Villiers takes two wickets as Ireland reaches 83-4 against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
England elected to bowl first in the second one-day international at Leicester, looking to build on their 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Ireland encountered early difficulty against the England attack, slipping to 83-4 as play continues. Villiers spearheaded the bowling effort by taking two wickets, including the dismissal of Prendergast who was caught by Kemp at deep mid-wicket. The Ireland innings also saw the departure of opener Tector, who was run out by Dunkley, and Lewis, who was bowled by Wong for 19. The match remains in progress as the teams compete in the second installment of this series. Coverage is available through BBC radio and live text updates.
- •England leads the three-match series 1-0 entering this contest.
- •England won the toss and chose to bowl first at Leicester.
- •Villiers claimed two wickets for the England side.
- •Ireland reached 83-4 with Lewis contributing 19 runs before being bowled.
- •Tector was dismissed via a run out by Dunkley.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Villiers strikes twice as Ireland slip to 83-4 against England
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