They can beat Australia at their home and retain the ashes one day but they could face a humiliating defeat the very next day. History repeats once again for England. England,which tied the high voltage clash against India few days ago lost to low profile Ireland today. It was the same Chinnaswamy stadium of Bangalore which resistered a thrilling tie last Sunday,became the part of history of Irish cricket. but it was not the heroic of Strauss or Bresnan,It was one man's show.Kevin O'Brian who had hit 6 sixes and 13 fours during his innings of unbeaten 113.Kevin smashed the english bowlers brutally all around the park and resistered the fastest century at world cup scoring in just 50 balls. Kevin was looking solid against Bangladesh but unfortunately failed to win that game.But this time he delivered nicely for Ireland . We cant ignore the performance of Cusack and Mooney.Both played vital knocks.But it was kevin's night.
England, which was always inconsistant with its performance won the toss and decided to bat first.KP and Strauss started solidly and Trott and Bell capitalised the innings.Bell made 82 and Trott score 92.Collingwood's lack of form continued and england tell collapsed quickly.Mooney took 4 wickets but england was able to post a good total of 327. In responding the chase Porterfield fell on a duck.Joyce,Striling played slowly but once Ireland was struggling at 115/5.Kevin and Cusack combined a match winning partnership.Cusack fell after scoring 47 but Mooney finished the game for Ireland with 5 ball to spare.England bowling was so out matched and well supported by their fielders.Even Strauss dropped one catch.
With this shocking result the battle for quarterfinal place is going to be more competative and the point shared with India will be vital for England.
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