Minnows Ireland successfully chased 327 runs, highest run chase in the Cricket World Cup history, would you believe this...?, Yes Ireland have done it, they made 329/7 chasing England's 327 runs with 5 balls remaining in the 15th match of 2011 Cricket World Cup in Group B game on Wednesday, 2nd Marc, 2011 at Bangalore.
Bangalore is the same ground where England just missed to create history against India when tey tied at 338 runs but today they were on the reverse side and Ireland shocked them with a big chase. England made 327/8 in 50 overs thanks to Trott 92, Bell 81 and Pietersen 59 runs. But Ireland have other plans as they chased and O'Brien played a fiery inning of 63 balls 113 runs with 13 fours and 6 sixes.
Match Summary:
England - 327/8 all out in 50 overs (Trott 92, Bell 81, Pietersen 59)
Ireland - 329/7 in 49.1 overs (O'Brien 113, Cusack 47)
Toss - England won the toss and elected to bat first.
Man of the Match - KevinO'Brien (Ireland)
Result - Ireland won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Points - Ireland 2, England 0
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