Story Ireland's 2007 Cricket World Cup [C 2007]

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Ireland's 2007 Cricket World Cup [C 2007]

Ireland have appointed a new coach in Steven Smith, they dream of reaching the Super 8's stage but will be happy just to put up a good performance and show the World, Ireland are a cricketing nation.

Squad:
Trent Johnston (Captain)
Kyle McCallan (Vice Captain)
Andre Botha
Jeremy Bray
Kenneth Carroll
Peter Gillespie
Dave Langford-Smith
John Mooney
Paul Mooney
Eoin Morgan
Kevin O'Brien
Niall O'Brien (wk)
William Porterfield
Boyd Rankin
Andrew White

Fixtures:
March, Thu 15 5th Match, Group D Ireland v Zimbabwe Sabina Park, Jamaica

March, Sat 17 9th Match, Group D Ireland v Pakistan Sabina Park, Jamaica

March, Fri 23 21st Match, Group D Ireland v West Indies Sabina Park, Jamaica

Sky Sports News will be showing an interview with Ireland captain, Trent Johnston later today in anticipation of Ireland's first ever World Cup game.​

 

[Pakistani Army]

Good luck and p.s: beat Pakistan!!!

 

[duffarama]

Good luck Ireland Rule. I wouldn't be putting all my money on Ireland at this stage but St. Patties day should give them a win against the Pakistanis.

 

[Ireland_Rule]

Press conference with Trent Johnston

Ireland captain, Trent Johnston attended a presss conference packed with anxious reporters, most of the questions were asking Johnston what he hoped for the World Cup. Johnston replied mostly with that Ireland didn't expect to win all their games but hoped they could maybe pull off a shock. Their intentions were to put up a good display which the Irish public could be proud of and to let the World know that Ireland are serious about Cricket.

With Ireland's first game, against Zimbabwe coming up the Irish got into the swing of things as it was announced all major Irish cricket grounds would be having a big screen in place to bring the World Cup to the Irish public.
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[Pakistani Army]

Good luck against the Zimbabweans Bouncer....ill be watching mate

 

[Ireland_Rule]

Zimbabwe Win The Toss

Ireland captain Trent Johnston lost the toss but it turned out to be a good toss to lose. Zimbabwe chose to field first on a dry pitch. Today is very humid and it seems like a batsman's paradise, is there a method to Zimbabwe's madness?

Ireland Line-Up:
Jeremy Bray
William Porterfield
Eoin Morgan
Niall O'Brien
Andre Botha
Kevin O'Brien
Andrew White
Kyle McCallan
Trent Johnston (c)
Dave Langford-Smith
Boyd Rankin
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[Jaztheman]

good luck ireland

 

[Pakistani Army]

Good luck Ireland.....

 

[Ireland_Rule]

Ireland Make slow Start

Ireland have made a slow start to their innings but have seen off the new ball without losing a wicket, can they now push on?

Jeremy Bray 11*
William Porterfield 19*

Extras 10

Ireland 40-0 (15 Overs)

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[Pakistani Army]

Slow but good start for Ireland...They should look to progress a bit

 

[Ireland_Rule]

Ireland Step On The Gas

Ireland have continued their innings at a faster rate without losing one of their opening batsmen, Zimbabwe will need to break this partnership ASAP.

Jeremy Bray 25*
William Porterfield 40*

Extras 16

Ireland 81-0 (24 Overs) RR:3.375
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[Pakistani Army]

Great partnership between these 2.....

 

[Ireland_Rule]

Porterfield goes for 42

Zimbabwe have broken the Ireland partnership with William Porterfield edging to Teemu Tainio off the bowling of Christopher Mpofu.

Jeremy Bray 26*
William Porterfield c Tainio b Mpofu 42
Eoin Morgan 0*

Extras 16

Ireland 84-1 (24.4 Overs) RR:3.375
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[Pakistani Army]

Unlucky Porterfield, he was playing so well aswell

 

[Ireland_Rule]

Ireland Lose Quick Wickets

Ireland have again stepped up their run rate but have lost 3 wickets, Bray went first followed by Morgan and Niall O'Brien, can they now steady the ship?

Jeremy Bray - lbw b Streak - 41
William Porterfield - c Taibu b Mpofu - 42
Eoin Morgan - Run Out - 9
Niall O'Brien - c Taibu b Murphy - 12
Andre Botha - Not Out - 0*
Kevin O'Brien - Not Out - 4*

Extras 16

Ireland 124-4 (29 Overs) RR:4.275
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