England secured a six-wicket victory against Ireland in the first one-day internationals in Southampton.
Sam Billings (67*) and David Willey (5/30) teamed up to seal the win with 22.1 overs to spare.
Ireland had managed to post 172 in 44.4 overs, with debutant Curtis Campher turning the highest scorer for his team at an unbeaten 59.
England now have 10 points in their first game of the World Cup Super League and a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sri Lanka name Mendis as Test captain after de Silva steps down
Kusal Mendis will take over as Sri Lanka Test captain after all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
Starc compares Australia's away year to a golf Grand Slam
Australia's ageing Test side faces a defining year with tours of South Africa, India and England.
UAE President’s Cup to be held in Syria for first time
The 16th leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses will be held at the Latakia Racecourse in Syria on Friday, marking the series’ first appearance in the country.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta extends contract until 2030
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who last season guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, has signed a new contract until June 2030, the English champions announced on Wednesday.
Silva, 40, comes out of retirement to join Hong Kong's Sha Tin
Former Spain midfielder David Silva, who spent 10 years at Manchester City, has returned to professional football at age 40, joining Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin on Wednesday.
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