Ireland Secures T20 Series Victory Against UAE in World Cup Clash
Ireland achieved a commendable 2-0 victory in the T20 international series against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The final match concluded with Ireland winning by 30 runs in Dubai. This success follows a 57-run win in the first match held on Thursday.
Ireland’s Preparation for T20 World Cup
The series triumph serves as vital preparation for Ireland ahead of their T20 World Cup opening match against Sri Lanka. This match is scheduled for February 8 in Colombo.
Match Highlights
In the decisive match, Ireland lost the toss and was asked to bat first. Ross Adair was the initial batsman, scoring two fours before being dismissed off Junaid Siddique’s final delivery of the over. Captain Paul Stirling managed 14 runs, followed by Harry Tector’s contribution of 20 runs.
Despite these early dismissals, Ireland maintained a steady pace. Ben Calitz added 14 runs while Lorcan Tucker chipped in with 12. The partnership of Curtis Campher and Mark Adair was instrumental for Ireland, as Campher scored an impressive 54 not out and Adair contributed 34 not out.
Ireland’s Innings Summary
- Total score: 170-7
- Key partnerships:
- Curtis Campher: 54 not out
- Mark Adair: 34 not out
Bowling Performance Against UAE
During the UAE’s innings, Ireland quickly took control of the match. Barry McCarthy claimed the first critical wicket by dismissing UAE captain Muhammad Waseem for 12 runs. He followed this with another wicket, taking out Haidir Ali.
Gareth Delaney and George Dockrell were also effective bowlers, each securing two wickets. Dockrell removed Aryansh Sharma, who scored 54 runs. Mark Adair and Matthew Humphreys contributed with one wicket each, helping to restrict the UAE to a total of 140 runs.
UAE’s Innings Summary
- Total wickets lost: 10
- Total score: 140
This successful conclusion to the T20 series against the UAE highlights Ireland’s readiness as they set their sights on the upcoming World Cup. With solid performances from both batters and bowlers, Ireland looks to build on this momentum in their next matches.
