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International Age Group Tournaments
2008 Under 19 World Cup
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ireland crushed by New Zealand
Ireland suffer a 181 run loss to New Zealand in their final Under 19 World Cup warm up game.
Associates all lose
All four associate countries go down to heavy defeats on the opening day of the Under 19 World Cup.
England too strong for Ireland
A ruthless all-round display sees England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in opening game of Under 19 World Cup.
No surprises on second day in Kuala Lumpur
Comfortable wins for New Zealand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Africa in the Under 19 World Cup.
Another ten wicket win for England
Wins also for India, Pakistan and Australia as the Under 19 World Cup groups
Malaysia causes first major upset of Under 19 World Cup
Hosts overcome Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advance to the Super League.
Bangladesh too strong for Ireland
Another comprehensive defeat for Ireland as they are consigned to the Plate competition after losing to Bangladesh by 8 wickets.
West Indies' fate is in their own hands
West Indies must defeat India to reach the Super Eight stage of the Under 19 World Cup; New Zealand go through with a win over Malaysia.
Irish misery continues with loss to Bermuda
A poor display in the field, followed by a late batting collapse, sees Ireland's Under 19s lose by 20 runs to Bermuda.
Nepal adds Zimbabwe to its scalps
India outclasses England and South Africa accounts for Bangladesh in the Under 19 World Cup quarter-finals while Namibia and Nepal win through in the Plate.
West Indies beat Ireland by 7 wickets
"An improved performance", but Ireland still loses heavily to the West Indies.
Pakistan and New Zealand complete semi-final line-up
Australia and Sri Lanka bow out of the Under 19 World Cup; West Indies and Papua New Guinea register Plate wins .
Nepal through to Plate final again
Nepal wins a thriller against Namibia; Zimbabwe gets its revenge on Malaysia.
India reaches second successive Under 19 final
Brave New Zealand pushes them all the way; West Indies through to face Nepal in Plate final.
Dougherty found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Ireland Under 19 opening batsman is given a reprimand for a Level 1 offence.
O'Rourke upbeat after win
Ireland coach Brian O'Rourke expresses delight at his side's first win of the competition.
Thompson becomes joint leading wicket taker
Ireland captain Greg Thompson enters the Under 19 World Cup record books with a total of 27 wickets.
Thompson bowls Ireland to comfortable win
Ireland skipper Greg Thompson takes 5 wickets - James Hall and Paul Stirling share century stand as Ireland defeat Bermuda by 69 runs.
West Indies takes Under 19 Plate title from Nepal
Australia v England game is abandoned while Ireland takes 13th place play-off against Zimbabwe.