Summary

  • Ireland put on 98 for last two wickets to hold up England, who go 1-0 up in series

  • Ahmed impresses with 4-54 for England; Dockrell top-scores for Ireland with 43

  • Debutant Scrimshaw goes for 35 runs in first two overs, but takes maiden wicket

  • Scrimshaw bowls four no-balls in nervy first over and two in second

  • Opener Jacks anchors England with superb 94 off 88 balls

  • Debutant Hain makes impressive 89; Duckett 48

  • Highlights on BBC Two at 19:35 BST

  • Third and final ODI in Bristol on Tuesday

  1. Eng 306-7published at 47 overs

    Debutant three of four, Tom Hartley, joins Sam Hain in the middle.

    He's in the squad for his spin but is a handy lower-order batter, too.

    His job is pretty simple here, just get Hain back on strike, which he does perfectly.

  2. Postpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Andy Zaltzman
    Cricket statistician on Test Match Special

    HainImage source, Reuters

    Since the 31st over, England have only scored five boundaries.

  3. Postpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Niall O'Brien
    Former Ireland wicketkeeper on BBC Radio

    For all of England's early stroke play, this innings has slowly been dwindling. If you're Ireland, you are probably thinking this game is there for the taking and that they have a chance.

  4. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 46.1 overs

    Ahmed c McCarthy b Adair 6 (Eng 300-7)

    The full toss works for Mark Adair!

    Rehan Ahmed's eyes light up, thinking he has his first boundary, but he clubs it straight to mid-off instead.

    He pauses for a second, waiting for the no-ball call, but rightly the wicket stands.

  5. Eng 300-6published at 46 overs

    A good over for England as they take 10 from Barry McCarthy's latest.

    Ireland have pegged England back but they bring up the 300 with four overs to go.

  6. Postpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Andy Zaltzman
    Cricket statistician on Test Match Special

    Mark Adair's first two overs went for 22 runs. His next six also went for 22. A good recovery.

  7. Eng 290-6published at 45 overs

    England are still on course for a big score with five overs left, but it's been an admirable fightback from Ireland, especially after the brutal onslaught they received from England's openers.

    They were probably worried about conceding more than 400 at one stage.

  8. Postpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    A handy innings for England.

  9. How stat?!published at 14:17 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    That was Brydon Carse's highest ever score in ODI cricket (32). His previous best was 31.

  10. Postpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Niall O'Brien
    Former Ireland wicketkeeper on BBC Radio

    Carse doesn't get that one out of the screws but it was a well-worked 32 from him. Ireland are hanging on in there.

  11. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 44 overs

    Carse c Stirling b Little 32 (Eng 286-6)

    Josh Little finally has something to cheer.

    He digs one in a little shorter, and Carse picks out Paul Stirling while attempting to force it through the covers.

    An entertaining cameo of 32 from 30 balls comes to an end.

  12. Postpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Niall O'Brien
    Former Ireland wicketkeeper on BBC Radio

    That was nowhere near the middle of the bat but he's got enough on that.

  13. 6 runs

    Eng 286-5published at 43.4 overs

    Heaved down the ground for six by Brydon Carse, who fancies tucking in to Josh Little here.

    It's not timed very well at all, which shows just how much power has gone into it.

  14. Postpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    Sam HainImage source, Reuters

    It didn't whistle to the boundary, but Hain certainly helped it on its way. That was a remarkable strike.

  15. Eng 280-5published at 43.3 overs

    Josh Little's woes continue.

    He starts with a horrible full toss that slips out of his hand, and is called a no-ball.

    Sam Hain then rubs salt into the wound by scooping a slower ball for four.

  16. Eng 273-5published at 43 overs

    Mark Adair completes a fine over, just five from it.

    After taking an absolute battering early on, his figures of 0-40 from seven overs are a significant improvement.

  17. Eng 269-5published at 42.2 overs

    CarseImage source, PA Media

    A brief pause in play as Brydon Carse is struck on the helmet by a Mark Adair short ball.

    He's fine, and smiling, but goes through the protocol of a concussion check.

  18. Eng 268-5published at 42 overs

    Short from Josh Little and helped on its way to the square leg boundary by Brydon Carse, who has 23 from 21 balls.

    Little has struggled today, particularly up front, and still has two overs to go.

  19. Postpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Ebony Rainford-Brent
    Former England batter on BBC Test Match Special

    Sam Hain is going nicely. He's not taking the game away but he's nicely set. If he and Carse can get at 10 an over, it will be a big score for England.

  20. Eng 259-5published at 41 overs

    A decent over from Barry McCarthy just keeps England in check with eight runs from it but no boundaries.

    He mixes up his pace with some smart slower balls, which are going to be key to slowing England down on this pitch.