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The home season for Ireland U-17s Boys consists of three 50 over games against Jersey U-17s Boys, one 50 over game against Marylebone Cricket Club, as well as the Celtic Cup against Scotland U-17s Boys consisting of two 50 over games and three T20s.

5 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Jersey U-17s Boys – Oak Hill (Only T20)

Match abandoned due to rain.

6 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Jersey U-17s Boys – Oak Hill (First 50 over game)

• Jersey won the toss and elected to bowl first under blue skies at the Wicklow ground.
• After finding themselves 1-1, Ireland went on to post 364-5 from their 50 overs with hundreds from Rob O’Brien (120 off 131) and Daniel Murray (118 of 89).
• In reply Jersey posted 146 from 28.2 overs with the touring side finding it difficult chasing a large total.
• Ireland were able to apply pressure by getting an early wicket, but had to work hard for the next breakthrough after the Jersey top order consolidated.
• But once Ireland got the second wicket, things quickly opened up and the home team completed a comprehensive victory.

Scorecard here.

Ireland won by 218 runs

7 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Jersey U-17s Boys – Oak Hill (Second 50 over game)

• The tourists won the toss for the second time in two days but elected to bat this time round.
• Jersey posted 181 from 39 overs with some strong partnerships, however Ireland fought back to prize out important wickets in the middle overs.
• Key bowlers included Adam Leckey (2-28), Febin Manoj (2-25) and James West (2-22).
• In response Ireland reached the total in 35.3 overs for the loss of six wickets.
• Key performers with the bat were Freddie Ogilby (64 off 86) and Ethan Marshall (49 off 44) to help Ireland close out a 2-0 series win.

Scorecard here.

Ireland won by 4 wickets (2-0 series win)

9 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs MCC – Oak Hill (50 over game)

• The toss was won by MCC who elected to bat first at the Wicklow ground.
• They posted 290 for the loss of six wickets from their 50 overs.
• James West was the pick of the Ireland bowlers with 2-56 from his seven overs.
• In response Ireland were able to chase this down in 44.1 overs, losing seven wickets in the process.
• Key contributors with the bat were Rob O’Brien who scored 99 and James West who scored 52 to go with his wickets earlier in the day.
• The result finished what was a very positive week for the Ireland U-17s Boys who will now take on Scotland U-17s Boys in the Celtic Cup.

Ireland won by three wickets

(Celtic Cup Fixtures)

12 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Scotland U-17s Boys – Larne (First 50 over game)

• The toss was won by Ireland who elected to bowl first in the first match of the Celtic Cup.
• Scotland posted 211-8 from their 50 overs with only 6 extras included.
• The visitors where immediately under pressure at 4-1, but fought back. However Ireland kept up pressure to take wickets later on in the innings.
• Reuben Wilson was the key performer with the ball taking 4-17 from nine miserly overs with three maidens.
• In response Ireland were bowled out for 186 in 46.3 overs.
• Rob O’Brien was the standout batter scoring 61 from 91, however late wickets put pressure on Ireland at the tail end of their chase.

Scorecard here.

Ireland lost by 25 runs

13 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Scotland U-17s Boys – Larne (Second 50 over game)

• First up, Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first.
• Scotland made 161 for 8 wickets from 35 overs (match was reduced due to rain).
• Reuben Wilson again was the pick of the bowlers with 0-3 from four overs, including three maidens.
• Adam Leckey also took 2-24 from his four overs.
• In response Ireland were able to chase it down with four overs to spare and with only four wickets down.
• The key contributor with the bat was Brian Dunphy, scoring 83 from 76 balls.

Scorecard here.

Ireland won by 6 wickets

14 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Scotland U-17s Boys – Larne (First T20 game)

• These games had been moved a day forward due to very bad weather forecast on 15 August when the matches were originally scheduled.
• The toss was won by Ireland who decided to bat first in the first T20 match, and also the first of the day.
• They posted 151 for 5 from their 20 overs with the main contributors being Brian Dunphy (54 off 43) and Ethan Marshall (39 off 35).
• In response, Scotland chased this with one over to spare and only losing two wickets.
• Reuben Wilson took one wicket and the other came from a run out through James West.

Scorecard here.

Scotland won by 8 wickets

14 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Scotland U-17s Boys – Larne (Second T20 game)

• This time around in the second T20, Scotland won the toss and chose to bat.
• They posted 115 for the loss of six wickets from their 20 overs.
• Key contributors with the ball were Olly Riley who 1-2 from 3 overs (including three maidens) as well as Dan Murray with 2-16 from 3 overs (with one maiden).
• In response, Ireland chased this down for the loss of seven wickets, winning off the final ball in a dramatic finish.
• The series was now tied going into the final game on 16 August.

Scorecard here.

Ireland won by three wickets

16 AUGUST Ireland U-17s Boys vs Scotland U-17s Boys – Larne (Third T20 game)

• The toss was won by Ireland who elected to bat first in the final game of the Celtic Cup.
• They posted 134 for 9 from their 20 overs with Adam Leckey (43 off 39) the main contributor.
• In response, Scotland scored 114 for 7 from their 20 overs, falling 20 just runs short.
• Key contributors with the ball for Ireland were Olly Riley who took 3-25 from his four overs as the home side closed out an important win.
• Across formats, Ireland U-17s Boys secured the Celtic Cup, winning a crucial decider in the final match.

Scorecard here.

Ireland won by 20 runs (and the Celtic Cup 3-2)