Ireland will play UAE in the second semi final at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifying tournament in Abu Dhabi after the hosts shocked the Netherlands to become the fourth team through to the finals in Bangladesh.

It's one final down and two to go for Ireland in Abu Dhabi as they continue to set the standard in the world of Associate cricket.

Paul Stirling�s timely return to form ensured Ireland qualified for their seventh World Cup on the trot

Ireland achieved their first objective by reaching the World Twenty20 for the fourth successive time, but it�s only part one of the Abu Dhabi job. Now to win the qualifying tournament.

Paul Stirling yet again showed his big match temperament as he produced a stunning all-round display to help Ireland reach the T20 World Cup finals in Bangladesh

Ireland's captain William Porterfield is delighted his side have qualified for the World Cup Finals in Bangladesh.