5 worst defeats for England in ODIs

#3. 3 wicket loss to Ireland in World Cup league game at Bengaluru, 2011

Kevin O'Brien in action at Bengaluru

Before Scotland, there was Ireland and in a game that will always be regarded as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, the Irishmen pulled off a sensational victory against England that will be remembered for a long time.

After having chosen to bat first, Jonathan Trott (92) and Ian Bell (81) helped England post a massive 327 at Bengaluru. It looked like a total that Ireland would not be able to overhaul and the game seemed to have been wrapped after England had reduced Ireland to 106 for 4 in the 23rd over.

That is when Kevin O'Brien walked in and played one of the best innings of the tournament to overwhelm the England bowlers.

He slammed 113 off 63 balls (13 fours, 6 sixes) to launch a stunning attack as England wilted under the pressure and the Irish completed the chase off the first ball of the 49th over to complete the chase.

England had no answers and there is no doubt that it is a game that is going to be a source of embarrassment for them for a long time.