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Oman create history on World T20 debut

ESPNcricinfo staff

09-Mar-2016

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

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

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

A few late boundaries and a wicket in the last over meant Ireland put on a competitive 154 for 5•International Cricket Council

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

His opening partner Khawar Ali started slow and then started hitting out too...•International Cricket Council

...Before Kevin O'Brien removed the openers in successive overs to dent the chase•International Cricket Council

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

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

Oman had, in great fashion, created history on their World T20 debut•International Cricket Council

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