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Ireland Smash T20 World Cup Record with Stunning 235 vs Oman

Ireland set a new national record and the second-highest team total in ICC T20 World Cup history, scoring 235/5 against Oman. Captain Lorcan Tucker led the charge with an unbeaten 94, supported by Gareth Delany's 56 and a blistering cameo from George Dockrell. Oman, in reply, were bowled out for 139 despite a fighting fifty from Aamir Kaleem, with Joshua Little taking three wickets. The victory lifts Ireland to fourth in their group while Oman remains winless at the bottom.

Key Points: Ireland's Record T20 WC Total: Tucker, Delany Star in Win

  • Ireland's 235/5 is second-highest in T20 WC history
  • Lorcan Tucker's 94* anchors the innings
  • Gareth Delany (56) and George Dockrell (35*) provide brutal finish
  • Oman bowled out for 139 despite Aamir Kaleem's 50
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T20 WC: Ireland register second-highest total in tournament history

Ireland posts 235/5, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, led by Lorcan Tucker's 94* to defeat Oman by 96 runs.

"a fine captain's knock from Lorcan Tucker (94* in 51 balls) - Match Report"

Colombo, February 14

Ireland achieved their highest-ever T20 International total and the second-highest in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup during their match against Oman on Saturday.

The Irish side posted 235/5 in their allotted 20 overs, the second-best total in tournament history, behind Sri Lanka's 260/6 against Kenya in Johannesburg in 2007.

Also, previously, the highest total for Ireland was against Austria back in 2023 at Edinburgh.

Coming to the match, Oman won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Irish lost their four wickets for just 64 runs. However, a fine captain's knock from Lorcan Tucker (94* in 51 balls, with 10 fours and four sixes) and his 101-run stand with Gareth Delany (56 in 30 balls, with three fours and four sixes) brought them back in the game. Later, a brutal finish from George Dockrell (35* in nine balls, with five sixes) took Ireland to 235/5 in 20 overs.

Shakeel Ahmed (3/33 in four overs) was the pick of the bowlers for Oman.

During the run-chase, Aamir Kaleem (50 in 29 balls, with five fours and two sixes) and Hammad Mirza (46 in 37 balls, with six fours and a six) did put up a fight for Oman, but the rest of the batters crumbled under the scoreboard pressure, and they were skittled out for 139/10 in 18 overs, with Joshua Little (3/16), Matthew Humphreys (2/27) and Barry McCarthy (2/32) being the pick of the bowlers for Ireland.

With the win, Ireland moved to fourth position in their group, having won one and lost two matches. Oman, meanwhile, remains at the bottom of the table after losing all three of their games.

- ANI

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Sarah B
George Dockrell's cameo - 35 off 9 balls with five sixes! That's insane hitting. The last few overs must have been a nightmare for the Omani bowlers. The momentum completely shifted.
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Ananya R
Happy for Ireland, but honestly, the bowling from Oman after the first few wickets was quite poor. 235 is a massive total to concede. Fielding pressure must have gotten to them. They need to work on their death bowling.
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Vikram M
Second-highest total in T20 WC history! That's a huge achievement for a team like Ireland. Remember them beating Pakistan in 2007? They've come a long way. Associate cricket needs more support from ICC.
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Karthik V
The fight from Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza was good to see for Oman, but chasing 236, you need contributions from everyone. The middle order just collapsed. Ireland's bowlers were very clinical.
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Priya S
This is why T20 is so unpredictable! From 64/4 to 235/5. Cricket is a great leveler. Hope this win gives Ireland confidence for their remaining matches. The group is getting interesting!

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