The Irish , who shocked England earlier in the tournament , reached 307-4 with 2.2 overs to spare in the third-highest run chase in World Cup history . Sri Lanka will finish second in Group A following 112-run victory over New Zealand . Co - hosts will be deposed at the top by either South Africa or Ireland on Saturday . All four teams have already qualified for the quarterfinals of the World Cup . Ireland end up with two wins after beating fellow Group B team the Netherlands .
Sri Lanka will finish second in Group A following 112-run victory over New Zealand . Co - hosts will be deposed at the top by either South Africa or Ireland on Saturday . All four teams have already qualified for the quarterfinals of the World Cup . Ireland end up with two wins after beating fellow Group B team the Netherlands .