Ireland put another fighting performance, but didn't cross the line as India won by with 5 wickets 24 balls remaining and moves on top in Group B with 5 points in the 22nd match of 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup at Bengaluru on Sunday, 6th March 2011.
Ireland invited to bat first lost 2 early wickets but Porterfield 75 runs and Nial O'Brien 46 put 113 runs for the 3rd wicket and then Yuvraj took 5 wickets to restrict them on 207 runs.
India also lost 2 wickets early then Tendulkar 38 runs and Kohli 34 put them back on track. But few quick wickets again troubled them and Yuvraj again comes to rescue with well timed unbeaten 50 runs and Yusuf Pathan hit few sixes in the end to release pressure with 30 not out runs.
Match Summary:
Ireland - 207 all out in 47.5 overs (Porterfield 75, N O'Brien 46, Yuvraj 5-31, Zaheer 3-30)
India - 210 all out in 46 overs (Yuvraj 50*, Pathan 30*, Johnston 2-16)
Toss - India won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Man of the Match - Yuvraj Singh (India)
Result - India won by 5 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)
Points - India 2, Ireland 0
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