a10502a	Ireland v Essex
	Benson and Hedges Cup 1997 (Group D)
Venue	The Meadow, Downpatrick on 12th, 13th May 1997 (50-over match)
Balls per over	6
Toss	No toss made
Result	Match abandoned
Points	Ireland 1; Essex 1

Notes
--> The match was scheduled for one day but extended to two.