Live England cricket is shape-shifting this week, with today's 3rd and final ODI against Ireland giving way to a Test series against Pakistan at Old Trafford tomorrow. First though, we've got the last match of this highly entertaining white ball clash between the neighbouring islands to enjoy - with Tuesday's action once again coming from Southampton and the Ageas Bowl. Follow our guide to get an England vs Ireland live stream - watch cricket online no matter where you are in the world right now.
Today's 3rd England vs Ireland ODI cricket match takes place at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. TV coverage begins at 1.30pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, ahead of a 2pm start. Anyone without Sky can watch all the action with a Now TV Sky Sports Pass in both England and Ireland.
Hosts England hold an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the series heading in the final ODI, but the 50-over format means that any result is possible today - and there's still plenty at stake for both sides. The England vs Ireland ODI series represents the first matches played as part of the new Cricket World Cup Super League - a qualifying competition for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. You get 10 points for a win, nothing for a loss and...well, that's as far as we've made it to date.
For up-and-coming cricketing nations like Ireland, that means every match is an opportunity to prove they belong on the world stage - and unearth the new talent they'll need to cement a place there. This ODI series is a case in point, as it's seen the international debut of 21-year-old Curtis Campher. The South African-born all-rounder knocked scores of 59 and 68 in the 1st and 2nd ODIs, respectively - and if the half-centuries keeping coming at this level, the men in green will want to keep his passport under lock and key.
From England's perspective, it's been a fairly straightforward return to competitive ODI cricket action. The current World Cup holders have been challenged by Ireland at times but mostly seemed comfortable, with (Dublin-born...) captain Eoin Morgan using the opportunity to start assessing the depth of his squad in the absence of stars like Ben Stokes, Joffra Archer and Joe Root.
One player who's certainly seized the day is veteran wicket keeper Jonny Bairstow, a World Cup winner last year who may also have just have revived his wider England cricket career by swatting an exceptional 82 from just 41 in the second ODI. If that's what fine-tuning a winning formula looks like, England fans will be happy enough as - in all honesty - the afterglow of that day in July 2019 hasn't really worn off yet.
Can England make it a clean sweep in Southampton or will Ireland fight back at the last to take their first steps towards World Cup qualification? There's only one way to find out. Follow our guide to get an England vs Ireland live stream and watch cricket online today as the 3rd ODI takes place this August.
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How to watch England vs Ireland ODI cricket from outside your country
Cricket fans in the UK, Australia and the US can read on for details of how to watch the 3rd England vs Ireland ODI today. However, if you're away from home country and looking to catch the action, you'll likely to find you won't be able to use your normal streaming services thanks to geo-blocking.
Thankfully there's a way to alleviate that frustration. By using a VPN you'll be able to watch the game without having to resort to watching via some dodgy feed your mate told you about.
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