Oman create history on World T20 debut

Ireland v Oman, WT20 qualifier, Group A, Dharamsala
Paul Stirling gave Ireland a strong start with some crisp drives after his side opted to bat in their World T20 opener against Oman in Dharamsala© Associated Press
© Associated PressPaul Stirling gave Ireland a strong start with some crisp drives after his side opted to bat in their World T20 opener against Oman in Dharamsala
Just when Ireland approached the 50-run mark, Zeeshan Maqsood pulled out a stunning one-handed catch at extra cover to remove Stirling© Associated Press
© Associated PressJust when Ireland approached the 50-run mark, Zeeshan Maqsood pulled out a stunning one-handed catch at extra cover to remove Stirling
Ireland lost some momentum in the middle overs but Gary Wilson kept them ticking with a 34-ball 38 even as two wickets fell before his© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket CouncilIreland lost some momentum in the middle overs but Gary Wilson kept them ticking with a 34-ball 38 even as two wickets fell before his
A few late boundaries and a wicket in the last over meant Ireland put on a competitive 154 for 5© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket CouncilA few late boundaries and a wicket in the last over meant Ireland put on a competitive 154 for 5
To add to his spectacular catch, Maqsood laid a solid platform at the beginning of the chase by targeting the leg-side boundary© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket CouncilTo add to his spectacular catch, Maqsood laid a solid platform at the beginning of the chase by targeting the leg-side boundary
His opening partner Khawar Ali started slow and then started hitting out too...© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket CouncilHis opening partner Khawar Ali started slow and then started hitting out too...
...Before Kevin O'Brien removed the openers in successive overs to dent the chase© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket Council...Before Kevin O'Brien removed the openers in successive overs to dent the chase
Oman's required rate went well over 10 when they lost three more wickets and Amir Ali walked out. He turned his team's fortunes with smart shot-selection and brought the equation down to 23 from 18© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket CouncilOman's required rate went well over 10 when they lost three more wickets and Amir Ali walked out. He turned his team's fortunes with smart shot-selection and brought the equation down to 23 from 18
A dramatic last over followed: it included three full tosses, two no balls, a free hit, and 16 runs in all that saw Oman hand Ireland a shock defeat with two wickets in hand and two balls to spare© AFP
© AFPA dramatic last over followed: it included three full tosses, two no balls, a free hit, and 16 runs in all that saw Oman hand Ireland a shock defeat with two wickets in hand and two balls to spare
Oman had, in great fashion, created history on their World T20 debut© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket CouncilOman had, in great fashion, created history on their World T20 debut

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