Ireland stun England in rainy Melbourne
The underdogs were ahead for most of the game, and rain intervened just as England were threatening to fight back
26/10Result
20th Match, Group 1 (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Melbourne, Oct 26 2022
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
157 (19.2 ov) -
![England]( "England")
105/5 (14.3 ov, target 111)
Player of the Match
26/10Result
20th Match, Group 1 (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Melbourne, Oct 26 2022
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
157 (19.2 ov) -
![England]( "England")
105/5 (14.3 ov, target 111)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Buttler laments 'really disappointing day' for England: 'We should let it hurt'
"There's no point in saying let's sweep it under the carpet and move on. I think we've got to reflect"
Ireland show better rain-smarts than England to stay ahead for just long enough
Rain was always going to be a factor and Ireland adapted their tactics better than England
Ireland's new 'golden generation' comes of age at the biggest stage of all
The true significance of this win might lie with those who orchestrated it, not the opponents who were defeated
Preview
England firm favourites for Ireland clash despite misfiring top four
Dockrell, who played against Sri Lanka despite having Covid, continues to train in isolation from the broader group
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |