IRE vs ENG: Phil Salt powers England towards victory over Ireland in 1st T20I  News24 –

England began their T20I series in style, chasing down a target of 197 comfortably in sunny Malahide, taking a 1-0 lead with 14 balls remaining against Ireland. Phil Salt, who had scored his fourth T20I century in the previous game against South Africa, carried on in electrifying form with a scorching 89 off only 46 balls, just falling short of making an English record of most T20I tons.

It was just 21-year-old Jacob Bethell who became England’s youngest T20 captain after replacing Harry Brook. He contributed a brisk 24, with a huge six over midwicket, before he was dismissed in a soft manner.