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Indian cricketers surely enjoyed the day. Don’t forget that Ireland may be a minnow in World cricket but they reached super eight stage in World Cup Cricket 2007. Ireland defeated Pakistan that time. However, today, Indian cricketers totally outclassed the Irish cricketers. India defeated Ireland very comfortably in Ireland. This match is going to be memorable mainly for the fact that Ireland will gradually emerge as a popular cricket venue in the coming days.

Independent Online reported:

An unbroken second-wicket stand of 162 between Gautam Gambhir, 80 not out and former captain Sourav Ganguly, 73 not out saw India, set a revised target of 171 to win in 39 overs after rain delayed the start of their innings by nearly three hours, home with 25 balls to spare.

India, after winning the toss, bowled out Ireland for 193 with 18-year-old leg-spinner Piyush Chawla taking three wickets for 29 runs, a career-best return in his second match at this level.

Although Indian won convincingly, Indian cricketers should not get too much carried away with this victory. Next, they will have to face mighty South Africa. Indian team does not hold very impressive record against South Africa in outside of India.