File photo of Ireland team.
Sydney: Giantkillers Ireland found the tables turned on them as they were well-beaten by a Sydney club side in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.
Ireland, who have enjoyed memorable wins over Pakistan and England at recent World Cups, went down to a five-wicket defeat by Randwick Petersham in a 50-over friendly at Sydney's Coogee Oval. (India Must Play Two Spinners, Pace Can Backfire: Ian Chappell to NDTV)
William Porterfield, the Ireland captain, top-scored with 74 in a seemingly competitive total of 255 for seven.
However, Randwick Petersham won with more than six overs to spare after opener Alex Sams made 80 in a total of 256 for five before home skipper Adam Semple (33 not out) finished the job. (Saeed Ajmal May Still Make it to Pakistan's World Cup Squad)
Ireland, who were without several first-choice players, continue their preparations with official warm-up games against fellow World Cup competitors Scotland and Bangladesh on Tuesday and Thursday. (Tendulkar Believes 2015 World Cup Will be Different From Past Editions)
The Irish will hope the return of Kevin O'Brien, George Dockrell, Alex Cusack and John Mooney provides a boost ahead of their opening Group B match against the West Indies in Nelson, New Zealand, on February 16.
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