Bangalore Cricket fans witnessed an outstanding and unbelievable match between England and Ireland. Outstanding because both teams made runs in excess of 300 courtesy the fastest World Cup Century by KJ O Brien- 100 from 50 balls and unbelievable because Ireland came out victorious by defeating the English team! The Green Team not only had their Irish fans cheering them up but for every run that an Irishman was scoring the Indian fans seated in the stadium jumped and shouted and waved their hands supporting the entire Irish Team who broke many records during the run fest!
Future Cricket Star Kevin O Brien
Batting first, England posted a huge total of 327 for 8 wickets in 50 overs. While Trott missed his century by 8 runs, IR bell fell for 81 and Kevin Pietersen for 59. For the Irish bowling JF Mooney was the most successful taking 4 wickets and DT Johnston striking 2. Chasing the target Ireland was down at 111 for 5 wickets in the 24th over when the historic event took place in the stadium. A see saw of a match saw KOB run out for 113 from 63 balls who hit 13 4s and 6 sixes, Cusack run out for 47, Stirling and Joyce both out for 32 & NJ O brien, elder brother of KOB, with 29 runs. The big guy KO Brien and his batting partner AR Cusack played their roles to life Ireland from ashes to glory. A last assault from Mooney saw his contribution of 33 from 30 balls bring victory for the Irishmen. Ireland won by 3 wickets with 5 balls remaining. K O Brien took the Man of the Match award. A historic triumph indeed! One of the best matches and one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup tournament.
KOB IS THE MAN! The new IPL MAN is KJ O Brien!
Well, now that 26 yo KOB has showcased his big hitting talents, the IPL may be looking to book him for their matchs very soon. After all, this was one of the biggest sporting moments in Irish history. An Irish fan has already said that even if Ireland does not defeat the remaining teams in the World Cup, it doesnt matter as the Irish team has defeated the English! This was the intensity of their win. ALL THE BEST TEAM IRELAND!!!
Click here for the HISTORIC MATCH IRELAND VERSUS ENGLAND WORLD CUP CRICKET 2011 SCOREBOARD from CRICINFO website! Eng v Ire scorecard
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