SKIPPER Nick Hammond became the second Worcestershire academy player in 24 hours to score a century as his side completed a 50-over double over Ireland under 17s at Stourbridge.

Hammond followed the achievement of Jack Haynes as he hit an unbeaten 127 off 123 balls in a seven-wicket win with nearly 13 overs to spare.

He scored 73 the previous day in the four-wicket win.

Jujhar Johal also enjoyed a fine all-round match with a half-century and three wickets.

Ireland again opted to bat first and reached 113-1 after Andrew Vincent (33) and Sam Murphy (57) added 98 in 23 overs for the second wicket.

But only Harry Tector (48) then reached double figures as Ireland were bowled out for 198 in 44.4 overs.

Johal worked his way through the lower order to finish with 3-43 and Xavier Clarke(2-26) and William Wade (2-31) also chipped in as Ireland lost three of their top six through run outs.

The academy lost two early wickets and were on 17-2 when Hammond and Johal joined forces for a match-winning partnership of 169 in 30 overs.

When Johal was dismissed for 54 off 75 balls with seven fours, only 13 more runs were needed for victory.

Hammond struck three sixes and 16 fours as the academy secured their win after 37.1 overs.

The two sides meet again tomorrow and on Friday in a series of T20 matches at Bromsgrove.