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Ireland claim second ODI win over England thanks to Stirling, Balbirnie centuries – Wide World of Sports

Second win for cricket minnows over world champions

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Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie starred as Ireland claimed only a second win over England in its history, after overcoming the world champions in the final over on Tuesday (local time).
Set a target of 329 — the same score they finished on to beat England at the 2011 World Cup — the Irish laid the foundations with a 214-run stand between Stirling and captain Balbirnie in the final match of the Royal London series.
Stirling was run out for 142 while Balbirnie holed out for 113 with 50 still …

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