In a match between two knocked-out teams, the Ireland captain decided to bowl against Netherlands ICC/Getty Images
But the teams and spectators had to wait for a long time as persistent rain delayed the start ICC/Getty Images
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The contest was reduced to six overs a side, eventually, and Netherlands opener Stephan Myburgh collected a few boundaries despite seeing wickets fall at the other end ICC/Getty Images
The three batsmen after Myburgh didn't score much, putting up scores of 0, 2 and 8... ICC/Getty Images
...Before Peter Borren, at No. 5, scored 14 off 9 to help them to 59 for 5 by the end of the innings ICC/Getty Images
Ireland struggled to get partnerships going right from the start despite numerous swings from the batsmen ICC/Getty Images
Ahsan Malik conceded only five runs in the first over to build the pressure... Associated Press
...And Paul van Meekeren struck on consecutive deliveries in his first over to wobble the Ireland line-up ICC/Getty Images
Ireland never recovered as van Meekeren took two more wickets and Ireland stumbled to 47 for 7 from their six overs, to end their campaign without a win AFP
