John Bracewell: Ireland can still pull off T20 great escape

Ireland head coach John Bracewell says captain William Porterfield has inspired the squad to believe they can beat Bangladesh today and qualify for the Super 10 stage of the ICC World Twenty20.

Ireland suffered a two-wicket defeat to Oman in their first group game Wednesday, a huge shock against a side representing a country that only installed its first proper turf wicket in 2007.

Oman’s victory in Dharamsala ranks as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition, but New Zealander Bracewell says the optimistic Porterfield lifted the spirit within the camp.