Porterfield ton helps Ireland beat Bangladesh
Saturday, 17 July 2010
BELFAST, July 16 (AFP): Ireland captain William Porterfield inspired his side to another success against a Test-playing nation as Bangladesh were beaten by seven wickets in a one-day international in Belfast Thursday.
Porterfield hit 108 from 116 balls at Stormont to ensure Ireland easily chased down Bangladesh's total of 234-9 with seven wickets and five overs to spare.
The victory will serve to strengthen Ireland's case for more top-level opposition as the team, which defeated Pakistan at the 2007 World Cup, continues to improve rapidly.
Ireland were on top from the start and quickly reduced Bangladesh to 25-3, with Trent Johnston and Boyd Rankin doing the damage.
Imrul Kayes and the in-form Tamim Iqbal made just five each, while Jahurul Islam departed with just three runs to his name.
Bangladesh, who had claimed a first ever win over England last Saturday, recovered reasonably well thanks to Junaid Siddique's 100 from 123 balls and 50 from Shakib Al Hasan.
Junaid brought up his century off his 121st delivery, nine of which he hit for four. But he lasted just two more balls as Kevin O'Brien claimed his wicket.
Ireland 235 for 3 (Porterfield 108, Stirling 52) beat Bangladesh 234 for 9 (Siddique 100, Shakib 50, Rankin 3-43) by seven wickets
Porterfield hit 108 from 116 balls at Stormont to ensure Ireland easily chased down Bangladesh's total of 234-9 with seven wickets and five overs to spare.
The victory will serve to strengthen Ireland's case for more top-level opposition as the team, which defeated Pakistan at the 2007 World Cup, continues to improve rapidly.
Ireland were on top from the start and quickly reduced Bangladesh to 25-3, with Trent Johnston and Boyd Rankin doing the damage.
Imrul Kayes and the in-form Tamim Iqbal made just five each, while Jahurul Islam departed with just three runs to his name.
Bangladesh, who had claimed a first ever win over England last Saturday, recovered reasonably well thanks to Junaid Siddique's 100 from 123 balls and 50 from Shakib Al Hasan.
Junaid brought up his century off his 121st delivery, nine of which he hit for four. But he lasted just two more balls as Kevin O'Brien claimed his wicket.
Ireland 235 for 3 (Porterfield 108, Stirling 52) beat Bangladesh 234 for 9 (Siddique 100, Shakib 50, Rankin 3-43) by seven wickets