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England vs Ireland: David Willey, Sam Billings Star As Hosts Win ODI Series Opener
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).
31 July 2020 • 5:09 PM
Willey removed Paul Stirling (2), Andy Balbirnie (3), Gareth Delany (22) and Lorcan Tucker (0). (AFP)
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)
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)
England’s chase did not begin well, as they found themselves at 78/4. (AFP)
Sam Billings then led England’s recovery – playing sensible shots. (AFP)
Morgan supported Billings (not in pic), scoring an unbeaten 36. (AFP)
The duo shared an unbeaten stand of 96 as the hosts won in the 28th over with six wickets to spare. (AFP)
