Kevin O’Brien hit an unbeaten 98 to lead Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Scotland as they defended their Division One title in the final of the World Cricket League in Amstelveen.

Ireland stayed on course to reach the ICC World Twenty20 as they consigned Scotland to a third successive Group A defeat and another humiliating qualifying exit.

William Porterfield hit an unbeaten 112 as Ireland secured their first win of the ICC World Cricket League in Kenya with a four-wicket success over Bermuda at the Jaffery Sports Club in Nairobi.

Scotland set Ireland a daunting 324 to win the ICC Trophy in Belfast.

Scotland skipper Craig Wright threw the gauntlet down to his batsmen after they seized control to set up a thrilling finale in their Inter Continental Cup qualifier against Ireland in Clontarf.