Nottingham Post published Alex Hales and Jake Ball help England wrap up series win over...

Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales hit 32 for England as they wrapped up a 2-0 Royal London Series success with an 85-run win over Ireland at Lord's.Trent Bridge team-mate Jake Ball also took one wicket for his country, after Jonny Bairstow's irresistible late hitting gave England a telling advantage.Captain Eoin Morgan (76) and ultra-reliable number three Joe Root (73) put England in handy shape with a third-wicket stand of 140, before Bairstow (72 not out) and Adil Rashid took over in a total of 328