MacLeod the winner, Mooney the hero

Ireland secured the one-day series but they were made to work for their three-wicket win, firstly by a fine hundred from Richie Berrington and then a late push by Scotland in the field

Craig Young, the fast bowler released by Sussex twelve months ago, chose a good moment to become just the ninth player to take a five-wicket haul on ODI debut as he stole a march in the race to make the plane for Australia and New Zealand

John Mooney, the Ireland seamer, will return to international cricket for his country's series with Scotland next month, one of four changes for the three-match series