ICC World Cup: Ireland's key men who brought them closer to quarter-final berth

mid-day looks at Ireland's five key men who helped the minnows come to touching distance of a quarters berth

William Porterfield, Ed Joyce, Niall O'Brien, Alex Cusack and John Mooney

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The number of runs skipper William Porterfield has scored in the tournament. He scored his maiden ton (107) of this World Cup yesterday against Pakistan.

246

The number of runs Ed Joyce scored to establish himself as Ireland's batting mainstay. He also hit most fours (23) and sixes (5) for the Irish team in the World Cup.

109.34

Niall O'Brien's strike rate — the highest for Ireland in the World Cup. His brother, all-rounder Kevin, slammed 131 runs and claimed six wickets.

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The number of wickets Alex Cusack claimed in just four matches which includes 4-32 against Zimbabwe. The right-arm pacer also maintained an under five economy rate.

4

The number of maiden overs John Mooney bowled in six matches — the highest for Ireland in the tournament. He claimed four wickets and conceded 285 runs in the Cup.

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