Debutant Josh Tongue claimed five wickets to help England beat Ireland inside three days at Lord's, but only after a record 163-run partnership between tailenders Mark Adair and Andy McBrine.
England are on the verge of a first victory of the home summer after record-breaking innings by Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett almost saw Ireland defeated inside two days at Lord's.
Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher will see his dream become a reality when he steps out to play in this week's Test at Lord's against England.
The Proteas have qualified directly for the 50-over World Cup to be played in India later this year after the first ODI between Ireland and Bangladesh was abandoned.
Ireland crashed to an innings defeat on the final day of their second Test against Sri Lanka, who spun their way to a victory in Galle.
Ireland toiled for little reward in the field a day after their record-breaking batting feats as Sri Lanka charged to 357 for one in Galle to trail the tourists by just 135.