Phil Salt smashed a blistering 89 off 46 balls to lead England to a successful chase of Ireland’s 197 in the first T20I in Dublin, marking a winning debut for 21-year-old captain Jacob Bethell England’s youngest skipper in any format. Salt’s explosive innings, featuring 10 fours and four sixes, fell just short of back-to-back centuries after his 141* against South Africa. Opting to bowl first, Bethell's bold call paid off on a batter-friendly pitch in Malahide. “It was fun,” Salt said after sealing the victory with flair.
