Overview

• England chased 155 to win by six wickets at a sold-out Malahide, reaching 155-4 in 17.1 overs after Ireland posted 154-8.
• Jordan Cox, recalled after topping this year’s The Hundred, struck 55 off 35 despite jarring his knee while taking a catch.
• Tom Banton finished unbeaten on 37 and Phil Salt added 29, with Cox sharing key stands of 57 with Salt and 49 with Banton.
• Adil Rashid starred with 3-29, supported by Liam Dawson’s 2-9 and Jamie Overton’s 2-17, as Gareth Delany’s late 48 not out lifted Ireland to a competitive total.
• Rookie seamer Sonny Baker endured another tough outing with 0-52 from four overs, while Jacob Bethell secured his first trophy as England captain after a rain-hit second match and an opening win led by Salt’s 89.