Birrell bids to silence critics with Proteas upset

IRELAND coach Adrian Birrell believes his side have not been given the credit they deserve for their World Cup exploits and is plotting a Super-Eight upset against South Africa today.

Ireland lost their opening Super Eight match against England but only by 48 runs and Birrell insists they can be competitive against the Proteas at the Providence Stadium.

“Our confidence has certainly risen since we arrived in the Caribbean,” said Birrell. “We have a game plan and I believe that once we stick to it we will be competitive.