Bangladesh won the important low scoring match against Ireland in Mirpur in their group match of World Cup 2011 by 27 runs. In 2007 Ireland beat Bangladesh so this match was a revenge for the home team. After winning the toss Bangladeshi captain Shakib Al Hasan elected to bat first. Bangladeshi opener Tamin Iqbal and Imrul Kayes gave Bangladesh a flying start. They scored 51 runs in just 6 overs. But Irish bowlers came in the game with taking 4 quick wickets. Bangladeshi middle order batsman Rahim and Rakibul made a 61run partnership to rebuild the innings but again the Irish bowlers took some regular wickets. And finally Bangladesh managed to score 205 runs for the loss of all wickets.
In reply Irish batsman did not have a good start. They were losing wickets in regular intervale. O'brain brother tried to make healthy innings, they scored 38 and 37 each. Among bangladeshi bowlers Shafiul took 4 wickets while Shakib and Ashraful took 2 wickets each. Tamim Iqbal was selected man of the match who scored 44runs from 43 balls, highest scored of the match, and also took a brilliant catch.
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