Ireland shock England at CWC
2011-03-02 19:05
Bangalore - Kevin O'Brien struck the fastest-ever World Cup hundred as Ireland pulled off a sensational three-wicket win over England on Wednesday.
Ireland, chasing 328 for victory, won with five balls to spare as they finished on 329 for seven.
It seemed as if England, who made 327 for eight, were cruising to victory when they reduced non-Test playing Ireland to 111 for five.
But in a brilliant burst of power-hitting O'Brien got to three figures in just 50 balls at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
That meant he'd obliterated former Australia opener Matthew Hayden's previous fastest World Cup century record off 66 balls against South Africa at St Kitts in 2007.
O'Brien's whirlwind innings of 113 off 63 balls, including six sixes and 13 fours, ended when he was run out going for a second run by Tim Bresnan's throw to wicketkeeper Matt Prior.
Don't get RHona's hopes up, but imagine Ireland make the finals.... image281
Begorah it was so nice to see the SA B side get a klap from the little green men. Did you see the look on figjam's face. Pietersen you are a wally of note and a total eejit! (for those who don't know figjam = f..k I'm good just ask me! image 11
I'm S-o-o-o-o glad I was able to see the end of the game. One of the best CWC moments ever!
@ Skinny - you said everything, exactly how I feel.
bravo
Ok that's not funny. Then the SA "B" team come and klap the Proteas... ThatStinks2
Proteas claim dramatic win
2011-03-12 19:15
The Proteas have beaten India in a dramatic Group B Cricket World Cup match in Nagpur on Saturday.
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The Proteas won by three wickets to virtually secure their spot in the quarter-finals.
Earlier, India were bowled out for 296 in 48.4 overs, losing their last nine wickets for a mere 29 runs.
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South Africa's remaining Group B matches are against Ireland (Tuesday, March 15 at 11:00) and Bangladesh (Saturday, March 19 at 05:30)
The impossible was achieved.
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Very enjoyable game India V South Africa,.............. at the moment Australia 171/4 Kenya yet to bat 30.4 overs played................................... image04