Winning start for Ireland

Ireland secured a nerve wracking three wicket win over Zimbabwe, in their opening ICC World T20 game today.
By Kevin McLaughlin
Published 17th Mar 2014, 11:47 BST
Andrew McBrine celebrates with Paul Stirling, Andrew Wilson (wicket-keeper) and skipper William Porterfield, after taking a wicket against Zimbabwe in today's ICC World T20 opener.Andrew McBrine celebrates with Paul Stirling, Andrew Wilson (wicket-keeper) and skipper William Porterfield, after taking a wicket against Zimbabwe in today's ICC World T20 opener.
Andrew McBrine celebrates with Paul Stirling, Andrew Wilson (wicket-keeper) and skipper William Porterfield, after taking a wicket against Zimbabwe in today's ICC World T20 opener.

After putting Zimbabwe into bat the Ireland bowlers reduced Alan Butcher’s side to 163 for 5 off their 20 overs after some good tight bowling from George Dockrell (4-0-18-2) and North West Warrior Andrew McBrine (4-0-26-2).

Former Donemana man William Porterfield and Paul Stirling gave Ireland the perfect platform to chase down the runs, as they scored an impressive 80 before the skipper was caught for 31 runs.

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Man of the match Stirling went on to score 60 runs before Alex Cusack and Eglinton’s Stuart Thompson guided Ireland home, scoring the winning run off the last ball of the game.

Ireland face UAE in their second game this Wednesday again at 1.30pm. See Sentinel Sport website later on for more reaction from Bangladesh.

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