US pay as Joyce hits form

Ireland hammered the United States by 64 runs to win their third match in a rowat the ICC World Twenty20 qualifier in Dubai.

Having been shocked by Namibia on the first day, they have hit their stride andyesterday scored 160 before bowling their opponents out for just 96 with two oversto spare.

Ed Joyce, with a busy 46 in 47 balls, ended a barren run so far and big hitterKevin O’Brien struck two fours and two sixes in a quick-fire 47.