Wilson steers Ireland home after rocky start against UAE

Ireland were bailed out by a giant slice of fortune and big innings from Gary Wilson and Kevin O’Brien as they beat the United Arab Emirates in a thriller at the Gabba.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015 - 11:52

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien celebrates after getting the wicket of Swapnil Patil of UAE.

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