Ireland Under 15s got the better of Scotland with a 3-2 win to lift the Celtic Cup.

Marko Bates hit 9 fours and 3 sixes in a brilliant 84 from just 60 balls to help Ireland beat Scotland. 

He shared a fifth wicket stand of 70 with Ted Hasler (20) in an Ireland total of 138 for 7. It was enough to seal a 14-run win as the hosts made 124 for 6, with Tom Lathorn scoring 27 and Ben Hodge 22.

Ballyspallen spinner Jacob Blair took two wickets as did the ever-consistent Callum Armstrong.

It was a familiar story in the second match with Ireland clinching the Under 15 Celtic Cup with a game to spare.

Jacob Blair (3-11) and Callum Armstrong (2-18) again in the wickets as Scotland were kept to 122 for 7 - runs for Ben Hodge (45) and Marcus Vila (22).

Marko Bates again led from the front as he made another half century. His 55 not out (8 fours, 2 sixes) taking just 29 balls as he added 76 for the second wickets with Beau Donnison (27) , while there were runs also for Callum Armstrong (22) in the eight-wicket win.

Scotland gained a consolation win in Friday's final T20 of the series with a last over four-wicket win.

Four Ireland batters got into the 20s - Callum Armstrong, David Agnew, Marko Bates, and Ted Hasler in a total of 120 for 5.

It was nearly enough but Ben Hodge hit an unbeaten 52-ball 65 (3 fours, 3 sixes) to get the win with five balls to spare.

Callum Armstrong (3-9) and Shravon Biju (2-21) were among the wickets for Ireland who now go to England to play in the Barnard Castle Festival next week.