Eng vs Ire 2010 T20WC 10th Match Result - England qualified in Super 8 on run rate after washout

England just managed to avoid shocking elimination from 2010 Twent20 World Cup, thanks to wash out against Ireland and qualified for the Super Eight round due to better run-rate on Tuesday, 4th May, 2010 at Providence. Eng made 120/8 in 20 overs and Ire made 14/1 in 3.3 overs.

England was struggling from the start and reduced to 49/4 due to tight bowling and fielding by Ireland but Eion Morgan once again hit 45 runs and took them to a respectable total of 120 runs. In the start of Ireland once again rain arrived and stops the play and match declared draw but England qualified due to better run rate.

Match Summary:

England - 120/8 in 20 overs (Morgan 45, O'Brien 2-22)

Ireland - 14/1 3.3 over

Toss - Ireland, who chose to field.

Points - England 1, Ireland 1

Result - No Result.