Gareth Delany’s Explosive Knock Lifts Ireland to 154 Against England in Third T20I at Dublin
Ireland produced a fighting performance with the bat in the third T20 International against England at The Village, Dublin, setting a target of 155 after being bowled out for 154/8. Despite early struggles, a late flourish from Gareth Delany ensured the hosts posted a competitive total in this high-stakes clash.
Ireland vs England Third T20I: Match Summary
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Venue: The Village, Dublin
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Match: Ireland vs England, 3rd T20I
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Ireland’s total: 154/8 (20 overs)
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Run rate: 7.70
Gareth Delany Shines With Unbeaten 48
Ireland’s innings saw a mixed bag of performances. The top order faltered, with only Ross Adair (33) and Harry Tector (27) making notable contributions. However, Gareth Delany turned the momentum in Ireland’s favor with a blistering 48 not out from 29 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes.
His aggressive hitting in the final overs pushed Ireland past the 150-run mark, giving their bowlers something to defend against a strong England batting lineup.
England’s Bowling Dominance
England’s bowlers were once again clinical. Adil Rashid starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets, while Liam Dawson and Jamie Overton chipped in with two wickets each. Their disciplined bowling attack kept Ireland under pressure throughout the innings.
Bowling Highlights (England):
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Key Notes |
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| Adil Rashid | 4 | 3 | Brilliant middle overs spell |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 2 | Broke crucial partnerships |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 2 | Double strike in the 9th over |
Turning Points in Ireland’s Innings
Several key moments defined Ireland’s innings:
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Early Breakthroughs: England struck early, removing Paul Stirling cheaply.
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Middle Order Collapse: Quick wickets in the 8th and 9th overs stalled momentum.
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Delany’s Power Surge: Back-to-back sixes and late boundaries lifted Ireland from 114/7 to 154/8.
What’s Next?
England now face a chase of 155 runs to seal the series. With their powerful batting lineup featuring Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Will Jacks, the visitors will be confident. However, Ireland’s bowlers, buoyed by Delany’s late fireworks, will be eager to defend the total and keep the series alive.
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