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Ireland stunned England by chasing huge total

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By jazbablog - Wed Mar 02, 10:21 pm

BANGALORE: Kevin O’Brien launched an astonishing counter-attack to keep Ireland in with an outside chance of a shock victory over England in World Cup Group B match on Wednesday.

Ireland chased the pursuit of 327 with the loss of seven players.

Earlier today, half-centuries by Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell helped England post an impressive 327-8 against Ireland.

England: Andrew Strauss (capt), Kevin Pietersen, Jonathan Trott, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Matt Prior (wk), Michael Yardy, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, James Anderson.

Ireland: William Porterfield (capt), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Niall O’Brien (wk), Alex Cusack, Kevin O’Brien, Gary Wilson, John Mooney, Trent Johnston, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin

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