Video of the Day (18/03/2007) - More Shocks in the Cricket World Cup!

The other day, I posted the video of Ireland drawing with Zimbabwe. But now they faced a much tougher test, a game against a tournament favourite, Pakistan. Also, Bangladesh played another favourite India. Bangladesh are an improving side, but really aren't that good.

The support of the Irish fans was excellent. Pakistan are out, and Ireland are almost guaranteed of a place in the Super Eight - which was supposed to feature the top 8 in the world. Ireland are barely in the top 16 in the world, which considering only about 25 countries in the world can field a team, is a huge shock. Bangladesh perhaps less so, but it's such a shock to see Bangladesh beating top opposition - but I expect more of it in the future.

The Ireland innings (the one that got Botha out) featured probably the worst umpiring decision in World Cup History!

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

998 days ago

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I'll try to find the Bangladeshi & Irish replies as and when I can - I thought they'd be in the video.

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ThecrookedcapAll-Star

998 days ago

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Appropriately enough that the Ireland upset came on St. Patrick's Day.

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

998 days ago

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Indeed, much has been made of it! On the same theme, ironic how green the pitch was! (It shouldn't have green grass on it! - That makes it easier for bowlers.)

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