Ireland beat Pakistan at WC
The team ranked fourth in the world are out of the competition after being beaten by three wickets by their Irish opponents.
Ireland bowled first, and limited their illustrious rivals to just 132 runs all out, and, led by batsman Niall O'Brien, they reached their rain-adjusted target of 128 with darkness falling.
Some excellent fielding set the Irish on their way with captain Trent Johnston in impressive form in particular.
Early wickets for Dave Langford-Smith and Boyd Rankin had Pakistan reeling on 15-2, and when Johnston and Andre Botha were introduced in their place the partnership of Imran Nazir (24) and Mohammad Yousuf (15) was ended.
Spinner Kyle McCallan took the last two wickets as wild hits were held in the deep; the final one coming in the 46th over.
Best of the Irish with the bat was Niall O'Brien, who hit 72 runs, but he was stumped when he went for six with 21 runs needed and six wickets still in hand.
Andrew White was then caught at short leg and Kyle McCallan followed shortly afterwards when he edged to slip in the next over.
However, Kevin O'Brien - brother of Niall - and skipper Johnston steadied the ship and collected the final runs to ensure victory.
Ireland now face the West Indies and could still qualify for the Super Eight stage even if they do not get any points from the match.
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