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ICC World Twenty20: Bangladesh v Ireland

Pete Baker on March 11, 2016, 1:00 pm

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After defeat in their opening game against ICC World Twenty20 newcomers Oman, Ireland’s cricketers now face group favourites Bangladesh in a must-win match if they are to stay in the running for the Super10 stage. Despite that favourite status, Bangladesh had a scare against the Netherlands in a narrow 8 run win and two of its bowlers’ actions have been called into question by ICC officials. Apparently the Ireland coach, John Bracewell, doesn’t anticipate making many changes to the starting eleven from the first …

ICC T20 World Cup 2014: Ireland v Netherlands

Pete Baker on March 21, 2014, 9:00 am

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With two wins in their opening two games of the ICC World Twenty20 2014, Ireland are two points clear at the top of Group B with one game left. A win against the Netherlands this morning will see them comfortably through to the Super 10 stage. A loss will open the door to both the Netherlands and Zimbabwe – who easily overhauled UAE earlier today – to top the final group standings on Net Run Rate. There can be only one… Tournament hosts Bangladesh have already progressed to the …

ICC World Cup 2011: Bangladesh V Ireland

Pete Baker on February 25, 2011, 12:35 pm

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The Ireland cricket team open their ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 tournament today against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat. Concern about the Bangladeshi openers may have been justified, but a discplined Ireland managed to bowl them all out for 205 runs, in 49.2 of the 50 overs. Ed Joyce will be hoping for a successful return to the Ireland side in the innings to come. Bangladesh 205 all …