Ireland show Dutch courage to secure World Cup passage

IRELAND are assured of a new World Cup adventure in 2011 after a six- wicket victory over Holland at the LC de Villiers Oval yesterday left the national team top of the qualifying Super Eight with a match to play and again underlined their superiority at this level.

Eoin Morgan stole the show with a cheeky innings of 76 from 62 balls that showcased his repertoire from wristily lifted leg-side sixes to well-struck reverse sweeps for four and made a formality of passing Holland’s total of 222 all out.

Was he disappointed to have missed out on a century? “It was more about winning the game and World Cup qualification, rather than a personal target. We’re through to the finals again which is obviously great news.