March 2011
Ireland chased the highest run score in the World Cup history as they beat England by 3 wickets with 5 balls remaining chasing 327 runs as Kevin O'Brien hit 63 balls 113 runs with 13 fours and 6 sixes.
Minnows Ireland successfully chased 327 runs, highest run chase in the Cricket World Cup history, would you believe this...?, Yes Ireland have done it, they made 329/7 chasing England's 327 runs with 5 balls remaining in the 15th match of 2011 Cricket World Cup in Group B game on Wednesday, 2nd Marc, 2011 at Bangalore.

Bangalore is the same ground where England just missed to create history against India when tey tied at 338 runs but today they were on the reverse side and Ireland shocked them with a big chase. England made 327/8 in 50 overs thanks to Trott 92, Bell 81 and Pietersen 59 runs. But Ireland have other plans as they chased and O'Brien played a fiery inning of 63 balls 113 runs with 13 fours and 6 sixes.

Match Summary:

England - 327/8 in 50 overs (Trott 92, Bell 81, Pietersen 59)

Ireland - 329/7 in 49.1 overs (O'Brien 113, Cusack 47)

Toss - England won the toss and elected to bat first.

Man of the Match - KevinO'Brien (Ireland)

Result - Ireland won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)

Points - Ireland 2, England 0










South Africa v Netherlands 2011 World Cup Live Score at Mohali - SAF v NED CWC 16th Match Live Commentary

In an another unmatched 16th match of 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, title favorite South Africa will take Netherlands in the first game of Thursday, 3rd March, 2011 at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh in a day game starting from 04:00 GMT, 09:30 local, 09:30 IST.

South Africa won comfortably against West Indies and will now looking for a big win to further increase their run rate while Holland on the other hand played really well against England with 292 runs but disappointed against West Indies with 215 runs lost.

South Africa v Holland World Cup 16th Match Live Score with ball by ball Commentary: