During Ireland’s ODI series against England in the summer, it was the new generation of players propelling them forward. Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Campher all showed early promise. Along with Simi Singh, they were at the core of Ireland’s revival today.
Ireland’s experience top order fell early leaving UAE in the
ascendancy when Andy Balbirnie was the third wicket to fall with the score on
10. Having spent some time in Abu Dhabi with little to do after the cancellation
of two of the four ODIs, Ireland could be forgiven for a sluggish start.
For Ireland to win by 112 runs was down mainly to the efforts
of Singh. The all-rounder first weighed in with 54 not out from 57 balls, to propel
Ireland to 228 for 6.
It was hos bowling that stole the show as he returned
figures of 5 for 10 to leave UAE all out for 116. It was the sort of game that
Ireland needed going into their series with Afghanistan.
England look forward to Friday
England won by seven wickets in the end against Sri Lanka.
Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence ensured England finished the game without any
more scares.
What will be interesting is how England will line-up on Friday
for the second Test. The batting line-up will stay the same, but the bowlers
used won’t be. With the India series so close and the workload over the next
twelve months, England will look to rotate their pace bowlers.
Stuart Broad, Mark Wood and Sam Curran you think will be
rotated. Dom Bess and Jack Leach will continue as the main spinners and
expectations will be on them to have found a groove and bowl England to
victory. You would expect Moeen Ali not to be risked.
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