O’Brien demands improvement despite ODI series win

Ireland held off a determined Scotland fightback to secure a three-wicket victory in yesterday’s second one-day international at Malahide.

Skipper Kevin O’Brien scored 67 as Ireland completed the win with 34 balls to spare, but they were made to fight by a Scotland side that showed far more spirit than during Monday’s seven-wicket capitulation on the same ground.

Richie Berrington hit a magnificent maiden ODI century as the Scots recovered from a first-hour batting collapse to post 221 in 49.5 overs.