 Ireland's Greg Thompson is bowled with the final ball of the game |
England scraped into the Super League stage of the Under-19 World Cup, beating Ireland by just four runs. Ireland fast bowler Niall McDarby took 6-50, the best in the tournament so far, to bowl England out for 214.
Gary Wilson's 69 from 98 balls took Ireland to 180-5 but the pressure proved too much for the lower order.
Scotland were far less convincing as they suffered an eight-wicket defeat to India with 31 overs to spare after being bowled out for 112.
Joining England and India in the second round were Bangladesh, who beat defending champions Pakistan by four wickets.
Either Pakistan or New Zealand will now miss out, depending on Friday's result between the two.
Australia made it through after a thrilling 13-run win over West Indies.
The Caribbean side fight it out with South Africa on Friday for the final qualifying place in Group B.
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