England cruise to victory against Ireland in first ODI

David Willey celebrated his return to the England team with a maiden one-day international five-wicket haul as the world champions drew first blood in the Royal London series against Ireland at the Ageas Bowl. (Source: Reuters)

In England's first home ODI since winning their first 50-over World Cup, Willey's 5-30 restricted Ireland to 172 all out in 44.4 overs, a total the hosts overhauled with six wickets to spare. (Source; Reuters)

England had lurched to 78-4 but Sam Billings, included after Joe Denly's withdrawal due to a back injury, settled the team's nerves with a 67 not out off 54 deliveries in an unbroken 96-run stand with Eoin Morgan. (Source: Reuters)

England got over the line with 22.1 overs still remaining at the start of a three-ODI series that marks the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, forming part of the qualification process for India 2023. (Source: Reuters)

Ireland were saved from free fall by international debutant Curtis Campher, a South African-born all-rounder who qualifies through his mother's passport. (Source: Reuters)

Morgan had demoted himself to six but came to the crease to join Billings, who twice reverse swept Singh for four and seemed more confident on a surface that had given his top-order teammates trouble. (Source: Reuters)

Players kneel in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign before the start of play, as play resumes behind closed doors. (Source: Reuters)