07-05-2017 20:44 via theguardian.com

Jonny Bairstow turns on the style as England claim ODI series against Ireland

• England 328-6; Ireland 243
• England won by 85 runsJonny Bairstow has done all he can to nudge England towards a rethink of their plans before this summer’s Champions Trophy with his brutal exhibition of hitting and the golden arm of Joe Root setting up an 85-run win over Ireland at Lord’s.After the mis-match in Bristol on Friday Eoin Morgan’s side were looking for a stronger pre-tournament tune-up from the tourists, who in turn needed to salvage some pride and stav
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