World Cup Qualifier: Ireland beat Netherlands in Pretoria warm-up

Andrew Balbirnie made his 95 from 105 balls to help Ireland to a second win in Pretoria

Ireland continued their build-up to next month's World Cup Qualifier with a five-wicket win over Netherlands in Pretoria on Sunday.

Boyd Rankin took 4-38 and Andy McBrine 2-57 as the Dutch posted 264-7 from their 50 overs.

The Irish eased to victory with Andrew Balbirnie hitting 97 and Gary Wilson 89 in a total of 265-5.

Ireland defeated a Northerns/Easterns XI by 91 runs on Thursday and face Scotland in another warm-up on Tuesday.

"The guys batting up front did the job and therefore it was easier when I came in," said Wilson.

"We are playing with a nice confidence at the minute but we have to make sure we make the most of that confidence and really turn the screw when we get the opportunity.

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"It had the potential to be a tricky chase but in the end we played well. Graham [Ford, Ireland's coach] is all about giving players confidence.

"I think the win against Afghanistan pre-Christmas has really helped - knowing we can win against them in tough conditions, that bodes well for us."

Ireland will take on Hong Kong in their fourth and final warm-up game in Pretoria on Friday.

Ireland World Cup Qualifier squad:

William Porterfield (Formby/Warriors, capt), Andrew Balbirnie (Pembroke/Lightning), Peter Chase (Malahide/Lightning), George Dockrell (Leinster/Lightning), Ed Joyce (Merrion/Lightning), Andrew McBrine (Donemana/Warriors), Barry McCarthy (Durham), Tim Murtagh (Middlesex), Kevin O'Brien (Railway Union/Lightning), Niall O'Brien (Nantwich/Warriors, wk), Boyd Rankin (Warwickshire), James Shannon (Instonians/Knights), Simi Singh (YMCA/Lightning), Paul Stirling (Middlesex), Gary Wilson (Derbyshire, wk).