Even a record opening stand of 115 between Paul Stirling and Kevin O'Brien was not enough to prevent Ireland falling to defeat by Scotland as the Scots replied with a century opening stand of their own in just 8.1 overs, enabling them to coast to a six-wicket win with nine balls to spare.

KEVIN O’BRIEN and Paul Stirling shared a record stand for Ireland in T20 internationals in Muscat but it wasn’t enough to stop Scotland easing to a six-wicket victory that leaves the old rivals level on one win each after two games of the quadrangular tournament.

Ireland post record breaking first wicket partnership but to no avail as Scotland ease their way to a six wicket victory after their own breakneck start.

Boyd Rankin is one of Ireland’s lynchpin bowlers, and who will play a pivotal role across all three formats of the game over the next six weeks.

The England and Wales Cricket Board could be acting in breach of UK employment law by classing Northern Ireland-born Ireland internationals as overseas players in English domestic cricket from next season, according to a top sports lawyer.

Shane Getkate became the 700th men's cricketer to represent Ireland in the win over Oman. We take a look at some of the others who reached significant milestones.

ON the day that he became Ireland’s leading run-scorer in Twenty20 cricket, Paul Stirling won his first competitive match as Ireland captain.

Ireland's youngsters will be taking on five countries as they attempt to clinch another World Cup berth this summer.

The hard-hitting all-rounder is in the Ireland squad for a string of ODIs and T20s in Oman and India, aiming to confirm a place in the formats in which Ireland have been floundering lately. But only for Flowers, a paramedic, he wouldn’t be anywhere near the Al Emerat Stadium in Muscat.

Highlight of the Irish down under this weekend must be Sean Terry's debut for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash.

Irish international Sean Terry has been called into the Perth Scorchers squad for their Big Bash clash this weekend against Adelaide Strikers.

Who were the winners and losers on the recent Wolves tour of Sri Lanka?

Wolves captain Harry Tector hails squad members' progression as team goes down 5-0 in the one-day series versus Sri Lanka A.

Sri Lanka A go 4-0 up in the series with a 202-run victory over Ireland Wolves at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Sri Lanka.

Cricket Ireland has announced the senior women international and Academy squads for 2019 - marking the start of a new era for the sport after what became a watershed year in 2018.

Ireland Wolves captain Harry Tector scored his maiden century in a senior Irish side and shared a record fifth-wicket partnership with Shane Getkate, but it was not enough to defeat a rampant Sri Lankan side in the third 50-over match of a five-match series at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Sri Lanka.

Cricket Ireland has confirmed that James Shannon will return home to Dublin after succumbing to a shoulder injury, with Simi Singh – currently training in India - joining the Ireland Wolves squad as a replacement for the final three 50-over matches of the Ireland Wolves tour of Sri Lanka.

The Netherlands made it two wins from two after beating hosts Oman by eight wickets in a textbook run chase in Muscat.

Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell was clearly happy as his side brushed off the winter cobwebs with a seven-wicket win over Scotland in the opening match of the Quadrangular tournament in Muscat.

The Women’s Qualifier Asia 2019 is the start of the qualification journey for China, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand and the UAE for a place in both the T20 and 50 over World Cup Qualifiers.

A T20 international career best 71 by Dutch opener Tobias Visee led his team to a seven-wicket win against Scotland in the opening match of the Quadrangular Series in Oman.

Danish coach Jeremy Bray has extended his contract with the Danish Cricket Federation, and will take on additional responsibilities.

Middlesex all-rounder Ollie Rayner could be in line to help Germany qualify for the 2020 T20 World Cup.

Seven Young Knight hopefuls will be working on their games in Sunny Spain this weekend as the NCU Academy de-camps to La Manga.

Irish international Simi Singh has decided he won't be joining The Hills from YMCA but has opted instead for a switch to Phoenix.

The Hundred Blast League will see a minimum of 45 female players, aged between sixteen and twenty-one compete in a nine-match series over three competitive days this summer.

T20 Trophy holders Downpatrick will start the defence of their cup with a home tie against Templepatrick, who won the T20 Shield in 2018.

The latest list of confirmed transfers published by the NCU feature a number of players returning to previous clubs after deciding that the grass isn't greener on the other side.

Fox Lodge have signed 22 year-old South African all-rounder Coenie Nel as their overseas player for the 2019 season.

Malahide have signed Australian Damien Mortimer for the 2019 season.

Bready's Alana Dalzell and Eglinton's Zara Craig have been named in the Ireland Girls Under 19 and 15 squads.

There was mixed news for the NW in the various Ireland squads which were named for the Oman Quadrangular tournament, and the subsequent series against Afghanistan in India.

Three times winners and holders Donemana have been handed a home draw against Instonians in the 2019 Ulster Plate competition.

The draw has been made for the 2019 Munster Senior Cup.

Will Perchard, Stan Norman & Charley Webster have joined the Hampshire Under 14 squad for 2019.

This month sees the launch of a new Girls Cricket Academy programme and the return of the Spring Term Cricket Courses, sponsored by Rathbones.

Jerseys longstanding scorer, Gina Kearns, is now a certified Level 3 scorer.

Charley Webster has been selected for the Warwickshire Under 14 County age group winter programme.

Josh Lawrenson has been selected for the 2019 Hampshire Academy intake.

Dean Morrison has been appointed Match Manager for the MCC tour to Thailand, beginning on 20 November.

Three Jersey senior squad players are currently developing their cricketing skills overseas.