IRELAND crashed out of the ICC World Twenty20 after a 39-run defeat to Pakistan at The Oval in their final Super Eights match.
Pakistan's captain Younus Khan had spoken of his desire to "crush" the Irish in revenge for their shock reverse against the same opponents in the 2007 World Cup.
And although they only batted moderately to hit 159-5, Younus's side were able to claim plenty of satisfaction through their bowlers, who had far too much in hand for the Irish, who finished on 120-9.
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