Tim Murtagh enjoyed a remarkable return of five wickets for 13 runs in nine overs on the opening day of Ireland's first Test match clash with England and just their third in all.

The Ireland fast bowlers ran through the English batting as the hosts were sent packing in less than one session.

Tim Murtagh scored 54 not out and 27 in each innings for Ireland vs Afghanistan to create a new Test record.

Ireland number 11 Tim Murtagh made an unbeaten 54 to lift Ireland to 172

Defending champions Ireland defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 62 runs in the second semi-final at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.