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England vs Ireland
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England vs Ireland
March 03, 2011 00:06
England won the toss and elected to bat in a match that was believed to be a practice game for them, but destiny had other plans.
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Ireland eventually got through with three wickets in hand causing one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup history. It was also the highest run chase in a World Cup match, certainly one that no one would have predicted. (Getty Images)
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Kevin O'Brien scored a scintillating hundred off just 50 balls, the fastest the World cup has seen. Ireland edged towards a run-a-ball target as the World Cup's first upset seemed certain. (Getty Images)
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Nervous nineties had almost caught up with the Irish batsman when he scooped a catch behind the bowler, but England skipper Andrew Strauss could not hold on to it. (AFP Photo)
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He scored his next 40 runs off just 10 balls and then went on to complete his century in just 50 balls. He received good support from the other end by Alex Cusack and John Mooney. (Getty Images)
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He scorched to a 30-ball fifty and put Ireland back into contention. Ireland saw themselves with more than just a fighting chance against the mighty England side. (Getty Images)
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He scorched to a 30-ball fifty and put Ireland back into contention. Ireland saw themselves with more than just a fighting chance against the mighty England side. (Getty Images)
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Ireland came to bat with their backs to the wall and their innings considered no more than a formality. Captain William Porterfield departed of the first ball and defeat seemed certain for the Irish once again.
Ireland however, were not over-awed by the stage or the target and continued to maintain a run rate in the range of 5-6 runs an over as England continued to display a poor show in the field. (Getty Images)
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This time however, there was no one to get their act together and England were restricted to 327. The score in broader terms was huge, but considering England's situation 10 overs before, it was less than what many had expected. (AFP Photo)
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England looked set for a score in excess of 300 as both neared centuries. Like the openers, both were dismissed in quick succession and neither of them could complete a century. (AFP Photo)
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Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell batted extremely well and took the score close to 300 as both scored brisk fifties. (AFP Photo)
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England looked set for a score in excess of 300 as both neared centuries. (AFP Photo)
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The openers however, were dismissed in quick succession which brought Trott and Bell to the crease. (AFP Photo)
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England won the toss and elected to bat in a match that was believed to be a practice game for them. The England batting which had scored over 600 runs in the last two matches started off really well with Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Strauss. (AFP Photo)
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