Cricket Ireland recorded a dominant 226-run Duckworth-Lewis victory over the United Arab Emirates in Harare, Zimbabwe, to progress through to the Super Six stage of the World Cup qualifying tournament.

Stirling and captain William Porterfield combined to set a record-breaking opening partnership of 205.

Ireland’s women cricketers are through to the Super Six stage of the Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Sri Lanka following India’s emphatic nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe.

DAVID HAYE has revealed negotiations with the Klitschko brothers will begin later this week as he seeks to unify the world heavyweight titles.

Australia won the toss in the first semi-final of the World Cup and chose to bat against Sri Lanka.