The United Arab Emirates believe their Pool B match against Ireland in Brisbane on Wednesday offers them a "wonderful opportunity" of a World Cup win, according to batsman Khurram Khan. Both associate or non-Test nations know each other well, having played each other repeatedly in various lower-level International Cricket Council competitions. The UAE, the only amateur side in the tournament, impressed before going down by four wickets to Zimbabwe first time out while Ireland beat the West Indies by the same margin -- a result no longer classed as an 'upset'. Both teams will fancy their chances at Brisbane's Gabba ground and Khurram said Tuesday: "I think it's going to be a very important game, obviously.
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