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England secured a comfortable six-wicket win over Ireland in the third T20I. Spinner Adil Rashid was the star with the ball, taking 3/29 to restrict Ireland to 154/8. Jordan Cox then powered the chase with a quickfire 55 from 35 deliveries. The victory gave England a 2-0 series win in Dublin.

Key Points: Rashid and Cox Lead England to T20I Series Win Over Ireland

  • Adil Rashid took 3/29 to put Ireland on the back foot
  • Jordan Cox smashed a match-winning 55 from just 35 balls
  • Gareth Delany's late 48* gave Ireland a fighting total of 154
  • England chased down the target with 17 balls to spare
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Rashid, Cox power England to six wicket win over Ireland, capture T20I series

Adil Rashid's 3/29 and Jordan Cox's 55 power England to a six-wicket victory over Ireland, securing the T20I series 2-0 in Dublin.

"Rashid (3/29) was the pick of the bowlers for England - Match Report"

Dublin, September 22

A half-century from Jordan Cox and three-fer from spinner Adil Rashid were the highlights as England defeated Ireland in the third T20I by six wickets at Dublin on Sunday.

With this win, the series of three matches has ended 2-0 in favour of England.

England won the toss and elected to field first. Skipper Paul Stirling and Mark Adair delivered a decent start with a 30-run opening stand, but a catch from wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler helped Liam Dawson pack Stirling for just seven. Ireland was 30/1 in 3.2 overs.

At the end of the power play in six overs, Ireland was 46/1.

However, spinner Rehan Ahmed struck to remove Adair (33 in 23 balls, with five fours and a six) and Jamie Overton removed Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Campher for cheap, reducing Ireland to 58/4 in 9 overs.

Harry Tector stitched a useful partnership with the debutant Ben Calitz. However, before they could reach 100-run mark, Tector was removed for 28 in 27 balls, with two fours and a six. Ireland was 90/4 in 13.3 overs. Ireland slumped further to 102/7 in 15 overs, with Adil Rashid putting Ireland on the back foot. Gareth Delany (48* in 29 balls, with six fours and three sixes) struck around to take Ireland to 154/8 in 20 overs.

Rashid (3/29) was the pick of the bowlers for England, while Dawson and Overton also took two wickets.

In the run-chase of 155 runs, England was reduced to 33/2 in 4.1 overs, with Buttler (0) and skipper Jacob Bethell (15) back in the hut. At the end of powerplay, England was at 57/2.

Phil Salt (29 in 23 balls, with two fours and a six) stitched a 57-run stand with Cox. The latter followed it with a 49-run stand with Tom Banton, scoring 55 in 35 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes. It was Banton (37* in 26 balls, with six fours) and Rehan (9*) unbeaten. England ended at 155/4 in 17.1 overs.

Rashid got the 'Player of the Match' award.

- ANI

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Priya S
Jordan Cox played a brilliant innings under pressure! 55 off 35 balls with those four sixes - that's some power hitting. Ireland fought well but England's experience showed in the end.
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Sarah B
Good to see Ireland putting up a fight against a strong England side. Gareth Delany's 48* was exceptional! Ireland cricket is improving steadily 💪
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Arjun K
England chased down 155 with almost 3 overs to spare! That's some dominant batting. Our Indian team should take note of their aggressive approach in T20s 🏏
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Michael C
Disappointed with Ireland's middle order collapse. From 90/4 to 102/7 is where they lost the match. Need better composure against quality bowling attacks.
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Kavya N
Rashid deserved the Player of the Match! His spell broke Ireland's back just when they were building momentum. England's bench strength looking scary good for the upcoming tournaments 😅

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