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Salt's 89 Powers England Past Ireland in First T20I as Bethell Becomes Youngest England Captain

England used a youthful, rotated squad to manage workloads before the Ashes.

Overview

  • The tourists chased 197 to win by four wickets in 17.4 overs, taking a 1-0 series lead in Malahide.
  • Phil Salt and Jos Buttler blasted a 74-run opening stand off 28 balls to set up the pursuit.
  • Ireland posted 196-3, led by Harry Tector's 61 not out and Lorcan Tucker's 55 in a 123-run partnership.
  • Jacob Bethell won the toss on debut, chose to bowl and contributed 24 in England's reply.
  • The three-match series continues at Malahide on September 19 and 21, with Ireland short of several frontline bowlers.