Ireland Under 19's slumped to a 195 run defeat in the Plate Championship final, being comprehensively defeated by a very strong Bangladesh side at McLean Park in Napier.

Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie is relishing the opportunity to claim another Full member scalp as his side face Bangladesh in the Plate Championship final today at McLean Park in Napier.

Ireland Under 19's reached the final of the Plate Championship in New Zealand despite no play being possible in their semi final clash with Canada at Fitzherbert Park.

A fine all round display by Ireland saw them comprehensively defeat Zimbabwe by seven wickets to advance to the semi finals of the Plate Competition.

Leinster lad George Dockrell has twin ambitions for the weeks ahead -- to help Ireland win the Plate competition at the U-19 World Cup and to make his debut for the full international side.

A Paul Stirling inspired Ireland registered their first win of this year's Under 19 World Cup, beating a spirited USA side by five wickets.

Four more convincing performances by the fancied sides ensured that there were no upsets on the tournament's fourth day.

The Canadian off-spinner¥s action was reported by the umpires after his side¥s match against Zimbabwe on Friday.

The West Indies¥ one-run victory was the highlight of the third day, but there were easy victories for India, Australia and Sri Lanka in the day¥s other games.

Ireland's younger breed will today take on the might of Australia in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand - with more than a little bit of help from one of the grand names of Australian cricket.

Ireland lose heavily to Australia.

The more experienced Full member sides claim four comfortable victories on the second day, but there are some fine individual performances by Associate players.

Ireland lost their opening encounter in the Under 19 World Cup in New Zealand, going down to a five wicket defeat by South Africa.

Canada's thrilling 10-run victory over Zimbabwe was the shock of the first day, with fellow-qualifiers Ireland and Afghanistan losing to South Africa and India respectively.

It's all to play for as the 2010 Under-19 World Cup gets under way in New Zealand on Friday.

Some of the Associates players in the Under-19 World Cup come from distinguished cricketing families.

A late order collapse which saw five wickets fall for just four runs denied Ireland their first ever win against a test nation at Under 19 level.

Wins for the USA and Hong Kong against PNG and Canada in the second round of warm-up matches, but defeat for Ireland and Afghanistan against Full member opposition.

The four Associate sides facing Full member opposition all suffered decisive defeats in the first round of official warm-up matches on Monday.

Ireland defeat Afghanistan by seven wickets after 148 run partnership between Andrew Balbirnie and James Shannon.

A winning start in the warm up games in Australia before the action switches to New Zealand.

The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup was officially opened with a vibrant welcome ceremony in Christchurch, New Zealand on Sunday.

Star-studded Australians look for third U19 CWC crown while Ireland and USA face tough task to make second round

Ireland U19s complete second victory at their Australian camp.

Ireland clinch dramatic one wicket win against University of New South Wales.

Scottish umpire Ian Ramage is understandably delighted after being selected to officiate in New Zealand.

Every Under-19 World Cup since 1998 has included at least one victory by an Associate over Full member opposition.

On-field umpires drawn from the International Panel and the ICC Associate and Affiliate International Panel.

All 16 squads have now been named for the tournament which takes place in New Zealand next month.

Profiles of the fifteen players who will represent Ireland in the Under 19 World Cup.