Robert O'Brien was in the runs again as Ireland U17's chased 291 to beat MCC by 3 wickets in the last over.

The Railway Union prodigy hit 8 fours in his 99, sharing a third wicket stand of 133 with with James West, who hit 4 fours in his 52.

Dan Murray and Robert O'Brien

There were runs too for Bruce Whaley (29) and Dan Murray (22) in an entertaining game at Oak Hill.

MCC's total of 290 for 6 saw James Hunter top-score with 90 (12 fours, 3 sixes), adding 127 again for the third wicket with Stephen Ogilby (53).

James Hunter

John Anderson and Sanil Gupta both made 41 in what looked like a commanding total.

The victory will put the Irish in good spirits as they take on Scotland this coming week in the Celtic Cup in Larne.

Ireland beat MCC by 3 wickets
Oak Hill, 9 August.
MCC 290/6 (45 overs; James Hunter 90, Stephen Ogilby 53, John Anderson 41, Sanil Gupta 41*, Timcy Khanduja 29; Febin Manoj 2-44, James West 2-56)
Ireland 292/7 (44.1 overs: Robert O'Brien 99, James West 52, Bruce Whaley 29, Daniel Murray 22; Ehtesham Ahmed 2-35)