Rain washes out third England vs Ireland ODI after Duckett’s maiden ton
The HinduEngland’s third and final one-day international against Ireland in Bristol on Tuesday was abandoned because of rain, with the hosts’ batter Ben Duckett hitting his maiden century in the 50-overs format. A no result at the Gloucestershire Cricket Stadium means the three-match series was won 1-0 by England, after the first ODI was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain before Rehan Ahmed inspired England to a 48-run victory in the second. After the pair was dismissed by Irish fast bowler Craig Young in quick succession, Duckett and captain Zak Crawley stepped on the gas and put together a 101-run partnership off just 85 balls to take England past 200 in under 23 overs. If we could’ve got going it could’ve been a flying start.” This series was part of England’s preparations as it looks ahead to its title defence at next month’s 50-over World Cup in India.