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T20 World Cup: Ireland shock England by 5 runs to make semi-final race exciting

Ireland players celebrate with fans after defeating England during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 26, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

By: AFP

Ireland pulled off a stunning upset Wednesday (26) as they defeated world number two England by five runs in a rain-affected match at the Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne.

After being sent in to bat, Ireland were all out for 157 with four balls remaining. England’s chase had reached 105-5 when rain ended play after 14.3 overs, five runs behind on the DLS scoring method.

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