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Philip Salt's fiery 89 helped England chase down 197 against Ireland in the first T20I and go 1-0 up in the three-match series in Dublin. Salt smashed ten fours and four sixes in his innings.

Jacob Bethell expressed his desire for more Test opportunities after limited game time against India, despite impressive performances earlier in the series against New Zealand. While acknowledging the value of being around the team, he looks forward to the upcoming T20Is against South Africa and captaining the side in Ireland.

Mark Butcher questions Jacob Bethell's captaincy for the Ireland T20Is. Butcher highlights Bethell's limited summer cricket. He points out the absence of key players like Harry Brook. Butcher suggests it disrespects Ireland's cricket. The series features players like Jordan Cox and Liam Livingstone. Butcher questions the necessity of Bethell's role given upcoming Ashes.