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Ireland

Porterfield hoping for further scalp Porterfield hoping for further scalp ( )

Sentinel Sport caught up with Ireland skipper William Porterfield who harbours real hope of his team claiming yet another major scalp.

Joyce expecting tough battle Joyce expecting tough battle ( )

In form Sussex and Irish Batsman Ed Joyce looks forward to Ireland's One Day Series in Clontarf against the skilful and dangerous Pakistan.

Murtagh hoping to spearhead Irish attack Murtagh hoping to spearhead Irish attack ( )

Ace Middlesex bowler Tim Murtagh, who has taken 30 wickets so far this year in the English County Championship, hopes to transfer his fantastic early season form to spearhead Ireland's attack against Pakistan.

Irish Senior Cup refixes Irish Senior Cup refixes ( )

Seven of the eight games have confirmed reschedule dates - Terenure versus Donemana is still under discussion.

O'Brien relishing Pakistan challenge O'Brien relishing Pakistan challenge ( )

With Ireland due to face Pakistan in the upcoming two ODI series at home, PakPassion spoke to Kevin O'Brien about his thoughts on the matches, and his career to date.

Ireland Countywatch (5) Ireland Countywatch (5) ( )

Tim Murtagh takes top billing again as his ten wicket haul takes Middlesex to the top of the Championship table.

Scotland

Meigle progress in the Village Cup Meigle progress in the Village Cup ( )

Meigle defeated Methlick by 25 runs to advance to the semi finals of the Scottish section of the Village Cup.

Scotland squad for YB40 matches Scotland squad for YB40 matches ( )

Scotland have announced their squad for the YB40 matches against Derbyshire and Surrey.

Pro Series Squads announced Pro Series Squads announced ( )

The squads for the second fixture in the LiveSport.co.uk Pro Series have been announced.

Freuchie overcome Dundee HSFP Freuchie overcome Dundee HSFP ( )

In the only CSL match to take place on Saturday Freuchie beat Dundee HSFP by 12 runs D/L.

Coetzer looks for improvement Coetzer looks for improvement ( )

Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer is looking for an improvement in the batting in the second ODI against Pakistan.

Record for Majid Haq Record for Majid Haq ( )

Majid Haq has become the leading ODI wicket taker for Scotland but regrets the lost opportunity to beat Pakistan.

Netherlands

Double YB40 washout in sodden Schiedam Double YB40 washout in sodden Schiedam ( )

Unrelenting rain forced the abandoning of the Netherland's YB40 fixtures against Sussex and Northamptonshire this week, the latter before a ball was bowled.

Excelsior take the lead after wet weekend Excelsior take the lead after wet weekend ( )

An emphatic 8 wicket win in a rain-affected game against HCC sees Excelsior take pole position in the Topklasse.

Three in three edges VRA ahead as records fall (and stand) Three in three edges VRA ahead as records fall (and stand) ( )

Victories over HCC, HBS and Dosti saw VRA take a narrow lead at the top of the table at the end the opening week of the Topklasse.

Defeat for the Dutch in YB40 opener against Kent Defeat for the Dutch in YB40 opener against Kent ( )

The Netherlands YB40 campaign got off to an inauspicious start today, losing to the Kent Spitfires by seven wickets.

First coaching conference a success First coaching conference a success ( )

The inaugural international coaches conference, organized and hosted by the KNCB in Utrecht on April 20, can be put down as a success, to be repeated and expanded in future years.

Season preview Topklasse and Hoofdklasse Season preview Topklasse and Hoofdklasse ( )

The Dutch league season gets underway this coming weekend with a full programme of matches for the top two leagues, the Topklasse and Hoofdklasse. Dave Hardy looks at the teams, the stars and the transfers.

Ireland Provincial

Double for St Mary's Double for St Mary's ( )

Congratulations to St Mary's who defeated St Andrew’s College at a rather chilly (some would say Artic!) Wesley College today.

Coleraine crush Glendermott Coleraine crush Glendermott ( )

Coleraine recorded a resounding 110 run win over Glendermott in the Faughan Valley Cup.

NCU name Under 17 side to face Southern XI NCU name Under 17 side to face Southern XI ( )

The NCU Under 17s will play their Southern counterparts on 26 May at Claremont Road, Dublin..

Moran leads Brigade to convincing win Moran leads Brigade to convincing win ( )

Mattie Moran hits unbeaten 67 as Brigade knock Eglinton out of the Faughan Valley Cup. Sion beat Killyclooney in The Championship.

Lynch leads St Mary's to senior cup win Lynch leads St Mary's to senior cup win ( )

Tom Lynch scores 91 to help St Mary's to 54 run Senior Schools' Cup win against St Andrew's.

Holders Grosvenor reach quarter finals of the Schools Cup Holders Grosvenor reach quarter finals of the Schools Cup ( )

Belfast HS. Campbell College, Friends, Regent House and Wallace HS also progress.

CE Worldwide

If variety is the spice of life... If variety is the spice of life... ( )

...then cricket among the full members certainly doesn't provide it.

Afghanistan retain ACC Twenty20 title Afghanistan retain ACC Twenty20 title ( )

Afghanistan win their fourth ACC Twenty20 Cup, beating Nepal in the final.

Hong Kong thrash the Maldives, Kuwait beat Oman Hong Kong thrash the Maldives, Kuwait beat Oman ( )

Wins for Hong Kong and Kuwait on day four of the ACC Twenty20 in Nepal.

Afghanistan and Malaysia win on day three of ACC T20 Afghanistan and Malaysia win on day three of ACC T20 ( )

Afghanistan and Malaysia win in the two games on day three in Nepal.

Surprise win for Maldives on day two in Nepal Surprise win for Maldives on day two in Nepal ( )

The Maldives record a surprise win over Singapore. Wins also for Kuwait, UAE and Hong Kong.

All as expected on day one in Nepal All as expected on day one in Nepal ( )

Day one in Nepal sees wins for the UAE, Hong Kong, Nepal and Afghanistan.

PhotoZone

Scotland v Pakistan (1st ODI)
HCC v Excelsior (Dutch Topklasse)
Quick Haag v ACC (Dutch Topklasse)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 3)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 2)
North Holland Hurricanes v South Holland Seafarers
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 1)
Scottish Saltires v Essex (YB40)
North County v Brigade (Irish Cup)
Freuchie v RH Corstorphine (Scottish League)
Hermes-DVS v Quick Haag (Dutch Topklasse)
Netherlands v Kent (YB40)
NCU Under 17 v NWCU Under 17
Ireland A v MCC

Columns

Tim Brooks

A visit to Corfu A visit to Corfu ( )

The island is the home of Greek cricket and has a number of grounds with breathtaking backdrops.

Tristan Lavalette

An Orange Bloom An Orange Bloom ( )

Leonie Bennett is embodiment of the recent success of the Dutch women's international team.

Lawrence Moore

Outside Edge: 1 May Outside Edge: 1 May ( )

A really good start to the North West season and there looks set to be little between the top four or five in both divisions.

Ryan Watson

2 weeks to forget if you are Scottish or Australian 2 weeks to forget if you are Scottish or Australian ( )

Well, 2 weeks is a long time in Cricket!

Global Tournaments

                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                 5    3   76
Afghanistan             5    3   64
Namibia                 5    3   57
Scotland                5    1   46
Kenya                   5    1   42
Netherlands             5    0   36
UAE                     5    1   33
Canada                  5    0   10

                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                10    8   17
Netherlands            10    7   14
Scotland               10    5   11
Afghanistan            10    5   11
UAE                    10    5   10
Kenya                  10    5   10
Namibia                10    2    4
Canada                 10    1    3

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Ireland tied with Pakistan

Pakistan 266-5 (47.0 overs)

Ireland 275-5 (47.0 overs)

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