Milestones

England v Ireland, World Cup 2011, Bangalore

ESPNcricinfo staff
02-Mar-2011
  • Kevin O'Brien hit the fastest World Cup hundred off 50 balls, beating the record set by Matthew Hayden of 66 against South Africa at St Kitts in 2007
  • Ireland's chase of 328 was the highest successful run chase in the World Cup
  • Jonathan Trott equalled the record for reaching 1000 ODIs in the fewest innings, taking 21 to equal Viv Richards and Kevin Pietersem
  • Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell added 167 for the third wicket, England's third highest partnership in the World Cup