The UAE edged out Ireland in a thrilling contest in Abu Dhabi to tie the two-match Twenty20 International series 1-1. Batting first, the home team made 133-7 in twenty overs with Swapnil Patil top scoring on 31. In reply, William Porterfield’s innings of 72 went in vain, as Ireland finished just five runs short of the target.

Mexico bounce Czechs out of World Cup with win
South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
Qatar’s Assim Madibo gets 5-game ban for injuring Canada's Ismael Kone
Morocco earn comeback win over Haiti to reach last 32
Brazil heads into World Cup knockouts with win over Scotland
