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.