Ireland fall short as Redmond reigns

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Having already progressed beyond expectations into the Super Eights, Ireland were increasingly hopeful of following their shock victory over Bangladesh by beating a New Zealand side missing several key players.

But their big chance to claim an early victory in the second stage was missed with New Zealand powering to a commanding 198 for five and then dismissing Ireland for a modest 115 in only 16.4 overs in reply.

Aaron Redmond, who forged a reputation as a solid and determined Test opener during last year's tour of England, transformed himself into a hard-hitting opener with a brilliant 63 off 30 balls.

Redmond showed his intent from the very start, hitting the first two balls he faced for four and hitting 13 boundaries in all during a superb 51-run stand where he even overshadowed the brilliant strokeplay of Brendon McCullum.

Ireland briefly halted the run spree and conceded only 13 runs in a four-over spell when the combined the medium-pace of Kevin O'Brien with the off-spin of Kyle McCallan.

The vast experience of Scott Styris, who has played two years of Indian Premier League cricket with the Deccan Chargers, proved crucial in a 61-run stand with Martin Guptill which set New Zealand up for their big total.

Needing a positive start to prevent the run-rate escalating out of control, Ireland suffered a dismal start with captain William Porterfield being run out off the fourth ball of their innings when seamer Kyle Mills successfully deflected a drive on to the stumps in his follow through.

Only Alex Cusack offered much resistance, hitting 20 off 12 balls, before being caught by acting captain Brendon McCullum facing the off-spin of brother Nathan.

He was one of two wickets to fall in three balls during that over with McCullum also winning an lbw decision against McCallan before seamer Kyle Mills completed New Zealand's comfortable victory by removing last man Regan West's off-stump.