Ireland lead at halfway mark in Belfast

Peter Chase and George Dockrell each took three wickets for Ireland.

Peter Chase and George Dockrell each took three wickets as Ireland secured a 79-run first-innings lead at the halfway stage of their four-day Intercontinental Cup match against Hong Kong in Belfast.

Paceman Chase took three for 50 and spinner Dockrell returned three for 46 to help dismiss the tourists for 237 in reply to Ireland's first-innings 316.