A glimpse of the players meeting their families© Instagram
The Irish cricket team were delighted after the stunning five-run (DLS method) victory over England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Riding Andrew Balbirnie’s 62 out of 47, Ireland scored 157 runs before being thrown out. While defending the total, they brought England back to 86 for 5 in 13.1 overs. The Three Lions made a mini comeback, reaching 105 for 5 in 14.3 overs before rain interrupted play and forced the outcome of the game to be decided via the DLS method.
After the umpires announced that play was canceled due to rain and that Ireland won the game, the players of the winning side were unable to control their emotions. They celebrated the great achievement by hugging their family and friends in the stands.
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“It’s amazing, a little bit emotional,” said Man of the Match Balbirnie.
“Our message was to just create chances and we know how this England team likes to play, if we seize every chance we would have a chance.
“This will do a lot to grow the game at home.”
It was Ireland’s second major defeat in the tournament after beating the West Indies in the first round to send home the two-time champions.
England were among the title favorites and were eager to beat Ireland after opening their tournament with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan at the weekend.
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Instead, the shocking defeat has thrown Group 1 wide open with Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and England all now with one win and one defeat. New Zealand top the table with three points from two matches.
(With AFP inputs)
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