Morgan century puts Ireland in command on first day

A maiden first-class century for Eoin Morgan helped Ireland establish a strong position on day one of their Inter-Continental Cup semi-final against United Arab Emirates in Wanderers CC, Windhoek, yesterday.

The 19-year-old Dubliner played with immense composure, displaying a full range of shots on his way to a magnificent 151 off just 150 balls in temperatures pushing 40 degrees out in the middle.

Batting up the order at number three in the absence of the injured Andre Botha, Morgan staked his claim for a permanent move to that position, looking entirely at ease at this level.