Ireland Vs Bangladesh

The Super Eights clash against Bangladesh was always going to be Ireland's best chance of getting on the scoreboard and they grabbed the points with a superb allround display at Barbados. They posted a competitive 243 for 7 through a well-planned innings and then dismissed Bangladesh for 169 to clinch victory by 74 runs.

Cheers, whoops, tears, bugles, drums, all out in appreciation of a good day's cricket. Johnston, stump in hand, leads his band of merry men off the field, acknowledging the supportive crowd. Bashar lopes off, head down. Bangladesh have beaten India and South Africa, but came up short against Ireland. Some sloppy cricket from them.

Ireland were lead by their captain from the toss, and thanks to Porterfield, Kevin O'Brien and Johnston himself, put up a very good total. Their bowlers backed up the batting effort, the fielding was enthusiastic, the body language better than their opponents. This win will do them plenty of good. The Irish supporters out here should be proud of their side. Irish eyes are smiling, truly.

What's on the menu tomorrow?: Let me remind you of tomorrow's game, a tussle between Australia v Sri Lanka at St George's. Its a 13:30 GMT start, as always, so bring your drinks, popcorn, friends, jerseys or whatever floats your boat and join me for another day's cricket.Until then, Cheers!