Century from Paul Stirling not enough as Ireland lose opener in UAE

Paul Stirling scored an unbeaten century in the defeat. Picture: Abu Dhabi Cricket

An unbeaten century from Paul Stirling wasn't enough for Ireland as they lost their first One-Day International against UAE, the hosts clinically chasing down the victory target of 270.

Near faultless centuries from Chundangapoyil Rizwan and Muhammad Usman steered UAE to a first-ever victory over Ireland.