Doeschate powers Netherlands to 306

Mar 18, 2011

Trent Johnson got Ireland off to an ideal start, getting Eric Swarczynski to edge to Nial O'Briend for one•AFP

After Paul Stirling trapped Barresi lbw ...•Getty Images

George Dockrell had to leave the field after injuring his shoulder while fielding•AFP

Paul Stirling began the chase positively, playing his shots•Getty Images

Paul Stirling got to his maiden World Cup ton, an explosive knock off 70 balls•Getty Images

Wesley Barresi went off retired hurt, but came back on after Netherlands lost three early wickets and made a brisk 44•AFP

... captain Peter Borren and Ryan ten Doeschate put on a 121-run partnership•AFP

After ten Doeschate's dismissal, Peter Borren kept the momentum going in the company of Atse Buurman •AFP

William Porterfield was solid at the other end as the pair built a massive partnership in quick time•Getty Images

Tom Cooper briefly brought Netherlands back into the match, picking up both the openers ...•Getty Images

ten Doeschate got to a century off 104 balls•AFP

Atse Buurman's run out for 26 in the final over triggered a flurry of run outs - four in four balls - as Netherlands set Ireland a target of 307•Getty Images

Porterfield was finally dismissed, edging to wicketkeeper Atse Buurman, with the scoreboard reading 177•AFP

... but Niall O'Brien made sure Ireland did not throw away the ideal start, hitting a 53-ball half-century in the company of Gary Wilson to take his team home with 14 balls and six wickets to spare•Getty Images