Paul Stirling and Boyd Rankin star as Ireland move closer to World Cup qualification

Stirling and captain William Porterfield combined to set a record-breaking opening partnership of 205.

Ireland recorded a dominant 226-run Duckworth-Lewis victory over the United Arab Emirates in Harare to progress through to the Super Six stage of the World Cup qualifying tournament.

Paul Stirling hit a rapid 126 off 117 deliveries as he helped captain William Porterfield, who made 92, set a record-breaking opening partnership of 205.