It was an amazing match, wasn't it? For 74 overs, it went exactly like it was supposed to. England made a mammoth 300+ total, Ireland floundered early in their innings to reach 111 for 5.
And then O'Brien decided, nah, let's shake things up a little. Let's screw with Strauss, make the fastest century ever in World Cups, something not Sehwag, Afridi, Hayden ... (insert names of fast scoring batsmen here) have been able to do, and chase down the highest total ever in WC along the way. Just a minor side effect.
Bloody brilliant I tell you.
Only bad thing is that they're playing India next. Promises to be a good match.
Cricinfo quotes:
An elderly Irishman, his eyes glistening with pride, said it all. "The Indian fans are good and friendly. But after today, watch out India. You are next." The Green Army marches on.
Foot-stomping. Beer Guzzling. Laughter. The Cinderellas of World Cricket might have been expected to return to sackcloth after midnight, but the party has only just begun.
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