Ireland cruise to victory over Namibia in Desert T20 Challenge

Ireland bounced back from their opening defeat in the Desert T20 Challenge with a five-wicket win over eliminated Namibia in Abu Dhabi.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2017 - 18:16

Ireland bounced back from their opening defeat in the Desert T20 Challenge with a five-wicket win over eliminated Namibia in Abu Dhabi.

Andy McBrine struck two fours in the final over to ensure Ireland, who started their campaign with a loss to Afghanistan on Saturday, successfully chased 147 with two balls to spare.

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Courts Cricket Heathrow Place: Abu Dhabi Place: United Arab Emirates Place: Dubai Person: Andy McBrine Person: Stuart Poynter Person: Gary Wilson Person: Will Porterfield Person: Craig Young Person: Joshua Little Person: Jacob Mulder Person: Kevin O'Brien Person: Louis van der Westhuizen Event: Desert T20 Challenge Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Namibia

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