England's Ashes celebrations have almost come to an embarrassing early end -- they've narrowly avoided defeat against Ireland in a one-day cricket international in Belfast.
Rain played a hand as England claimed a three-run victory under the Duckworth/Lewis method.
Just five days after regaining the famous urn, England sputtered to 203 for nine, and only just managed to hold on as Ireland chased a revised total of 116 in 20 overs after a long rain delay.
