Irish still fancy another shock

Ireland remain convinced they are capable of pulling off another ICC World Twenty20 upset, despite their 83-run Super Eights defeat against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Ireland have two more chances, starting against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Sunday, to pull off their second shock victory of the tournament.

And captain William Porterfield saw enough in Thursday's clash to keep the faith, saying: "We know what's required at this level. We had an off-day against New Zealand. It was a game we thought we could win, and we are disappointed. But we will bounce back."

Porterfield believes Ireland are paying for their high-profile successes in the 2007 World Cup and in this tournament - with opponents steeling themselves against them from now on.

"None of these teams are going to take us lightly - India came at us the same the other night," he recalled.

"Teams are taking us more seriously and giving us that respect. But we are still capable of upsets, if we play to our potential."

He knows too, however, it will not be easy, adding: "We want to win in the Super Eights. We're not just here to make up the numbers.

"In these two games coming up, we'll be coming hard at the opposition.

"We've got Sri Lanka and Pakistan coming up - two world-class sides. But that's what we've got to do, play against world-class sides.

"We've got to be up for every game, and try to forget about what's happened."