The second and third matches of the series are expected to take place on December 28 and 30 respectively as planned with an alternative match official group if required.
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The first ODI between Ireland and USA, scheduled for December 26, has been cancelled following a positive COVID-19 test among the crew of match officials. Though only one match official has been infected, the other three in the group are unavailable despite returning negative tests, because they are deemed close contacts to the one positive case. However, the second and third matches of the series are expected to take place on December 28 and 30 respectively as planned with an alternative match official group if required.
Announcement on 1st ODI between Ireland Men and USA Men. ⬇️ https://t.co/X62qIWYlle
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) December 25, 2021
USA Cricket said that all the ticket holders for the first ODI “may re-use their tickets for the additional match in the series’ ‘ or, if the ticket-holder can’t attend another match, the “full fee will be refunded within 7 working days.
In the T20I series, USA had won the first match while Ireland won the second to end the series at 1-1. It was a historic moment for USA in Lauderhill where both matches took place as they secured their first victory against a Test playing nation as well as an ICC full member.
USA won the match by 26 runs. After posting a total of 188 runs in 20 overs USA restricted Ireland to just 162 for 6 in 20 overs. Meanwhile in the second T20I, Ireland roared back as they defeated the hosts by 9 runs to square the series and head into the ODI series on a positive note..
The series has had its share of COVID-19 issues already. On December 17, four Ireland players and a member of their support staff tested positive ahead of the series. Four days later, four positive COVID-19 cases were reported in the USA camp as well.
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