T20 World Cup: Ireland continue giant-killing act by beating neighbours England in rain-hit game
Skipper Andy Balbirnie starred with a 47-ball 62 as Ireland handed England a five-run loss (DLS method) in a rain-interrupted match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to keep their T20 World Cup knockout hopes alive.
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The Melbourne Cricket Ground staff bring out the covers during a rain-enforced interruption in the England-Ireland T20 World Cup match. AP
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Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie top-scored for his side and was later adjudged the Player of the Match for his 47-ball 62 against England. AP
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England all-rounder Sam Curran goes airborne while trying to prevent a boundary during the T20 World Cup match against Ireland. AP
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England players celebrate Mark Wood’s dismissal of Curtis Campher. AP
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Ireland seamer Fionn Hand celebrates after dismissing talismanic England all-rounder Ben Stokes. AP
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England’s Moeen Ali head back to the dugout for what would turn out to be the final rain interruption of the evening. AP
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England captain Jos Buttler congratulates his Ireland counterpart Andy Balbirnie after the Irish were declared winners by the umpires using the Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) method. AP
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Ireland players celebrate with fans at the MCG following their five-run (DLS) win over England in the T20 World Cup. AP


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