UAE vs Zimbabwe

Sean Williams ensured Zimbabwe would not become the first top tier side to lose to United Arab Emirates when his counter-attacking half century secured a four-wicket victory in their World Cup clash in Nelson on Thursday.

Williams (76 not out) and Sean Ervine (42) were required to rescue their side with an 83-run partnership after UAE's bowlers had reduced them to 167 for five in the 33rd over of their innings in the Pool B clash at Saxton Oval.

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Zimbabwe batsman Craig Irvine (R) sweeps a delivery as United Arab Emirates (UAE) wicketkeeper Swapnil Patil (L) looks on during their Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match in Nelson on February 19, 2015.  (AFPP)

United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowler Mohammad Naveed (C) celebrates after dismissing Zimbabwe batsman Solomon Mire (R) during their Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match in Nelson on February 19, 2015. ( AFP)

United Arab Emirates (UAE) spinner Mohammad Tauqir (L) celebrates with teammate Swapnil Patil (R) after dismissing Zimbabwe batsman Regis Chakabva during their Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match in Nelson on February 19, 2015.    (AFP)

United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowler Amjad Javed (C) celebrates with teammates after dismissing Zimbabwe batsman Hamilton Masakadza during their Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match in Nelson on February 19, 2015.  (AFP)

Zimbabwe batsmen Craig Irvine (L) and Sean Williams (R) take more runs from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling during their Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match in Nelson on February 19, 2015. (AFP)

Zimbabwe batsman Sean Williams hits out against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling during their Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match in Nelson on February 19, 2015.  (AFP)

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