Afghanistan beat Ireland by 71 runs

Najbullah Zadran produced a standout performance as Afghanistan bounced back from their heavy defeat to Scotland with a 71-run win over Ireland in the Dubai tri-series.

Despite Craig Young and Kevin O’Brien each taking three wickets for Ireland, Najbullah Zadran thumped 83 off 50 balls to lift Afghanistan to a competitive 246 for eight at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.