Ireland happy to upset old order again

In 2007, Irish cricket first announced itself to the world when Pakistan were defeated in the World Cup in Jamaica. Four years later, England were toppled in Bangalore to confirm Ireland’s upward march.

Ireland happy to upset old order again

And now, with victory over the West Indies in Nelson, Ireland have, for the third consecutive tournament, made an indelible mark upon the World Cup.

This time feels very different.

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