Rob O'Brien and Adam Leckey shared a double hundred stand as Ireland Under 19s belatedly got their World Cup preparations underway with a fine chase to beat Scotland by six wickets.

The Scots will have been pleased by their efforts in posting 281 - Rory Grant top-scoring with 56- as the Irish blew off the cobwebs by using ten bowlers in the hatily arranged contest after Monday's scheduled game agaimst North West was washed out.

Opening bowlers Reuben Wilson and skipper Olly Riley picked up two wickets apiece, as did all-rounder Adam Leckey.

Ireland's reply looked in trouble as they slipped to 55 for 3, with Freddie Ogilby (20), James West (14) and Sam Haslett (8) all back in the hutch.

The match defining stand came from the talented duo of Railway Union's Rob O'Brien and CSNI's Adam Leckey.

They weather the initial storm to compile a partnership of 204 in 32 overs to take the Boys in Green to the brink of victory.

O'Brien was there at the finish, making an ubeaten 112 from 126 balls, while Leckey fell on a better than even time 96 from 93 balls - both batters hitting eight fours and clearing the ropes twice.

Ollie Riley (19*) thumped a few lusty blows to ensure no late comeback for the Scots as Ireland sealed victory with five balls to spare.

Ireland are in action on Wednesday when they take on local side North West.