Pakistan off to a brilliant start against Ireland in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool B match 42 at Adelaide

Ahmed Shehzad has looked aggressive so far © Getty Images

Pakistan get off to an excellent start against Ireland in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool B match 42 at Adelaide. Ahmed Shehzad and Sarfraz Ahmed have batted well, playing risk-free shots so far and in the process brought up the team's 50 in the 10th over. . They have put away the poor deliveries to the fence and have given the other deliveries their due respect. Pakistan are chasing 238 to win and qualify for the quarter-final stage of the World Cup. This is Pakistan's best opening partnership in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. LIVE CRICKET SCORES AND UPDATES: Pakistan (PAK) vs Ireland (IRE)

Ireland will be a touch worried having not picked up a single wicket in the opening 10 overs. They will want their bowlers to step up and pick up some quick wickets and get them back into the game. Pakistan have a long batting line-up filled with talented cricketers. Pakistan will want their openers to get them into a good position and set a decent platform for the batsmen to follow. Live scorecard: Pakistan vs Ireland

Ireland had earlier won the toss and elected to bat first. Pakistan have included Ehsan Adil and Haris Sohail in place of Mohammad Irfan and Younis Khan. Ireland have not made any changes in their side from their previous match. This is a must win game for both teams and will be interesting to see which one will go through at the end of the day. Live cricket streaming: Pakistan vs Ireland