UAE seal series win against Netherlands

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The UAE's national cricket team have sealed their T20 International series against the Netherlands.

They won at The Hague on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 lead in the four-match series.  

Ashfaq Ahmed smashed a blistering half-century to guide the Emirates to a total of 152 for 8.

They then restricted the hosts to 138 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs to seal a 14 run win.

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