Ireland upset England in rain-marred clash

Ireland have punched above their weight to beat their European neighbours, England, by 5 runs (DLS Method) in the rain-marred Super 12 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Wednesday. Put in to bat, Ireland were confined to 157 despite a 82-run partnertship between Andrew Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker for the second wicket. In response, England’s chase never got going after losing the openers early. They were reduced to 105 for 5 in 14.3 overs before a third shower interruption break brought an end to the contest.