Ireland close in on Twenty20 Super 10s

Ireland took a huge leap forwards in their efforts to qualify for the main draw of the ICC World Twenty20 with a 21-run win under the Duckworth-Lewis method over the United Arab Emirates in Sylhet.

Following on from their dramatic last-ball victory over Zimbabwe on St Patrick’s Day, William Porterfield’s men restricted the UAE to a paltry 123 for six after winning the toss, with Paul Stirling and Kevin O’Brien each taking two wickets.