IRE vs ENG (3rd T20I) – Highlights
England wrapped up their T20I series against Ireland in style, securing a six-wicket win in the third and final match at Malahide on September 21, 2025. The victory was powered by Jordan Cox’s explosive knock and a composed batting display from Tom Banton, which allowed the visitors to chase down 155 with 17 balls to spare. Ireland, despite Gareth Delany’s valiant effort with the bat, failed to mount enough pressure on a confident English side.
IRE innings began cautiously after being asked to bat first. Captain Paul Stirling could not provide the fiery start he is known for, falling for just 7 off 9 balls. Ross Adair, however, injected early momentum with a brisk 33 from 23 deliveries, striking five fours and a six to give the innings some spark. Harry Tector played the anchor role with 28 from 27 balls but struggled to accelerate. Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Campher both departed cheaply, leaving Ireland wobbling at 58 for 4 in the ninth over.
Ben Calitz provided a useful cameo of 22 before being undone by Adil Rashid, who was at his crafty best with three wickets. The real resistance came from Gareth Delany, who played a counterattacking knock under pressure. His unbeaten 48 off 29 balls, laced with four boundaries and three towering sixes, was the standout performance for Ireland. Despite his late fireworks, the hosts could only manage 154 for 8 in their 20 overs, a total that looked slightly under par against England’s batting depth.
For ENG, it was a collective effort with the ball after Sonny Baker endured a tough outing, conceding 52 runs in his four overs. Jamie Overton made a strong impact with figures of 2 for 17, troubling the Irish batters with pace and bounce. Liam Dawson chipped in with two wickets while Adil Rashid’s variations kept IRE in check. Rehan Ahmed also picked up a crucial scalp as England restricted the scoring in the middle overs.
Chasing 155, ENG suffered an early jolt when Captain Jos Buttler was dismissed for a duck, caught off Barry McCarthy’s bowling. Jacob Bethell played some crisp shots for his 15, but it was Phil Salt who steadied the innings with a quick 29 from 23 balls. His dismissal, however, opened the door for Jordan Cox to take control of the chase. The right-hander looked in sublime touch, smashing 55 off 35 deliveries with four boundaries and four sixes.
Tom Banton complemented Cox perfectly, playing a fluent innings of 37 not out from 26 balls. The duo stitched together a crucial stand that deflated Ireland’s hopes of a comeback. By the time Cox was dismissed, England were well within touching distance of the target. Rehan Ahmed finished the job alongside Banton, ensuring the visitors cruised home with six wickets in hand and nearly three overs to spare.
Ireland vs England Scoreboard
Ireland – 154/8 (20)
England–155/4 (17.1/20)
Result – England won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid
IRE vs ENG Playing XIs
Ireland | Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Ben White |
England | Jacob Bethell (c), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jordan Cox, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Sonny Baker |
