Ireland continues winning stunts with heroic efforts : Superb entertainment and excitement in Ireland Vs UAE WC match

Even though both Ireland and UAE are little buds in cricket, audience got fun filled entertainment all through the match. Heroic century, wondering revenge and finally exciting at the end are the highlights of match. Finally it is Ireland which withstands pressure has claimed the victory. Match went till last over and Ireland won against UAE by 2 wickets. Ireland has increased its chances to quarter finals now.

Brisbane: UAE has fought well in the first innings. But the leader of buds, Ireland has showed its good talent and won the match. In the first innings, UAE batting was under threat with 131/6 from Ireland bowlers. Anwar with 106 runs in 83 balls with 10 fours & 1 six has taken the score to 278 runs for 9 wickets. UAE bowled well and took the top order in early overs.

Ireland’s position was 97/4. But Wilson with 80 runs in 69 balls and Kevin with 50 runs in 25 balls have shined well with bat and winnings dreams are now back on the Ireland team. Even though Ireland struggled in the last over, it has chased the target with 2 balls remaining. Wilson got Man of the Match award.

Struggling chase: When Kevin entered the crease, Ireland need to make 108 runs in 68 balls. Kevin’s partnership with Wilson of 72 runs in 6 overs laid foundation towards victory. When kevin was out, Ireland need to make just 36 runs out of 32 balls. When Ireland need 12 runs in 15 balls, Wilson was sent to pavilion. Excitement reached peaks at that stage. But bowlers have finished the match easily with 2 balls remaining.

Bails have raised and settled.. Interesting: A superb ball from UAE bowler Javed has become highlight of the match. Edjoyce batsman of Ireland tried to play defence for that ball. Missing his bat, ball hit the off-stump. Bails are raised and fallen back to same position on stumps. LED’s of bails too glowed. UAE players started celebrating. Batsman stood for umpire decision. As per ICC rules, bail has to fall down to be considered as out. A fielder has verified bail and stump if any glue exists. So finally batsman was not out.