The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England
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Clinical England eye series win against Ireland
Expect England to clinch the one-day series against Ireland.
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Host England will be looking to clinch the one-day series when they take on Ireland in the second game at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.
In the opening game, England registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Ireland, courtesy splendid bowling performance from David Willey. England Captain Eoin Morgan will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.
On the other hand, Ireland will be looking to amends for their mistakes made in the previous. The visitors looked rusty and will need to adjust to the conditions in order to produce a competitive score in this contest.
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World Champions England will be keen to dominate the proceedings with bat and ball and clinch the one-day series against Ireland on Saturday.
In their previous game, England Skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to bowl first. The decision proved to be correct as David Willey picked up three wickets with the new-ball to see Ireland in deep trouble at 28 for 5 after 6.3 overs.
Despite some resistance from the likes of Curtis Campher, Kevin O’Brien and Andy McBrine, England managed to dismiss Ireland for just 172 runs in 44.4 overs.
For England, Left-arm medium pacer David Willey was the pick of the bowlers. He claimed a five-wicket haul and conceded 30 runs in 8.4 overs.
In the batting department, the side will be on relying on the in-form trio of Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and Eoin Morgan to make notable contributions.
Opener Jason Roy failed to capitalize on his good start and perished after scoring 24 runs off 22 balls with the help of two fours and one six.
Surprisingly, Sam Billing was the standout performer with the bat for England. He scored 67 not out off 54 balls with the help of 11 fours. He was well supported by Eoin Morgan, who smashed a fluent 36 off 40 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes.
Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jason Roy, R Topley, AU Rashid, Moeen Ali, Eoin Morgan, James Vince, Tom Banton, David Jonathan Willey, Saqib Mahmood
Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S Billings | 67 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 124.07 |
E Morgan | 36 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 90 |
J Vince | 25 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 119.05 |
Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
D Jonathan Willey | 8.4 | 2 | 30 | 5 | 3.46 |
S Mahmood | 9.0 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 4 |
A Rashid | 10.0 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 2.6 |
Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
D Jonathan Willey | 8.4 | 2 | 30 | 5 | 3.46 |
S Mahmood | 9.0 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 4 |
A Rashid | 10.0 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 2.6 |
The visitors will need to put in an improved batting performance in this game. Captain Andrew Balbirnie will need to lead from the front and make a notable score in this contest.
In the previous game, the top-order perished in the initial overs of the innings. Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector perished for single-digit scores.
Debutant Chris Campher was the standout performer with the bat. He scored unbeaten 59 off 118 balls with the help of four boundaries. He stitched crucial partnerships with Kevin O’Brien and Andy McBrine to push Ireland score beyond 150-run mark.
Besides Campher, Andy McBrine scored 40 runs off 48 balls with the help of three fours and one six, whereas Kevin O’Brien scored 22 runs off 36 balls.
In the bowling department, the side will be hoping that the likes of Boyd Rankin, Barry McCarthy and Craig Young to make pick wickets in the initial Powerplay overs.
In the previous game, pacer Craig Young was the standout bowler on display for Ireland. He claimed two wickets and conceded 56 runs in his eight overs.
Andy McBrine, Joshua Little, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Kevin O'Brien, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Simi Singh, CA Young, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany
Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
C Campher | 59 | 118 | 4 | 0 | 50 |
A McBrine | 40 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 83.33 |
G Delany | 22 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 137.5 |
Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
C Young | 8.0 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 7 |
A McBrine | 8.0 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 5.88 |
C Campher | 5.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 5.2 |
Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
C Young | 8.0 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 7 |
A McBrine | 8.0 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 5.88 |
C Campher | 5.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 5.2 |
Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00h | 18 | 0 mm. | 4 k/h | From: SW | 95% |
03h | 17 | 0 mm. | 3.43 k/h | From: W | 81% |
06h | 16 | 0 mm. | 3.04 k/h | From: WSW | 42% |
09h | 20 | 0 mm. | 4.6 k/h | From: WSW | 30% |
12h | 21 | 0.31 mm. | 6.18 k/h | From: SW | 42% |
15h | 21 | 0.34 mm. | 6.82 k/h | From: SW | 43% |
18h | 18 | 0.24 mm. | 6.01 k/h | From: WNW | 71% |
21h | 14 | 0 mm. | 5.69 k/h | From: WNW | 37% |
The surface will certainly offer seam and swing movement to the quick bowlers due to overcast conditions. The weather forecast for Saturday is going to be showers in the morning. There is 40 % chance of rain taking place during the game.
The Rose Bowl in Southampton is going to host the second game of the one-day series between England and Ireland. The home side will take heart from the fact that they have formidable record in white-ball cricket at this venue.
Given the overcast conditions, both the teams will be looking to bowl first and exploit the pitch conditions. The previous game was won by side batting second.
Based on current form, England will be firm favorites to win their game against Ireland. With bowlers delivering a clinical performance in the opening game, Eoin Morgan will be hoping that the side can continue their winning ways in this contest.
Expect England to clinch the one-day series against Ireland.
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