Ireland and England face off in their first-ever T20I series on Irish soil, with three matches scheduled at Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin on September 17, 19, and 21. The second and third matches are sold out, while the first is nearly sold out, highlighting massive local interest.

Young captain leads historic England squad and Ireland banks on home advantage

England’s side is led by 21-year-old Jacob Bethell, who becomes the youngest-ever England men’s captain in international cricket. Although England rests some senior players preparing for the Ashes, the squad includes promising talents like Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Hampshire pacer Sonny Baker on his international debut. Interim coach Marcus Trescothick will guide the team in this historic trip.

Ireland, under experienced coach Heinrich Malan, rely on their star opener and captain Paul Stirling, who recently crossed 3000 T20I runs. The Irish squad features a good mix of domestic players eager to leverage home advantage at “The Village” ground known for its balanced pitch favouring both batters and bowlers.

Head-to-head, the sides have played only twice in T20Is, with Ireland winning the last encounter at the 2022 T20 World Cup by five runs (DLS). The series promises intense competition as Ireland aims to defend home turf, while England seeks momentum with a young side. This series marks a landmark moment in Ireland-England cricket relations and highlights the rising stature of Irish cricket on the international stage.

Squad:

England: Jacob Bethell (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy, Jordan Neil, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

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Broadcast and Live Streaming Details

• Ireland / UK: TNT Sport
• India: Fancode
• Pakistan: Tapmad
• Caribbean: Rush
• Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport

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