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Robert Hynes

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie hails win over England

Andrew Balbirnie hailed Ireland's win over England as "one we'll remember forever" after Tuesday's success.

The Ireland captain helped his side to a memorable win over the world champions at the Ageas Bowl.

Centuries from Paul Stirling and Balbirnie in a 214-run stand helped Ireland to just their second victory over the hosts, overhauling them 328.

Speaking after the game Balbirnie said: "We've beaten the T20 world champions in their own backyards and we've beaten the ODI champions.

"It's a huge win for us and this group. For the young guys to be involved in this series but to also be involved in a win like that is special and one we'll remember forever.

"I don't know if it's sunk in. Hopefully we've given the kids and the young generation a bit of a boost and something to strive towards."

Catcher Mark Adair (l) , bowler Craig Young (r) and Andrew Balbirnie (c) of Ireland celebrate the wicket of Sam Billings of England during the Third One Day International between England and Ireland (Stu Forster/Getty Images)

A number of Ireland players based in the Republic now face a two-week quarantine when they return home due to Covid-19.

Balbirnie joked: "Hopefully if the Government are watching they could let it slide for two weeks! It's going to be frustrating but that's just the way it's going.

"It's a strange situation but it's been a strange situation for four months and we've just got to do as we're told.

"It will be a strange two weeks but I'm sure I'll find a couple of books or I might watch this game four or five times."

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