Irish cricket team in England in 2020#2nd ODI

In April 2020, Cricket Ireland's chief executive, Warren Deutrom, said that Ireland will be "very flexible" with regards to possibly rescheduling the fixtures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/52323217 |title=Ireland 'very flexible' on England ODI series dates |work=BBC Sport |access-date=17 April 2020}} This included the possibility of playing all three matches behind closed doors, at a venue with enough capacity for all the stakeholders, such as Old Trafford or the Rose Bowl.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29077585/ireland-flexible-in-hope-summer-fixtures-salvaged-ceo |title=Ireland will be 'as flexible as we can' in hope summer fixtures can be salvaged - CEO |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=22 April 2020}} In May 2020, Cricket Ireland were asked if they could move the fixtures to the end of July, to accommodate the rescheduling of England's fixtures against Australia.{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/irish-work-to-bring-forward-england-duels-39180821.html |title=Irish work to bring forward England duels |work=Belfast Telegraph |access-date=5 May 2020}} Later the same month, Cricket Ireland confirmed that the scheduling for the matches was still under active discussion, despite the cancellation of their home fixtures against New Zealand and Pakistan.{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/board-update-may-2020 |title=New Zealand and Pakistan fixtures postponed as CI Board meets to discuss impact of COVID-19 |work=Cricket Ireland |access-date=14 May 2020 |archive-date=23 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523170557/https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/board-update-may-2020 |url-status=dead }}

On 21 May 2020, a revised schedule due to the pandemic was issued, with all three matches taking place at Old Trafford, starting on 30 July 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/ireland-still-on-for-england-triple-header-39222056.html |title=Ireland still on for England triple header |work=The Belfast Telegraph |access-date=21 May 2020}} However, the venue was later changed to the Rose Bowl in Southampton.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29230509/paul-stirling-ireland-itching-play-england-odis-risks |title=Paul Stirling: Ireland itching to play England ODIs despite risks |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=27 May 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/irelands-hopes-of-taking-on-england-receive-massive-boost-39255297.html |title=Ireland's hopes of taking on England receive massive boost |work=The Belfast Telegraph |access-date=3 June 2020}} The series was originally scheduled to take place in September 2020, at Trent Bridge, Edgbaston and The Oval.{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1319161/england-men-s-international-schedule-for-2020-confirmed |title=England men's international schedule for 2020 confirmed |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=21 August 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2019/articles/000013/001308.shtml |title=England confirm ODI venue for Ireland series |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821103510/https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2019/articles/000013/001308.shtml |url-status=dead }} A week later, the UK government published updated guidance on the resumption of training for elite sports.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29219639/ecb-handed-discretion-move-stage-two-training-government |title=ECB handed discretion over move to stage two training by government |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=25 May 2020}} On 29 May 2020, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) named a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England.{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1674230/england-men-confirm-back-to-training-group |title=England Men confirm back-to-training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29239315/alex-hales,-liam-plunkett-left-england-name-55-man-training-group |title=Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 May 2020}} On 8 June 2020, Cricket Ireland confirmed that centrally-contracted players would return to training,{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29281950/ireland-return-training-boosts-prospects-england-odi-series |title=Ireland's return to training boosts prospects of England ODI series |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 June 2020}} and that they were still in discussions with the ECB with regards to playing the three matches.{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/irelands-elite-cricketers-begin-their-return-to-training-today-under-tight |title=Ireland's elite cricketers begin their return to training today under tight protocols |work=Cricket Ireland |access-date=8 June 2020 |archive-date=8 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608161227/https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/irelands-elite-cricketers-begin-their-return-to-training-today-under-tight |url-status=dead }} Ireland's captain, Andy Balbirnie, said he was hopeful that the series would go ahead, after a "very reassuring" briefing from the ECB.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29286588/ecb-briefing-gives-andy-balbirnie-hope-ireland-odis-go-ahead-england |title=ECB briefing gives Andy Balbirnie hope Ireland's ODIs will go ahead against England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 June 2020}} Gary Wilson, Ireland's wicket-keeper, said that "games against England are massive for us" and everyone is "desperate" for the series to go ahead.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53119440 |title=Gary Wilson: Ireland wicketkeeper eager to face 'brilliant' England in ODI series |work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 June 2020}} On 6 July 2020, the ECB gave the go ahead for the series, and confirmed the fixture schedule.{{Cite web|last=John|first=Kenny|date=6 July 2020|title=England v Ireland ODIs get green light|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2020/0705/1151533-ireland-england-odis-get-green-light/|access-date=6 July 2020|website=Raidió Teilifís Éireann}}

On 17 June 2020, the ECB trimmed the 55-man squad down to a 30-man squad to prepare for the Test matches against the West Indies.{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1683185/england-men-name-behind-closed-doors-training-group-ahead-of-first-test-against-west-indies |title=England men name behind closed doors training group ahead of first Test against West Indies |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=17 June 2020}} On 4 July 2020, England named a thirteen-man squad for the first Test,{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1707837/england-name-squad-for-first-test-against-west-indies |title=England name squad for first Test against West Indies |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=4 July 2020}} along with nine reserve players.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53290755 |title=England v West Indies: Dom Bess in squad, Jack Leach misses out |work=BBC Sport |access-date=4 July 2020}} Some of the cricketers not selected for the Test matches from the initial 30-man squad began preparing for the ODI matches against Ireland.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29409744/no-doors-closed,-says-ed-smith-bairstow,-moeen-test-omissions |title='No doors are closed,' says Ed Smith after Bairstow, Moeen Test omissions |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=5 July 2020}} On 9 July 2020, the ECB named a 24-man squad to begin training behind closed doors in preparation for the ODI matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29433420/injured-chris-jordan-misses-england-odi-squad-face-ireland |title=Injured Chris Jordan misses England's ODI squad to face Ireland |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 July 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1717212/england-men-name-behind-closed-doors-odi-training-group |title=England men name behind-closed-doors ODI training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=9 July 2020}} The next day, Cricket Ireland named a squad of twenty-one players to travel to England.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29438504/curtis-campher,-jonathan-garth-new-faces-ireland-name-21-man-squad-england-odis |title=Curtis Campher, Jonathan Garth the new faces as Ireland name 21-man squad for England ODIs |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=10 July 2020}} Following the practice matches, fourteen of them will be selected for the ODI squad, with the rest staying in England as cover.{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/ireland-names-expanded-training-squad |title=Ireland names expanded training squad ahead of ODI series against England |work=Cricket Ireland |access-date=10 July 2020 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171230/https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/ireland-names-expanded-training-squad |url-status=dead }} On 18 July 2020, Cricket Ireland added Stuart Thompson to their touring squad,{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29485458/stuart-thompson-added-ireland-odi-squad-england-series |title=Stuart Thompson added to Ireland ODI squad for England series |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 July 2020}} ahead of the team's departure from Dublin.{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/stuart-thompson-added-to-irelands-odi-training-squad |title=Stuart Thompson added to Ireland's ODI training squad |work=Cricket Ireland |access-date=18 July 2020 |archive-date=18 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718095834/https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/stuart-thompson-added-to-irelands-odi-training-squad |url-status=dead }} On 21 July 2020, the ECB named Moeen Ali as England's vice-captain for the ODI series.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29507632/moeen-ali-named-england-vice-captain-ireland-odis |title=Moeen Ali named as England vice-captain for Ireland ODIs |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=21 July 2020}} On 21 July 2020, Matt Parkinson withdrew from England's 24-man squad, after he suffered an ankle injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53494053 |title=Matt Parkinson: England leg-spinner to miss ODI series against Ireland |work=BBC Sport |access-date=22 July 2020}}

In June 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) made several interim changes to the Playing Conditions due to the pandemic. Players were banned from using saliva to shine the ball, with five penalty runs being awarded to the opposition for repeated transgressions.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29286966/icc-approves-use-substitute-player-shows-covid-19-symptoms-tests |title=ICC approves use of substitute if player shows Covid-19 symptoms in Tests |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 June 2020}} The requirement to use neutral match officials was temporarily lifted, along with an increase to the number of DRS reviews a team can use, due to having less experienced umpires in a match.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1679360 |title=Interim regulation changes approved |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=9 June 2020}}

The ECB named Richard Gleeson, Lewis Gregory and Liam Livingstone as reserve players for the series.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53553282 |title=England v Ireland: David Willey & Reece Topley recalled for ODI series |work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 July 2020}} Joe Denly was ruled out of England's squad, after suffering from back spasms before the first match.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53609786 |title=England v Ireland: Joe Denly ruled out of remainder of ODI series |work=BBC Sport |access-date=31 July 2020}} Liam Livingstone replaced Denly in the squad for the remaining fixtures.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1746239 |title=Denly ruled out of Ireland series with back spasms |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=31 July 2020}} Ahead of the second ODI, Ireland named Peter Chase and George Dockrell in their squad,{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19882/preview/1198248/england-vs-ireland-2nd-odi-ireland-in-england-2020 |title=Ireland must find feet quickly against hungry England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=31 July 2020}} replacing Boyd Rankin and Barry McCarthy respectively, after they were both ruled out due to injuries.{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/ireland-selects-second-odi-against-england |title=Ireland selects 14-player squad for second ODI against England |work=Cricket Ireland |access-date=31 July 2020 |archive-date=11 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811214940/https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/ireland-selects-second-odi-against-england |url-status=dead }} On the morning of the third and final match, Mark Adair was added to Ireland's squad.{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/ireland-selects-14-player-squad-for-third-odi-against-england |title=Ireland selects 14-player squad for third ODI against England |work=Cricket Ireland |access-date=4 August 2020 |archive-date=5 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805072630/https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/ireland-selects-14-player-squad-for-third-odi-against-england |url-status=dead }}

Before the ODI series, Ireland played two practice matches,{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/stuart-barnes-to-join-ireland-coaching-staff-for-odi-series-against-england |title=Stuart Barnes to join Ireland coaching staff for ODI series against England |work=Cricket Ireland |access-date=8 July 2020 |archive-date=10 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710030322/https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/stuart-barnes-to-join-ireland-coaching-staff-for-odi-series-against-england |url-status=dead }} with the second match against the England Lions.{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2020/articles/000007/000728.shtml |title=Balbirnie gives thumbs up for Irish clashes with England |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=6 July 2020 |archive-date=17 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017192506/https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2020/articles/000007/000728.shtml |url-status=dead }} The twenty-four cricketers named in England's training squad also played two intra-squad practice matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1717298 |title=England name 24-player ODI training group |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=9 July 2020}} All four games took place at the Rose Bowl.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53347957 |title=England v Ireland: Hosts call up nine uncapped players |work=BBC Sport |access-date=9 July 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2020/articles/000008/000814.shtml |title=All systems go as Ireland return to action |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=23 July 2020 |archive-date=23 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723082813/https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2020/articles/000008/000814.shtml |url-status=dead }}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 21 July 2020

| time = 11:00

| daynight =

| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG|name=Team Moeen}}

| team2 = {{cr|ENG|name=Team Morgan}}

| score1 = 325/9 (40 overs)

| runs1 = Jonny Bairstow 127 (88)

| wickets1 = Adil Rashid 4/65 (7 overs)

| score2 = 225 (32.3 overs)

| runs2 = Ben Duckett 68 (65)

| wickets2 = Moeen Ali 3/40 (6.3 overs)

| result = Team Moeen won by 100 runs

| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1227368.html Scorecard]

| venue = Rose Bowl, Southampton

| umpires = Mike Burns (Eng) and David Millns (Eng)

| motm =

| toss = Toss uncontested, Team Moeen elected to bat first.

| rain = The match was reduced to 40 overs per side.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29510543/jonny-bairstow,-moeen-ali-star-warm-matt-parkinson-ruled-series |title=Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali star in warm-up as Matt Parkinson is ruled out of series |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=21 July 2020}}

| notes =

}}

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{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 22 July 2020

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}

| team2 = {{flagicon image|Cricket Ireland flag.svg}} Ireland Wolves

| score1 = 307/6 (50 overs)

| runs1 = William Porterfield 57 (58)

| wickets1 = Barry McCarthy 2/30 (8 overs)

| score2 = 310/7 (48.2 overs)

| runs2 = Kevin O'Brien 126* (128)

| wickets2 = Craig Young 3/69 (9.2 overs)

| result = Ireland Wolves won by 3 wickets

| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1227522.html Scorecard]

| venue = Rose Bowl, Southampton

| umpires = Mike Burns (Eng) and Martin Saggers (Eng)

| motm =

| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes =

}}

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{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 24 July 2020

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG|name=Team Moeen}}

| team2 = {{cr|ENG|name=Team Vince}}

| score1 = 108 (28.4 overs)

| runs1 = Phil Salt 25 (37)

| wickets1 = Liam Dawson 4/21 (5.4 overs)

| score2 = 109/4 (17.4 overs)

| runs2 = Tom Banton 57* (56)

| wickets2 = David Willey 2/18 (4 overs)

| result = Team Vince won by 6 wickets

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1227835.html Scorecard]

| venue = Rose Bowl, Southampton

| umpires = Mike Burns (Eng) and Martin Saggers (Eng)

| motm =

| toss = Toss uncontested, Team Moeen elected to bat first.

| rain =

| notes = The match was reduced to 40 overs per side.

• Phil Salt (Team Moeen) batted twice to make up the numbers.

}}

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{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 26 July 2020

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}

| team2 = {{flagicon|ENG}} England Lions

| score1 = 296 (49.4 overs)

| runs1 = Andrew Balbirnie 60 (73)

| wickets1 = Tom Helm 3/49 (8.4 overs)

| score2 = 297/3 (34.4 overs)

| runs2 = Phil Salt 100* (58)

| wickets2 = Mark Adair 2/74 (8 overs)

| result = England Lions won by 7 wickets

| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1227784.html Scorecard]

| venue = Rose Bowl, Southampton

| umpires = Mike Burns (Eng) and Martin Saggers (Eng)

| motm =

| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes =

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 30 July 2020

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}

| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}

| score1 = 172 (44.4 overs)

| runs1 = Curtis Campher 59* (118)

| wickets1 = David Willey 5/30 (8.4 overs)

| score2 = 174/4 (27.5 overs)

| runs2 = Sam Billings 67* (54)

| wickets2 = Craig Young 2/56 (8 overs)

| result = England won by 6 wickets

| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1198247.html Scorecard]

| venue = Rose Bowl, Southampton

| umpires = Mike Burns (Eng) and Alex Wharf (Eng)

| motm = David Willey (Eng)

| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.

| rain =

| notes = Curtis Campher and Harry Tector (Ire) both made their ODI debuts.

• David Willey (Eng) took his first five-wicket haul in ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12039272/ireland-skittled-for-172-in-first-odi-as-england-seamer-david-willey-takes-five-wickets|title=Ireland skittled for 172 in first ODI as England seamer David Willey takes five wickets|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=30 July 2020}}
• World Cup Super League points: England 10, Ireland 0.

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 1 August 2020

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}

| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}

| score1 = 212/9 (50 overs)

| runs1 = Curtis Campher 68 (87)

| wickets1 = Adil Rashid 3/34 (10 overs)

| score2 = 216/6 (32.3 overs)

| runs2 = Jonny Bairstow 82 (41)

| wickets2 = Josh Little 3/60 (10 overs)

| result = England won by 4 wickets

| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1198248.html Scorecard]

| venue = Rose Bowl, Southampton

| umpires = David Millns (Eng) and Alex Wharf (Eng)

| motm = Jonny Bairstow (Eng)

| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes = Adil Rashid became the first spin bowler for England to take 150 wickets in ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/adil-rashid-becomes-first-england-spinner-to-take-150-odi-wickets/articleshow/77306620.cms |title=Adil Rashid becomes first England spinner to take 150 ODI wickets |work=Times of India |access-date=1 August 2020}}

• Jonny Bairstow equalled the record for the fastest fifty by an England batsman in ODIs (21 balls).{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england/jonny_bairstow_equals_record_england_fastest_odi_fifty_ireland_clash.html |title=Jonny Bairstow equals record for England's fastest ODI half-century in Ireland clash |work=The Cricketer |access-date=1 August 2020}}
• Jonny Bairstow also equalled the record for the fastest England batsman to score 3,000 runs in ODIs (72 innings).{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1746832 |title=Bairstow, Billings, Willey secure four-wicket victory for England |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=1 August 2020}}
• World Cup Super League points: England 10, Ireland 0.

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 4 August 2020

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}

| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}

| score1 = 328 (49.5 overs)

| runs1 = Eoin Morgan 106 (84)

| wickets1 = Craig Young 3/53 (10 overs)

| score2 = 329/3 (49.5 overs)

| runs2 = Paul Stirling 142 (128)

| wickets2 = Adil Rashid 1/61 (10 overs)

| result = Ireland won by 7 wickets

| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1198249.html Scorecard]

| venue = Rose Bowl, Southampton

| umpires = David Millns (Eng) and Martin Saggers (Eng)

| motm = Paul Stirling (Ire)

| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.

| rain =

| notes = Andrew Balbirnie (Ire) scored his 2,000th run in ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1748367 |title=Stirling-Balbirnie partnership gets Ireland off the mark in CWC Super League |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=5 August 2020}}

• This was Ireland's highest successful run chase in ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53654160 |title=England v Ireland: Tourists chase 329 to win third ODI in Southampton |work=BBC Sport |access-date=4 August 2020}}
• World Cup Super League points: Ireland 10, England 0.

}}

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