England won the 2nd ODI by 48 runs and lead the series by 1-0. England give a high targer of 334 runs in loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. Will Jacks played an impressive innimg of 98 runs in just 88 balls and Sam Hain debt player scored 89 runs in just 82 balls batting amazingly. While chasing down the target of 335 runs Ireland team only manage to score 286 runs in loss of all wickets in 46.4 overs. George Dockrell played a good inning of 43 runs alongside with Craig Young 40 runs unbeaten in 44 balls but unable to chase down the target and loss by 48 runs. England is very strong team but they way Ireland played is quit impressive and have ability to bounce back in last match.
There is 55 runs partnership between Craig Young and Josh Little and this is highest 10th wicket partnership for Ireland. England gave a target of 335 runs and Ireland have done well to conclude there innings by scoring 286 runs. Interestingly Ireland have lost 8 wickets for 188 runs and last two wickets scored 98 runs. Overall its a satisfactory performance from Ireland side.
The Ireland vs England match was quite interesting. In the starting Ireland batting looked impressive and there was a feeling that they would chase down target of 334 runs. Reality is that England won match by 48 runs. Ireland team made a great effort but they could not succeed. If last wickets of J. Tittle did not fall there were only 3 overs and 2 balls left which means that they need 48 runs in just 20 balls to win. The match was quite intense if this happen. Now, England leads 1-0. W. Jacks and Sam Hain both close to centuries with scoring 94 runs and other one scoring 89. In the bowling side R. Ahmed played a significant role in England victory by taking 4 wickets of Ireland batsmen.