William Porterfield scores half-century against Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool B match 42 at Adelaide

William Porterfield scores his 12th One-Day International (ODI) off 58 deliveries against Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool B match 42 at Adelaide. This is a crucial innings by Porterfield having lost two wickets already. Porterfield is the set batsman and his team will hope that he carries on gets a big score to put Ireland in a good position. Niall O’Brien has walked out to the middle sincethe dismissal of Ed Joyce. He has been in good form as well. LIVE CRICKET SCORES AND UPDATES: Pakistan (PAK) vs Ireland (IRE)

Pakistan will want to get rid of Porterfield as soon as possible as he looks as though he will take the game away from Pakistan. Ireland have enough depth in their batting to get a big score. Pakistan will have to get rid of this partnership soon and take things as they come. If Porterfield gets some good support at the other end, Ireland could post a huge score. Live scorecard: Pakistan vs Ireland

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Ireland had earlier won the toss and elected to bat first. Ireland will be happy with the start. Ehsan Adil and Haris Sohail come in place of Mohammad Irfan and Younis Khan for Pakistan. No changes in the starting XI for Ireland. Live cricket streaming: Pakistan vs Ireland