Cautious Ireland focus on prize ahead
Despite getting a first innings lead of 229 runs, Ireland declined to enforce the follow-on against United Arab Emirates, and finished on 188-3 in their second innings as the match descended into a tedious draw
12/03Result
ICC Intercontinental Cup at Sharjah, Mar 12-15 2013
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
589/7d & 188/3 (58 ov) -
![United Arab Emirates]( "United Arab Emirates")
Player of the Match
12/03Result
ICC Intercontinental Cup at Sharjah, Mar 12-15 2013
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
589/7d & 188/3 (58 ov) -
![United Arab Emirates]( "United Arab Emirates")
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Dockrell, Mooney put Ireland on top
Two wickets for George Dockrell and John Mooney helped Ireland took the initiative on day three and had UAE battling to avoid the follow-on
Day 2
Murtagh strikes after Ireland record score
Hundreds from Ed Joyce and Niall O'Brien put Ireland in control on the second day in Sharjah with a late wicket from Tim Murtagh capping off their excellent day
Day 1
Joyce and Porterfield punish UAE
Ireland dominated the opening day of their Intercontinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates in Sharjah