Colombo, Feb. 14 -- Ireland achieved their highest-ever T20 International total and the second-highest in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup during their match against Oman on Saturday.

The Irish side posted 235/5 in their allotted 20 overs, the second-best total in tournament history, behind Sri Lanka's 260/6 against Kenya in Johannesburg in 2007.

Also, previously, the highest total for Ireland was against Austria back in 2023 at Edinburgh.

Coming to the match, Oman won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Irish lost their four wickets for just 64 runs. However, a fine captain's knock from Lorcan Tucker (94* in 51 balls, with 10 fours and four sixes) and his 101-run stand with Gareth Delany (56 in 30 balls, with three fours and fou...