Yuvraj shines as India down fighting Ireland

ABC Australia Sunday 6th March, 2011

Yuvraj Singh put in a superb all-round display as India survived some anxious moments to post a five-wicket victory over a fighting Ireland in its World Cup match on Sunday. The part-time spinner bagged a maiden five-wicket haul to restrict Ireland to a modest 207 and then hit an unbeaten 50 to help his side achieve the target with four overs to spare in the day-night match in Bangalore. India were wobbling at 4 for 100 before Yuvraj and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (34) added 67 runs for the fifth wicket. Yusuf Pathan gave the finishing touches to India's second win in three matches with an attractive 24-ball 30 not out, which included two sixes and one four in one over from left-arm spinner George Dockrell. "I think the most important thing is that everyone got a chance to bat. We we...

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