O'Brien targets victory over India

Niall O'Brien targeted a win against India on Wednesday after Ireland secured their place in the World Twenty20 Super Eights with victory over Bangladesh today.

Listen to post-match interviews and reaction here.

Ireland won by six wickets after reaching their target of 138 with 10 balls to spare at Trent Bridge.

O'Brien was named Man of the Match after smashing 40 off 25 balls.

They complete their group matches against reigning champions India, and O'Brien insists a second triumph is not out of the question.

'We believe in ourselves and we believe we can win every match so hopefully we can give India a game on Wednesday,' he said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Captain William Porterfield hailed the performance of O'Brien and his brother Kevin, who hit the winning boundary to take his score to 39 from 17 balls.

'They batted really well, it was a great effort the way they came in and took the game to the Bangladeshis,' he said on Sky Sports 1.

'I thought the lads bowled really well and we'd have taken 137. I'm delighted with the great support here today and hopefully there'll be more for the Super Eights.

'Hopefully we can get a bit of World Cup fever going back home.'

Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful admitted his side were second best in all areas.

'Ireland played very well,' he said. 'We didn't bat well, we lost too many wickets, and they bowled and fielded really well. We thought we could still win but Ireland batted really well.'