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.

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