article_snippet: Ireland came close to reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup and beat West Indies in the group stage . '
article_snippet: Kevin O'Brien's century helped Ireland stun England at the 2011 World Cup in Bangalore, India . '
article_snippet: Ireland narrowly missed out on a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup when Ireland were beaten by Pakistan in Ireland decisive group game in Adelaide.
article_snippet: Ireland advanced to the super-eight stage of the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean after beating Pakistan .
article_snippet: Ireland impressive performances at this tournament follow Ireland win over Pakistan in Jamaica in 2007 and against England in Bangalore in 2011.
article_snippet: Before the World Cupthe World Cup, the World Cup last ODI against an elite nation was against Sri Lanka in Dublin in May 2014.
article_snippet: Ireland are also due to play England and Australia in one-off matches this summer.
highlights_snippet: Ireland have produced a number of shocks at last few World Cups .
  