Ireland strike again – their third T20 triumph over England

Previous Irish victories over England came in 2011 and 2020.

Published Oct 26, 2022

Ireland scored a memorable victory over England in Melbourne on Wednesday, a second major scalp having already knocked off the West Indies in the first round.

It is the third time the boys in green have celebrated a white-ball victory over their neighbours. Here, PA news agency looks at their hat-trick of upsets.

2011 – Bengaluru, Ireland won by five wickets

Kevin O'Brien hitting out against England in 2011. — Kevin O’Brien was the match-winner with a record-shattering hundred in Bengaluru (Rebecca Naden/PA)

2020 – Ageas Bowl, Ireland won by seven wickets

Paul Stirling going big at the Ageas Bowl, — Paul Stirling produced a stunning innings against England two years ago (Adrian Dennis/PA)

2022 – Melbourne, Ireland win by five runs (DLS)

Ireland players and fans celebrate victory over England. — Ireland share their moment of triumph with their entourage (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)