Dublin, May 4 (CRICKETNMORE) England survived a scare against Ireland as they secured a hard-fought four wicket win over the minnows in the lone One-Day International (ODI) played in Malahide.
Chasing 199, England were in all sorts of trouble with 101/6 on the board on Friday. However, Ben Foakes' unbeaten 61 and 47 not out from Tom Curran helped guide the top-ranked ODI side to a scrappy victory at Dublin in a match that was reduced to 45-overs a side because of wet outfield.
Ireland, who have beaten England just once in their previous seven meetings in the dramatic World Cup group game in 2011, could have possibly won the match had they reviewed a close lbw shout against Foakes when he was on 37. However, the debutant stayed at the crease and ensured England did not suffer any further damage and begin their summer on a losing note.
