Kevin O'Brien defies injury to inspire Irish cricketers to victory

Kevin O'Brien produced a brave and outstanding all-round performance

Kevin O'Brien defies injury to inspire Irish cricketers to victory

Kevin O'Brien produced a brave and outstanding all-round performance to carry Ireland to a series-levelling three-wicket win over Afghanistan in the fourth one-day international at Greater Noida.

Medium-pacer O'Brien first took four for 26 to help restrict Afghanistan to 220 all out, and then returned to resume his innings in the chase - after retiring hurt on just nine - to finish unbeaten on 72 as Ireland won with more than three overs to spare.

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