MELBOURNE: Ireland stunned England at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday as rain forced an early finish with the English five runs behind the par score. The Irish side beat England in the T20 version after rain thwarted their opponents’ stuttering run chase.
Chasing 158, England were 105-5 after 14.3 overs, five runs below the DLS par score of 110, when the rain that had caused delays earlier in the game returned and did not relent in time for the match to resume.
Moeen Ali (24no off 12) got himself going with three fours and a six after England had laboured to 29-3 in the powerplay and then 86-5 in the 14th over, but weather had the final say as Ireland earned a notable victory.
After their defeat today, England will now face defending champions Australia at the same venue on Friday immediately after Ireland face Afghanistan.
