Bangalore: Kevin O'Brien began a surprising counterattack to keep the Irish with a slight chance of a shock victory over England in World Cup Group B on Wednesday.
Ireland pursued the prosecution of 327 with the loss of seven players.
Earlier today, a half-century, Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell helped England after an impressive 327-8 against Ireland.
England: Andrew Strauss (captain), Kevin Pietersen, Jonathan Trott, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Matt Prior (WK), Michael Yardy, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, James Anderson.
Ireland: William Porterfield (captain), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Neil O'Brien (WK), Alex Cusack, Kevin O'Brien, Gary Wilson, John Mooney, Trent Johnston, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin
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