 Jeremy Bray is 169 not out in Ireland's second innings |
Jeremy Bray and Niall O'Brien both hit centuries as Ireland took control of the Intercontinental Cup semi-final against the United Arab Emirates. The Irish built on a first innings lead of 161, and were 306-1 at the end of the second day with Bray 169 not out and O'Brien still at the crease on 118.
Chasing Ireland's first innings 350-7 dec, the UAE were bowled out for 189 with Trent Johnston claiming 5-33.
Bray and O'Brien have scored an Irish record of 269 for the second wicket.
Bray is also in line to by-pass Ivan Anderson's individual record of 198 when he returns to the crease on the final day on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, in the other semi-final in Namibia, outsiders Bermuda are making a fight of things against Kenya.
They trail Kenya by 100 runs with three wickets remaining after chasing a big total of 403 for six declared.
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