Bowlers carry Bangladesh home against Ireland

Dhaka: Bangladesh survived a scare before their bowlers rescued them to post a 27-run victory over Ireland in a World Cup Group B match here Friday.

Defending a small score of 205 runs, Bangladesh bowled out Ireland for 178 runs in 45 overs with pacer Shafiul Islam taking four wickets. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Ashraful took two wickets each.

The bowlers were backed by some strong fielding with opener Tamim Iqbal, who scored a brisk 44, taking a brilliant diving catch at deep to get rid of Ireland's top scorer Niall O'Brien (38). The catch swung the match in Bangladesh's favour.

In Image: Bangladesh players celebrate after winning their Cricket World Cup Group B match against Ireland

Text: IANS

Images: AP

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