Giantkillers Ireland found the tables turned on them as they were well-beaten by a Sydney club side in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday. Ireland, who have enjoyed memorable wins over Pakistan and England at recent World Cups, went down to a five-wicket defeat by Randwick Petersham in a 50-over friendly at Sydney's Coogee Oval. William Porterfield, the Ireland captain, top-scored with 74 in a seemingly competitive total of 255 for seven.
However, Randwick Petersham won with more than six overs to spare after opener Alex Sams made 80 in a total of 256 for five before home skipper Adam Semple (33 not out) finished the job.