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Alvin McCaig, Lauren McCann and Jonny Martin

  1. Ire 139-6 - TEA

    Mark Adair and Andy McBrine's partnership reaches 100 with two runs in the over from Ben Sears.

    Ireland recovered well after a tough start to the afternoon as we break for tea.

  2. Ire 137-6

    A maiden first over from Dean Foxcroft as we approach the end of the afternoon session.

  3. Ire 137-6

    Andy McBrine brings up his 50 as Ireland take four runs in total from Ben Sears' over.

  4. Get Involved

    In response to Joshua's reply to my initial point, I think Ireland should be looking to play teams a bit closer to them on the ladder. All they learn from this is that they are a long way off being good enough.

    Rob, Fairford

  5. Ire 133-6

    Andy McBrine edges closer to the half-century mark as his shot from Daryl Mitchell's delivery races through the covers for four.

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    There's plenty of drama for the spectators to enjoy at Stormont

  6. Ire 129-6

    A quieter over for Ireland as they take three runs off Ben Sears.

  7. Ire 126-6

    Six runs in the over for Mark Adair, including a good hit for four from Daryl Mitchell's delivery.

    His partnership with Andy McBrine is now into the 80s - good news for Ireland.

  8. Ire 120-6

    A more fruitful over for Ireland as they get nine runs off Blair Tickner.

    It includes four leg byes and a nice hit for four from Andy McBrine, who swipes the ball out to the boundary.

  9. Ire 112-6

    Ireland digging in as they take three more runs from Daryl Mitchell's over.

  10. Ire 109-6

    Ireland finding their groove as Andy McBrine whacks it leg side to the boundary for another four.

    McBrine then hurries through for three more to bring in seven runs from Blair Tickner's over.

  11. Ire 102-6

    Another good over for Ireland from Ben Spears.

    Mark Adair with a lovely cover drive to the boundary for four.

    He then hits a powerful four shot into the ground to bring up the century for Ireland.

  12. Ire 94-6

    A maiden over from Blair Tickner keeps Ireland at bay.

  13. Ire 94-6

    A good over for Ireland off Ben Sears as they finish with nine runs.

    Andy McBrine brings up the 50 partnership with Mark Adair courtesy of a four, which is just what Ireland need.

    He follows that up with a well-weighted shot which is square of the wicket and runs to the boundary.

  14. Ire 85-6

    Just one run in that over after some good bowling from Blair Tickner.

    Irish opener Stephen Doheny trapped leg-before on ThursdayInpho

    Irish opener Stephen Doheny trapped leg-before on Thursday

  15. Ire 84-6

    Two runs for Ireland from Ben Sears' first over.

    It's time for a quick drinks break.

  16. Ire 82-6

    A nice ramp shot from Mark Adair for four from a wicked Blair Tickner delivery as Ireland finish the over with seven overall.

    Adair (18) and Andy McBrine (19) have certainly steadied the ship.

  17. Ire 75-6

    Andy McBrine drills it to the boundary for four and adds a single as Ireland take five from Nathan Smith's over.

  18. Get Involved

    I can see Rob from Fairford’s point but if Ireland don’t play more Test matches, particularly against sides of the calibre of New Zealand, how can they learn and develop?

    Joshua, Kidderminster

  19. Ire 70-6

    A better over from Ireland off Blair Tickner. The highlight a cut shot for four from Andy McBrine.

  20. Get Involved

    Five wickets fall to balls on the stumps! Feels like a bit of a technique issue here. Too much short format hitting across the line?

    Richard, Kent

    At least Ireland have scored more than their 38 all out against England 7 years ago...

    Aaron, Abergavenny