Ireland vs England, 3rd T20I at Dublin, IRE vs ENG, Sep 21 2025 - Match Result

5.42pm: Time for the presentations... Paul Stirling is first up: "Take positives from the week. The groundstaff in particular did really well. Don't think when you play England you exactly know what a winning score it. There were a lot of good things in both games. We were probably 15 short no matter what today, but I'm proud of the lads. We'll take each step as it comes, looking ahead to Bangladesh [tour in November]. In patches we've been good, don't think any surprises. Certainly had one eye on the World Cup. Very lucky with the crowds we have and are really appreciative."

Adil Rashid is named Player of the Match: "Thought there was a bit of purchase for spin. Credit to Ireland, they bowled well defending 150-odd. You've got to adapt to the ground, wherever you go. I thought as a group we did that really well. [World Cup] All looking forward to it, it's going to be a good one. Exciting time as a group. [Future] For myself, I take it a game at a time, don't look too far ahead. Enjoy the journey and see where life takes me."

Phil Salt is the Player of the Series: "It's been a brilliant trip. To win the series is the cherry on top but it's been a brilliant week. We've got a lot of cricket coming up, so it's nice to be here as a collective. [Ireland?] Bags of talent, I know a lot of the guys fairly well, they're stiff competition in their own conditions so nice to come away with a win. Bit of time off now, then the trip to NZ, so don't get too far ahead of ourselves."

England captain, Jacob Bethell: "Couldn't have dreamed it any better. To come out here and win the series is a great feeling. Impressive throughout the week, today conditions were slightly different. Wanted to carry on the momentum from SA and thought we did that pretty well. Cool that you get both ends of the spectrum, playing somewhere like Malahide was a great feeling and something I'd like to do again. [Handing back captaincy] Looking forward to it, let Brooky take the reins again in NZ."

Right, that's a wrap from us. Matt Roller's report is in the slot for you to donk over midwicket, and there'll be more to come as the English season enters its final week. If you're still in the market for old rivalries, India are just beginning their chase against Pakistan in Dubai. For now, from myself, Miler and Vairavan, it's good night and good luck. Bye!

5.35pm: Handshakes on the outfield as the crowd begin to filter out. The weather again caused a bit of jiggery-pokery, but on the whole the series went off well. Ireland are obviously short of game time but gave a decent account of themselves; England did a professional job under the stand-in captaincy of Jacob Bethell. You suspect they are already looking ahead to the tour of New Zealand next month for further signs of where their T20 game is before the World Cup

Young is back, one needed

Here's Dan again: "Cox looks to have really developed his game since his first (very brief) foray into international cricket. Got to be in the reckoning for the number 3 spot in the test team over the next year"

Delany again, 11 needed from 24

Rehan Ahmed comes in at No. 6

"Didn't realise the Blast allowed reviews for wides Alan." Lolz. I see what you did there, Dan

Gareth Delany on now