Washout against Bangladesh ends Irish hopes of automatic World Cup qualification
Ireland's hopes of guaranteeing their spot at the World Cup with a 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh came to a soggy end in Chelmsford as the series opener was washed out.
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Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st ODI Live Score: Andy Balbirnie Opts To Bowl First
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirni won the toss and opted to bowl first as his team takes on Bangladesh in the first ODI of the 3-match series at the County Ground in Chelmsford. After beating Ireland in their own den, Bangladesh take on another adventure as they square off against the same opponents, this time away from home. In the opening match of the series, the rain threat looms large, with full 100-over contest looking extremely unlikely. (LIVE Scorecard)
Sri Lanka whitewash Ireland with second innings victory
Sri Lanka off-spinner Ramesh Mendis claimed five second innings wickets as his team thumped Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second test for a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Friday.
Ireland made to toil in the field following record-breaking day in Sri Lanka
Ireland toiled for little reward in the field a day after their record-breaking batting feats as Sri Lanka charged to 357 for one in Galle to trail the tourists by just 135.
SL vs IRE, 2nd Test, Day 2: Record Ireland Test Score As Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher Hit Centuries In Sri Lanka
Ireland posted their highest-ever Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket's longest format. Sri Lanka were 81 without loss in reply before rain stopped play on day two in Galle, 411 runs behind with Nishan Madushka unbeaten on 41 and Dimuth Karunaratne 39 not out. But the day belonged to Ireland, with Stirling scoring 103 and Campher 111 after captain Andy Balbirnie made 95 on day one. Lorcan Tucker scored a useful 80 while Prabath Jayasuriya, the home hero of the first Test, took five wickets for 174. Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando took two wickets each.
Balbirnie shines as Ireland enjoy strong start to second Sri Lanka Test
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie fell five short of a maiden century as his side racked up an impressive score of 319 for four on the first day of their second Test in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka finish off Ireland swiftly for record Test win
Ireland came unstuck against spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis as Sri Lanka recorded their biggest Test win with an innings-and-280-run triumph inside three days.
Sri Lanka in command against Ireland
Ireland face a battle to avoid defeat in their first-ever Test against Sri Lanka, who tightened their stranglehold on the second day of the series opener in Galle.