Kevin O'Brien secures Ireland dramatic tie
His fans have come to expect thunderous innings and Kevin O'Brien didn't let them down, with his 84 off 47 balls seizing a tie for Ireland against Pakistan
23/05Result
1st ODI, Pakistan in Ireland ODI Series at Dublin, May 23 2013
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
266/5 (47/47 ov) -
![Ireland]( "Ireland")
275/5 (47 ov)
Player of the Match
23/05Result
1st ODI, Pakistan in Ireland ODI Series at Dublin, May 23 2013
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
266/5 (47/47 ov) -
![Ireland]( "Ireland")
275/5 (47 ov)
Player of the Match
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