| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group 1, Melbourne |
| Ireland 157 (20 overs): Balbirnie 62 (47); Livingstone 3-17, Wood 3-34 |
| England 105-5 (14.3 overs): Malan 35 (37); Little 2-16 |
| Ireland won by five runs (DLS method) |
| Scorecard. Tables |
England suffered a major upset in the Men’s T20 World Cup as an inspired Ireland and rain seriously dented their title hopes in Melbourne.
After a surprisingly meek performance in pursuit of 158, England, one of the tournament favourites, were 105-5 in the 15th over when rain arrived.
With England five runs behind the required rate, Ireland secured a five-run win on the…
