Ireland keep hopes of progressing in T20 World Cup alive with thrilling victory over Scotland | Cricket News

Curtis Campher smashed an unbeaten 72 from 32 balls as Ireland stunned Scotland by six wickets

Ireland revived their T20 World Cup campaign and dented Scotland’s hopes of making the Super 12 as Curtis Campher and George Dockrell propelled their side to a stunning comeback win in Hobart.

Ireland looked set for a second successive defeat as they slipped to 61-4 in a chase of 177, only for Campher (72no off 32 balls) and Dockrell (39no off 27) to share an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 119 from 57 balls as their team triumphed by six wickets with an over to spare.

Scotland, who stunned two-time champions West Indies in their opening game on Monday, were on top for much of the match, with Michael Jones (86 off 55 balls) underpinning their total of 176-5 and their bowlers then knocking off Ireland’s top four, including Paul Stirling (8).

But Campher and Dockrell mixed power and innovation during a game-altering partnership at Bellerive Oval, blowing the battle to qualify from Group A wide open.

More to follow.