Ireland vs UAE trends on Twitter after thrilling game in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Ireland vs UAE trends on Twitter after thrilling game in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

By Cricket Country Staff Last Updated on - February 25, 2015 8:07 PM IST
Gary Wilson scored a match winning 80 to guide Ireland to a win over UAE © Getty Images
Gary Wilson scored a match winning 80 to guide Ireland to a win over UAE © Getty Images

After an exciting finish to the match between Ireland and United Arab Emirates (UAE), which Ireland won by two wickets and four deliveries to spare #IREvsUAE is still trending on Twitter. The win takes Ireland into third spot, just behind West Indies on net run rate. Despite of putting up good fight against Zimbabwe and Ireland, UAE find themselves languishing at No.6, just ahead of Pakistan on net run rate in Pool B.  Ireland vs UAE: Full scorecard

UAE got off to a good start but lost their way in the middle. A century by Shaiman Anwar and a 107-run stand between him and Ahmed Javed (42) ensured that UAE finished with 278 for nine in their 50 overs. Anwar is the first player to score a century for UAE and he hoped that it woyuld be enough to give UAE their maiden win in World Cups. Ireland vs UAE: Match report

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In reply, Ireland got off to a somewhat shaky start, but a 69-ball 80 by wicket keeper Gary Wilson and a 25-ball 50 from Kevin O’Brein ensured that Ireland got home, but not before UAE put on good fight. This match was perhaps the most gripping game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 so far. Fans will hope for many games like these. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE

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