Ireland and England Open T20 Series in Dublin

Ireland and England meet in the first of a three-match Twenty20 international series in Dublin on Wednesday, September 17, in a contest that pits an experienced Irish side under Paul Stirling against a youthful English team captained by 21-year-old Jacob Bethell. The match is scheduled to start in the early afternoon local time, and organisers say ticket demand has been high for the series.

Organisers and media listings differ on the precise ground in Dublin, with some notices naming The Village while others list Malahide Cricket Club, but all agree the fixtures will be played in the Irish capital over September 17, 19 and 21. Cricket Ireland said tickets for the second and third matches are sold out and that the opener is close to selling out. Broadcasters and streaming platforms include FanCode for viewers in India and a range of regional rights holders in other territories, according to rights listings.

Ireland arrive having played limited international white-ball cricket this summer and will rely on the experience of Stirling, who leads the side and is expected to anchor the top order. Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker provide further batting depth, while pacers Craig Young and...