Record breaking Porterfield inspires Ireland

A record breaking unbeaten 127 from Irish skipper William Porterfield inspired his side to a crushing 75 run win against USA in the sweltering desert heat of Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.
By Kevin McLaughlin
Published 21st Nov 2013, 15:21 BST
William Porterfield receives the MOM award from Dev Govindjee following his unbeaten 127 against the USA as Ireland won by 75 runs.William Porterfield receives the MOM award from Dev Govindjee following his unbeaten 127 against the USA as Ireland won by 75 runs.
William Porterfield receives the MOM award from Dev Govindjee following his unbeaten 127 against the USA as Ireland won by 75 runs.

Disappointingly for Porterfield and Co their game today (Thursday) against Italy, incredibly didn’t take place because of rain in the UAE.

Two more wins, against Uganda on Friday and second placed Hong Kong on Sunday would see Ireland emerge as group winners and into the semi-finals of the tournament.

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The match tomorrow against Uganda gets under way at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium at 10am (UK/Ireland).

However after Wednesday’s record breaking innings Sentinel Sport’s cricket correspondent Barry Chambers spoke to the former Donemana man.

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