Intercontinental Cup: Ireland draw with UAE in Sharjah William Porterfield hit an unbeaten century as Ireland's Intercontinental Cup match against the United Arab Emirates ended in a draw in Sharjah. The hosts, who started the final day on 302-6, were bowled out for 360 in their first innings with Trent Johnston taking four wickets. Ireland held a lead of 229 and finished the game on 188-3 with Porterfield on 101 while Andrew White hit 53. The Irish secured six points and remain top of the cup standings. UAE added 58 to their overnight total with Johnston claiming the final three wickets to end with 4-62 while George Dockrell and John Mooney each took two wickets. There was not enough time for Ireland to force a result and Porterfield's 101 from 165 balls was the highlight on the fourth day of action. White made a watchful 52 before falling to Ahmed Raza with Paul Stirling (16) and Mooney (15) the other wickets to fall. Ireland recorded their highest ever runs total with 589-7 declared in their first innings.