Twitter reactions: Curtis Campher blitz power Ireland to a much-needed win at the 2022 T20 World Cup

Curtis Campher smashed an unbeaten 72 from 32 deliveries to lead Ireland to a six-wicket win over Scotland in Hobart on Wednesday, October 19.

Scotland, who shocked two-times champion West Indies in the opening game of Group B on Monday and was in full control of the game against Ireland with Andrew Balbirnie & Co. struggling at 61-4 in 9.3 overs, while chasing 177 for victory.

But Campher added an unbeaten 119-run stand with George Dockrell (39* off 27) and turned the match in Ireland’s favour. They took their side over the finish line with six balls remaining in the game.

Earlier, Michael Jones hit his maiden T20I half-century, a blazing 55-ball 86, to guide Scotland to a competitive total – 176/5. Captain Richie Berrington (37), Matthew Cross (28) and Michael Leask (17 not out) also valuable contributions for the Scots.

Brief scores: Scotland 176-5 in 20 overs (Michael Jones 86, Richie Berrington 37; Curtis Campher 2/9) lost to Ireland 180-4 in 19 overs (Curtis Campher 72*, George Dockrell 39*; Brad Wheal 1/25) by 6 wickets.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

What a knock, Curtis Campher. What an incredible run-chase, #Ireland #T20WorldCup #IREvSCO

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 19, 2022

New day, different fortunes. #IREvSCO #ICCT20WorldCup2022

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) October 19, 2022

Some magnificent scenes after Ireland's memorable win against Scotland 📸 #SCOvIRE | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/fUKUJJkXhD

— ICC (@ICC) October 19, 2022

Wonderful chase @cricketireland .. great composure after some early wobbles 👏#T20WorldCup2022 #sscricket #T20worldcup22

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) October 19, 2022

WHAT A DAY FOR IRELAND in Hobart. Their highest ever successful chase (180), highest ever individual score (Curtis Campher 72 not out) and highest ever partnership (119 b/w Campher and Dockrell) in T20 World Cup history. #T20WorldCup

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) October 19, 2022

THERE IT IS!

Curtis Campher and George Dockrell, wow 🙌#SCOvIRE #BackingGreen #T20WorldCup ☘️🏏 pic.twitter.com/YAChi4w0C1

— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) October 19, 2022

Serious win that @cricketireland 🙌🙌☘️☘️ https://t.co/jT0iRYqvir

— Boyd Rankin (@boydrankin) October 19, 2022

Huge congratulations to @cricketireland on their 6 wicket victory over Scotland in this morning’s WT20 fixture, brilliant performances from @CL_LLightning skipper @georgedockrell and @YMCACCDublin’s @curtis_campher with an unbeaten 119 run 5th wicket stand! pic.twitter.com/LDuTeSGdxe

— Cricket Leinster (@cricketleinster) October 19, 2022

119*(57).

One of the best T20 World Cup Partnerships

72*(32) – Curtis Campher
7 4️⃣s, 2 6️⃣s

39*(27) – George Dockrell
4 4️⃣s, 1 6️⃣#Ireland #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup #IrevSco

This image says it all ♥️
📸Getty pic.twitter.com/n0szoo2YOn

— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) October 19, 2022

A dream is well and truly alive bcz of one man. Curtis Campher what a gem of a knock 72 from just 32 balls🔥

Who would have thought 🇮🇪 will go on to win this match with one over to spare.

Beautiful game and this lads brings smile to Irish fans ❤️

Well played guys

#IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/4kNt2cypEs

— Yashraj (@yashhitange) October 19, 2022

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