T20 World Cup: Ireland stun Scotland with Hobart comeback

Ireland's hopes of progressing at the Men's T20 World Cup were kept alive with a stunning comeback win over Scotland.

Ireland struggled to 61-4 in the 10th over after the Scots were lifted to 176-5.

The stand of 118 by Campher and Dockrell got Ireland home.

Both teams will have a chance to reach the main draw on Friday.

Scotland and Ireland will have a chance to progress if they can beat Zimbabwe and the Windies.

All-round Campher keeps Ireland alive

Ireland were looking at a second successive early exit from the World Cup after a disappointing campaign a year ago.

Campher made a telling contribution with the bat, despite being underused in the Irish bowling display, as he took two-9 from two overs with his clever medium-pace.

Ireland looked floored after Michael Leask had Harry Tector caught in the deep.

They scored at more than 12 an over and took the game away from Scotland.

Campher and Dockrell launched two sixes over the deep middle of the field and they ran the Scots ragged.

The 16th over was taken for 17 runs, and Ireland followed that with 11 off the next from Mark Watt, making them favorites for the first time in the match.

The game was up when Campher hit back-to-back fours in the 19th over.

Ireland completed their highest successful chase at a T20 World Cup with a perfect 72 from 32 balls.

Campher said that they had a clear game plan to try and take the game deep.

I'm happy to lend a hand. They are a group of guys. The last year has seen us go up the gears. It has come together now, so I'm happy.

Scotland floored by Irish assault

After beating the West Indies on Monday, Scotland will wonder how they let another win over a Test-playing side slip through their fingers.

The highest score by a player from an Associate nation at the Men's T20 World Cup was made by Jones after Scotland won the toss and chose to bat.

He pounced on anything short - one pull for six off Craig Little landed on the roof of the Blundstone Arena - and also ran well in stands of 59 with Matthew Cross and 77 with captainRichie Berrington

The Scots played two full T20s after reaching the main draw of the World Cup.

They were powerless to stop the march of Campher and Dockrell, and must now pick themselves up for the game against Zimbabwe.

It was a brilliant partnership between Campher and Dockrell.

We will learn from last year and come back strong in the final game.