Ireland can beat any team, says Kevin O'Brien

Updated on: 15 March,2011 06:37 AM IST |
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Their tails up after the nail-biting victory against India, South Africa would be eyeing to top group B as they clash with Ireland here today

Their tails up after the nail-biting victory against India, South Africa would be eyeing to top group B as they clash with Ireland here today.

However, the Irish will be no pushovers and star batsman Kevin O'Brien believes his team is capable of beating the best.

"We're not out yet," he stressed. "We believe we can beat anyone and if we win our last two games, we can go through. We've pushed everyone hard and played some fantastic cricket and we'll be looking to do that again."

Meanwhile, injuries to some of South Africa's key players (AB de Villiers thigh strain, Imran Tahir fractured thumb) could make it far from a cakewalk for Graeme Smith's side as the World Cup returns to the Eden Gardens.

On six points from four games, South Africa can finish as group leaders if they win both their matches.
However, coach Corrie Van Zyl admitted Ireland would be tough opponents. "Not just fielding, the way they have played this tournament, they have impressed everybody. We have got a tough opponent tomorrow," he said.

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