Zimbabwe beat Netherlands in a last-ball thriller to stay alive in the World T20 tournament while Ireland crushed UAE by 21 runs(D/L method)in another Group B qualifying clash. (All images courtesy AFP, AP)

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Zimbabwe beat Netherlands in a last-ball thriller to stay alive in the World T20 tournament while Ireland crushed UAE by 21 runs(D/L method)in another Group B qualifying clash. (All images courtesy AFP, AP)

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After electing to bat first, Netherlands amassed just 140 runs in their first innings led by Tom Cooper's explosive knock of 72 off 58 balls.

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When Elton Chigumbura, one of Zimbabwe's main batsmen fell for a duck, the Netherlands team was all set for a famous victory but Brendan Taylor put Zimbabwe back on track.

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Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor led his team from the front with an effective 49 off just 39 balls as they won through a six on the final ball against a spirited Netherlands side.

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In the other match of the day between Ireland and UAE, it was all Ireland from the start as they restricted UAE to just 123/6 after electing to bowl first.

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Shaimaan Anwar of the UAE was the top-scorer for his team with a 30-run knock, which he achieved in 28 balls. However, it was not of much help for the side.

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Ireland, led by Ed Joyce's 43 and captain William Porterfield's 33 reached 103/3 in 14.2 overs before rain arrived at Sylhet to force the match to be decided via the D/L method, as Ireland won by 21 runs in the end.

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World T20: Zimbabwe beat Netherlands to stay alive; Ireland crush UAE

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands in a last-ball thriller to stay alive in the World T20 tournament while Ireland crushed UAE by 21 runs(D/L method)in another Group B qualifying clash. (All images courtesy AFP, AP)