This was Ireland's first ever win over a team with test match status in a non friendly encounter (having previously beaten the West Indies in 1969, when WI managed only 25 runs URL and their first win in a World Cup final tournament (this finals tournament being their first appearence) . Although all the Irish played supremely, special mention must go to PotM Niall O'Brien for his superb 72 runs, and Andre Botha's stunning 8 overs taking 2 wickets for only 5 runs, featuring 4 maidens and no extras .
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Although all the Irish played supremely, special mention must go to PotM Niall O'Brien for his superb 72 runs, and Andre Botha's stunning 8 overs taking 2 wickets for only 5 runs, featuring 4 maidens and no extras