the Campher for a sterling 66-run stand, Ireland’s second-highest for the eighth wicket in ODIs. Campher was content to hold up an end and let McBrine play around him, with the latter striking the only six of the innings in his 48-ball knock. He fell pulling, caught by Sam Billings off Tom Curran, but Barry McCarthy and Craig Young stuck around for long enough to help Ireland past 150 and near to 175. The latter fell to Willey, who claimed his maiden ODI five-wicket haul.

Campher meanwhile was unmoveable, finishing unbeaten on 59, the second-highest score by an Irish ODI debutant and the second-highest by a No.7 on men’s ODI debut from all teams. His day wasn’t quite done yet, but England would have just enough firepower to ease home.

The result meant England claimed 10 points from the first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixture. The next game in the series, which also counts towards the Super League, will take place at the same venue on Saturday, 1 August starting at 2pm.


SCORECARD IN BRIEF

England v Ireland, one-day international, 30 July 2020, Ageas Bowl, Southampton

Ireland 172 (44.4 overs; C Campher 59*, A McBrine 40; D Willey 5-30)
England 174-4 (27.5 overs; S Billings 67*, E Morgan 36*; C Young 2-56)

England won by six wickets
 
It was too easy for England in the end. Very one-sided.

It is a shame because Ireland used to be better than this.
 
England v Ireland | 2nd ODI | The Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 1 August, 2020 | Match Thread

After a remarkable opening spell from David Willey, Ireland were reduced to 28/5 in the first game. Their top order will need to step up if they are to pose England a challenge in the next match.

Overview
England v Ireland, 2nd ODI
The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Thursday, 1 August, 2 pm local time

In 18 ODIs Ireland have played since the start of January 2019, Ireland's top six have averaged a modest 29 runs. By contrast, England have averaged 49.25 in that same period.

Having lost the first ODI by a big margin, mainly because of a lacklustre batting performance, that is the statistic Ireland will be most keen on correcting. Experienced members such as Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie and Kevin O'Brien will do well to take the lead in that department.


While England didn't enjoy a particularly special performance by the men in the top order either, they will be keen to brush that off as an aberration. Moreover, they will be pleased about how Sam Billings stood up to the challenge. Their bowling, even in the absence of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, looked well-rounded.

Remember the last time

Willey produced a stunning opening spell, as he ate into the Ireland top order with four wickets in his first spell. At 28/5 things looked especially dire for the visitors, but debutant Curtis Campher, batting at No.7, led the resurgence with a solid 59* from 118 balls, helping Ireland to a respectable 172. Andy McBrine did his bit with a fluent 40 from No.9. Willey returned to claim the final wicket of Craig Young to secure a well-deserved five-for.

Faced with chasing a small target, England seemed keen to assert their dominance, but that aggressive approach provided wicket-taking opportunities for Ireland and they reduced the hosts to 78/4 with fast bowler Craig Young striking two blows. But Billings and Eoin Morgan adopted a slightly more calculated approach to see England over the line with six wickets and 22.1 overs to spare.

What they said

David Willey, England fast bowler: "It's an unbelievable squad. You look at the players that still aren't getting a look-in and the guys that went home from this camp: there are some brilliant cricketers sat on the sidelines that are still trying to find a way in."

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1746042
 
Toss won by Ireland, who chose to bat

Ireland (Playing XI): Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Harry Tector, Kevin O Brien, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Joshua Little, Craig Young

England XI: J Roy, J Bairstow, J Vince, T Banton, S Billings, E Morgan, M Ali, D Willey, A Rashid, R Topley, S Mahmood
 
[MENTION=7774]Robert[/MENTION] [MENTION=1842]James[/MENTION] - any chance of an Irish win today?
 
IRE 38/2 (14) CRR: 2.71
Ireland opt to bat

Ireland's best hope is a 200+ score and then hope for England to mess up
 
IRE 39/3 (14.2) CRR: 2.72
Ireland opt to bat

Maiden wicket for Vince.
 
Seems like another disaster for Ireland

IRE 52/4 (18) CRR: 2.89
Ireland opt to bat
 
Guess down to Curtis Campher again to do something special when he comes out to bat
 
MenInG said:
Guess down to Curtis Campher again to do something special when he comes out to bat
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And he now has a chance

IRE 78/5 (23.5) CRR: 3.27
Ireland opt to bat
 
Ireland need to make sure they bat 50 overs , 17 overs to go , just play out 50 overs to get confidence back
 
125 . 6

90 balls more to go. Ireland should look to play risk free cricket for next 10 overs , and add around 35 - 40 runs.
 
This two have to look to get more ones and twos here , and keep the scoreboard moving.
 
Smudger said:
Looks a good player Curtis Campher. Can be a good bat for ireland for years to come.
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As I said in the first match Campher looks a very good player. He should be coming in higher probably at no 4 or 5 at the lowest
 
IRE 212/9 (50) CRR: 4.24
Ireland opt to bat


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IRE 212/9 (50)
ENG 98/3 (12.3) CRR: 7.84 REQ: 3.07
England need 115 runs
 
England in trouble?

IRE 212/9 (50)
ENG 137/5 (17.2) CRR: 7.9 REQ: 2.33
England need 76 runs

Morgan out for a duck!
 
England over trying to carry on the momentum created by Bairstow and in the process have got themselves in some trouble. They should have consolidated atleast when they lost 4th wicket.
 
IRE 212/9 (50)
ENG 138/6 (18.1) CRR: 7.6 REQ: 2.36
England need 75 runs

Moeen gone for a duck also!

Whats happening here?
 
I'm sure the ECB will already be looking at Campher as a future England player.
 
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