Ireland have beaten the United Arab Emirates by two wickets in a thriller at the Cricket World Cup in Brisbane.

Gary Wilson top-scored with 80 as Ireland made 279-8 in reply to the UAE's total of 278-9.

That means they have four points and join the leaders of Pool B, West Indies and India.

Next up for Ireland are South Africa next Tuesday.

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