World Cup: Bangladesh defeat Ireland by 27 runs

Dhaka, February 25: Shafiul Islam claimed four wickets and Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Ashraful a pair each as Bangladesh defeated Ireland by 27 runs in a World Cup Group B match here Friday.

Set to score 206, Ireland folded up for 178 runs in 45 overs, their last four batsmen contributing a mere 13 runs.

-Agencies