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Righto, that’s it from us today. Apologies for this damp squib of an OBO. Fingers crossed for better weather on the Emerald Isle for Sunday, I’ll be back for that one too. Enjoy your afternoon, goodbye!
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Here’s a mini-report and a bit of news from Taha at the ground:
Rain ruined the second Twenty20 international between England and Ireland at Malahide, the match abandoned without a ball bowled.
Prospects were low when a damp outfield delayed the scheduled 1.30pm start and spurts of heavier rain added to the frustration of a sell-out crowd. Ireland, already struggling to arrange home fixtures due to budget constraints, have had four out of their eight games this summer washed out, three without any play.
The sides will return to the same venue on Sunday with a brighter forecast. There will be no England debut in that final T20 for Scott Currie, who will fly back to play for Hampshire in their One-Day Cup final against Worcestershire on Saturday.
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