Irish cricket revels in shock win over world champions England

Tons from Paul Stirling and Balbirnie in a 214-run stand in the third one-day international laid the foundations for a chase of 329, the same score Ireland reached in famously beating England at the 2011 World Cup.

It was England’s second defeat to Ireland and their first on home soil, while Balbirnie reflected with pride that his team can now boast victories over both white-ball world champions, having toppled T20 kings, the West Indies, in January.

“We’ve beaten the T20 world champions in their own backyards and we’ve beaten the ODI champions,” said Balbirnie. “It’s a huge win for us and this group. For the young guys to be involved in this series but to also be involved in a win like that is special and one we’ll remember forever.

“I don’t know if it’s sunk in. Hopefully we’ve given the kids and the young generation a bit of a boost and something to strive towards.”

England captain Eoin Morgan lamented a “pretty average day as a whole” for his side after his fantastic 106 from 84 balls – the cornerstone of his side’s 328 all out in 49.5 overs – was overshadowed.

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