Group stage (Group D) — 2007 Cricket World Cup
March 17, 2007 · Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Result: IRIreland — Ireland won by 3 wickets. PAPakistan 132 all out (45.4 overs), IRIreland 133/7 (41.4 overs, chase reduced to 47 overs for rain). March 17, 2007 · Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
Ireland's famous St Patrick's Day upset of Pakistan — one of the most famous shocks in Cricket World Cup history, and a key factor in Pakistan's group-stage elimination. Boyd Rankin took multiple wickets for Ireland; exact figures and Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
Ireland won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| PAPakistan (1st innings) | 132 all out (45.4 overs) |
| IRIreland (2nd innings) | 133/7 (41.4 overs, chase reduced to 47 overs for rain) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| IRIreland | Niall O'Brien | 72 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Mohammad Sami | 3/29 |
Player of the Match
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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