England beat Ireland

31/03/2007

England beat Ireland by 48 runs

Chasing 267 for victory, Ireland was bowled out 218 in 48.1 overs against England in their Super Eights encounter at Guyana on Friday. After a crucial contribution with the bat, Andrew Flintoff notched a 4-wicket haul as England beat Ireland by 48 runs.

Earlier, a magnificent 90-run knock from Paul Collingwood spurred England to 266 for seven in 50 overs aginst Ireland in their Super Eights encounter.

Score : England 266/7 in 50 overs (Collingwood 90, Pietersen 48, Flintoff 43, Rankin 2/28, O Brien 1/26) Ireland 215/10 in 48.1 overs (O Brien 64, White 38, Portfield 31, Flintoff 4/43, Panesar 2/31)