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England dampen Ireland spirits

England recorded an 11-run win over Ireland on the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-reduced game in Dublin. Jonathan Trott top-scored with a patient 69, while Jade Dernbach claimed 3-30 from five overs...

Mott puts in good word for Dutch

Rob Barnett

Little-known Australian Shane Mott had not played a senior match before his Netherlands debut - but he was the leading wicket-taker in the Clydesdale Bank 40 until an horrific injury ended his season.

Captain Morgan salutes Irish game

Eoin Morgan believes his selection as England captain for the one-day international with Ireland in Dublin is a “huge compliment” to Irish cricket.

O'Brien predicts repeat dose

Kevin O’Brien accepts he may never match the stunning century that helped Ireland to a famous World Cup win over England - but insists his side are more than capable of repeating the result.

Moeen ton in vain again

For the second successive week Moeen Ali made a Clydesdale Bank 40 century for Worcestershire and finished on the losing side as the Netherlands claimed a two-wicket victory at New Road.

No injury doubts for Ireland

Ireland have named a full-strength squad for their ODI against England at Clontarf on August 25. Captain Will Porterfield said: "This is the game everyone in Irish cricket has been talking about."

Coetzer fills in for Northants

Northamptonshire have bolstered their batting options by signing Durham and Scotland's Kyle Coetzer on loan for the remainder of the season.

Hampshire win despite downpours

James Vince struck 45 as Hampshire recorded their fourth Clydesdale Bank 40 victory of the season after defeating lowly Scotland by four runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in Aberdeen.

Stevens and Northeast see Kent home

A stand of 132 between Darren Stevens and Sam Northeast helped Kent to a four-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the Clydesdale Bank 40.

Aberdeen abandonment for Scotland

Scotland’s penultimate Clydesdale Bank 40 Group B match against fellow strugglers Leicestershire was abandoned without a ball being bowled.