Netherlands pips Ireland to reach final

That would gradually change as Ben Cooper and Michael Swart put on 57 for the third wicket in 49 balls. O'Brien removed both batsmen in consecutive overs. Swart was the first to go when he mistimed a hit to long on to fall for 21.

Cooper, who top-scored with 43, then holed out to deep point and with 45 needed in 38 balls, the game was still open.

Borren, in the company of Max O'Dowd, added 34 more for the fifth wicket in 22 balls. O'Brien struck for a third time when he had O'Dowd caught at deep mid wicket before Borren sealed the game with a boundary off John Mooney.

O'Brien ended with figures of 3 for 26 in four overs.

Netherlands will face Scotland, who beat Hong Kong earlier in the day, in the final to be played at the same venue on Sunday.

"I think it’s definitely going to be a great game tomorrow," said Bukhari. "Both teams are playing good cricket. Last few games, Scotland have played really well and our team individuals have performed really well. Hopefully we’ll have a great game tomorrow."