Joyce credits bowlers as Ireland shake off UAE

Ireland survived broken bats, bruised elbows, busted floodlights and a burst of evening rain to beat United Arab Emirates in their second match of the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh.

Phil Simmons’ side won by 21 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method after the match referee called off the day-night match following two floodlight blackouts in the Sylhet Stadium ahead of an impending storm.

Ireland won the toss and decided to bowl, and made UAE struggle for every run in their total of 123-6 from 20 overs.