Pakistan out of World Cup

17/03/2007.

Pakistant is out of World Cup after loosing to the Ireland. Ireland won by 3 wickets. Earlier Pakistan lost their first match by West Indies.

A disappointing batting performance saw Pakistan being skittled out for 132 runs in 45.4 overs after Ireland skipper Trent Johnston elected to field. Kamran Akmal, who scored 27 off 47 deliveries, including four boundaries, was the top scorer for Pakistan who failed to recover from the jolting. In return Ireland made required runs with some resistance from Mohammad Sami who bowled brilliantly.

Score : 132 in 45.4 overs (Kamran Akmal 27, Imran Nazir 24, Yousuf 15, WB Rankin 3/32, Botha 2/5, McCallan 2/12) Ireland 133/7 in 41.4 overs (NJ O'Brien 72, KJ O'Brien 16, Mohammad Sami 3/29, Anjum 2/29)