Ireland score 329 for a second time to beat England in close finish

England v Ireland – Third One Day International – Ageas Bowl Picture: PA

Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie starred as 329 once again proved to be the magic number for Ireland, who claimed only a second win over England in their history after overcoming the world champions in a final over thriller.

Set an identical score to the one they finished on to famously beat England at the 2011 World Cup, a 214-run stand between Stirling and captain Balbirnie laid the foundations in the final match of the Royal London series.