IRELAND skipper William Porterfield was left with mixed feelings after his side’s exit from the World Cup was confirmed with a 131-run defeat to South Africa yesterday.

Ireland's exit from the World Cup was confirmed today after a below-par batting display saw them go down by 131 runs to South Africa in Kolkata.

Bangladesh need a minor miracle if they are to deny South Africa a series whitewash after the hosts were dismissed for 143 in the third and final one-day international in Mirpur.