- England defeated Ireland by four wickets in the first T20 match of the series, successfully chasing a target of 197.
- Phil Salt was awarded man of the match for his decisive 89 runs off 46 balls, propelling England's chase.
- Jacob Bethell, at 21, became the youngest man to captain England in an international match, securing a win in his debut.
- Ireland posted a challenging total of 196, with Harry Tector scoring 61 not out and Lorcan Tucker contributing 55 runs.
- The victory marks England's first over Ireland in T20s since a 2022 World Cup defeat and a previous washout.
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Phil Salt stars as Jacob Bethell makes winning start as England T20 captain
