Eire earned one other well-known World Cup win over England with a rain-affected five-run victory over Jos Buttler’s off-colour aspect in one other absorbing T20 on the Melbourne Cricket Floor.
Eleven years on from their three-wicket win over England on the 50-over World Cup in India, Eire beat England within the T20 model after rain thwarted their opponents’ stuttering run chase.
Chasing 158, England had been 105-5 after 14.Three overs, 5 runs under the DLS par rating of 110, when the rain that had prompted delays earlier within the sport returned and didn’t relent in time for the match to renew.
Moeen Ali (24no off 12) acquired himself going with three fours and a six after England had laboured to 29-Three within the powerplay after which 86-5 within the 14th over, however climate had the ultimate say as Eire earned a notable victory.
