Pakistan 132/10 in 45.4 overs (Extras 29, Akmal 27) lost to Ireland 133/7 in 41.4 overs (NJ O'brien 72) by 3 wkts
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A shock of seismic proportions as Ireland knocked Pakistan out of the World Cup. On St. Patrick's day, the Irish played with grit and determination to hand Pak its most embarrassing loss ever as a result of which Ireland now stand at the threshold of qualifying for the Super 8's. Who would have given them a chance at the start of the tournament?
As for Pakistan, the knives have sharpened. Their leadership looked unimaginative in both the games and their players didn't show the never-say-die spirit that the Pak teams of the '90s were famous for.
With Pakistan's early exit and with India also on the brink of elimination, the tournament is in danger of losing its 2 most charismatic teams. Not good news for the ICC, the sponsors, the media moguls and the other middle man with financial interests the game.
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