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Wong stars as England thump Ireland to seal series

Wong stars as England thump Ireland to seal series
BBC News Thursday 03 September 2026, 17:26 UTC 1 min read
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Issy Wong's first international five-wicket haul leads England to a six-wicket win over Ireland and seals the three-match series with a game to spare.

Issy Wong's first international five-wicket haul leads England to a six-wicket win over Ireland and seals the three-match series with a game to spare.
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