All Ireland Cups
Irish Senior Cup 2024
Final: Phoenix beat Merrion by 1 run
Mardyke, Cork, 17 August.
Phoenix 211 (44.2 overs: Tyrone Kane 44*, Levon Shields 40, Nicolaas Pretorius 37, Jack Lalor 21; Peter Francis 3-37, Melvin Devaraj 2-61, Max Sorensen 2-41)
Merrion 210 (49.5 overs: Sam Harbinson 60, Swapnil Modgill 42, John Anderson 39; Ben White 5-34, Amish Sidhu 2-31, George Dockrell 2-40)
Winners Phoenix (Sportsfile)
Ben White sparked a Merrion collapse to inspire Phoenix to a second Irish Senior Cup success, 38 years after their first. It had seemed unlikely as the Anglesea Road side had reached 176 for 3 chasing a target of 212. However, White's 5 for 34 changed the momentum of the contest completely, as he bowled John Anderson for 39, ending a standi of 79 with top-scorer Sam Harbinson, whose 60 included 7 fours and 2 sixes. The dismissal of overseas professional Peter Francis for 0, courtesy of a stunning catch running back at cover by Tyrone Kane saw the belief grow, and at 202 for 9, Phoenix were probably ahead for the first time in the contest. Jamie Forbes boundary swung the tide back in favour of Merrion with two needed from two balls, but Devender Ranolia was the Phoenix hero, having a distraught Tom Stanton caught down the leg side as he moved across the stumps looking to sweep fine. The scenes of joy at the end showed just how much victory meant to Phoenix and their skipper Adam Chester. Head Coach Tyrone Kane played an uncharacteristically restrained knock, but his unbeaten 44 was crucial in getting his side to 211, along with a flamboyant 37 (8 fours) from Nic Pretorius. With their riches of spin they knew a total of over 200 would give them a fighting chance, and boy did they fight. Incidentally, Player of the Match White's figures were the third time that a bowler has taken five wickets in a final, all leg-spinners! Mark Gillespie's 5 for 33 in Strabane's 1998 win over Ballymena is still the best, White is second, with North County's Richie Lawrence 5-38 in the 2008 Fingal derby win over The Hills third.
Semi-final: Instonians lost to Merrion by 117 runs
Shaw's Bridge, 14 July.
Merrion 271/9 (50 overs; Swapnil Modgill 61, John Anderson 40, Peter Francis 40, Adam Rosslee 38, Stephen Doheny 35; Andrew White 2-40, James Magee 2-52))
Instonians 154 (37.2 overs; Andy White 41, Adam Ly 22, Nikolai Smith 20; Melvin Deveraj 3-25, Tom Stanton 3-25, Mikey O'Reilly 2-26)
Swapnil Modgill was in the runs again as Merrion beat Instonians (CricketEurope)
Two times winners Merrion are through to yet another final after a convincing 117-run over Instonians, who had a miserable weekend, losing two semi-finals in two days. Merrion's powerful batting line-up were given a flying start by Irish international Stephen Doheny whose 25-ball 35 included 3 fours and 3 sixes. Swapnil Modgill hit 7 boundaries in a top score of 61, while the competition's second highest run getter of all-time John Anderson, and overseas professional Peter Francis made 40 apiece. Adam Rosslee chipped in with 38 to a total of 271 for 9 - two wickets apiece for Andrew White and James Magee. White's 41 was the top score in a reply that lost early wickets and never gained any momentum, not helped by the run out of opener Oliver Metcalfe. Mikey O'Reilly struck two early blows, while there were three wickets apiece for Melvin Deveraj and Tom Stanton.
Semi-final: Phoenix beat CIYMS by 20 runs
Phoenix Park, 14 July.
Phoenix 208 (47.4 overs; George Dockrell 44, Johit Munjal 36, Amish Sidhu 26, Levon Shields 20; Carson McCullough 4-23, Jacob Mulder 2-28, Mark Best 2-34)
CIYMS 188 (42.5 overs; Chris Dougherty 59, John Matchett 37, Allen Coulter 39; Devender Ranolia 3-26, Tyrone Kane 3-34, Amish Sidhu 2-44)
George Dockrell (CricketEurope)
Phoenix are through to their first final since they won the trophy back in 1986 as they knocked out 2022 winners CIYMS in a tense battle in the Park. The hosts made 208 batting first, with runs for George Dockrell (44), opener Johit Munjal (36), Amish Sidhu (26) and Levon Shields (20). Spinners Carson McCullough (4-23) and Jacob Mulder (2-28) did most of the damage, while there were two wickets also for left-armer Mark Best. The Belmont side's reply got off to the worst possible start with Ross Adair dismissed first ball by Tyrone Kane, but a second wicket stand of 82 between skipper John Matchett (37) and Chris Dougherty got them back on course. CIYMS were on track for the win at 120 for 3, but Devender Ranolia (3-26) inspired the loss four wickets for seven runs, including former international Dougherty for a top score of 59 (8 fours, 1 six) to leave themselves on the brink. Allen Coulter though hit four sixes in a counter-attacking 39 that had the home support worried. Kane though returned to dismiss him and Mark Best to clinch a 20-run win.
Round 3: Malahide lost to Instonians by 118 runs
The Village, 30 June.
Instonians 199 (50 overs: Nikolai Smith 56, Cade Carmichael 37, Cian Robertson 34, James Lambert 29*; Jeremy Martins 4-22, Kelvin Donnelly 3-35)
Malahide 81 (27 overs: Adam Doyle 32; Cian Robertson 4-23, James Magee 2-11, Andrew White 2-18)
Winning Instonians team with supporters (Instonians CC)
Instonians may be having a tough time in the league but their trip to Dublin was a fruitful one as a fine all-round display saw them beat Malahide by a convincing 118 runs to be the first team into the hat for the semi-final draw. Skipper Nikolai Smith (56) top-scored with a dogged half century that was just what his team needed. He added 68 with Cade Carmichael (37), while there was another vital half century stand between Cian Robertson (34) and James Lambert (29*) that got them up to 199 - four wickets for overseas professional Jeremy Martins and three for Kelvin Donnelly. There was some debate if it would be enough but the Shaws Bridge side produced an excellent bowling display to skittle the Village side for just 81, with Adam Doyle's 32 their best effort. Left-arm spinner Cian Robertson took 4-22, while there were two wickets apiece for James Magee and Andrew White.
Round 3: Phoenix beat North Down by 7 wickets
Phoenix Park, 30 June.
North Down 172 (44.2 overs: Alistair Shields 56, Mohammad Aahil 33, James Shannon 23; Jack Lalor 3-42, Ben White 2-23, Amish Sidhu 2-46) Phoenix 173/3 (34.4 overs: Jack Lalor 48, Levon Shields 41, George Dockrell 31*, Shane Getkate 21*)
Peter Davison is bowled by Jack Lalor (Deryck Vincent)
Phoenix are into the last four thanks to a convincing 7 wicket win over North Down in the Park. The NCU side struggled to adapt to the conditions making a below par 172, with Ally Shields top scoring with 56, and Mo Aahil - who scored a hundred in the last round win over Balbriggan - making 33. Jack Lalor took three wickets and there were two apiece for Irish international Ben White and left-arm spinner Amish Sidhu. Nic Pretorius went cheaply in the reply, but a second wicket stand of 85 between Jack Lalor (48) and Levon Shields (41) broke the back of the chase. George Dockrell (31*) and Shane Getkate (21*) easing the Leinster side to victory in the 35th over.
Round 3: Merrion beat Waringstown by 94 runs
Anglesea Road, 30 June.
Merrion 266/8 (50 overs: Swapnil Modgill 78, Sam Harbinson 73, Michael Lewis 54*; Bilawal Bhatti 5-38, Adam Dennison 2-19)
Waringstown 172 (38.5 overs: Graham Hume 58, James McCollum 52, Matthew Halliday 20; Tom Stanton 3-40, Sam Harbinson 2-21, Mikey O'Reilly 2-38)
Merrion won the 'Big Two' battle as they recovered from a disastrous start to oust 6-times champions Waringstown. Having been out in, Merrion lost Stephen Doheny and John Anderson without a run on the board, and Adam Rosslee soon after to be 32 for 3. They recovered thanks to a fourth wicket stand of 134 between Swapnil Modgill - who hit 11 fours in his top score of 78 - and skipper Sam Harbinson, who made 73 (5 fours, 2 sixes). Mick Lewis hit 9 boundaries in a 38-ball unbeaten 54 to take the home side to a challenging 266 for 8 - five wickets for Pakistan Test bowler Bilawal Bhatti. The NCU side's reply got off to a horror start as Tom Stanton accounted for the big 3 of the Topping brothers and Adam Dennison for a combined 3 runs. James McCollum and Graham Hume both made half centuries but weren't able to replicate Merrion's salvage operation as the hosts clinched a deserved 94-run win.
Round 3: CIYMS beat Leinster by 5 wickets
Belmont, 30 June.
Leinster 243 (46.3 overs: S Bahadur 85, Joey Carroll 67, Gareth Delany 20; Carson McCullough 3-65, Tyron Koen 2-30, Bamanye Xenxe 2-41) CIYMS 244/5 (38.5 overs: Max Burton 82, Tyron Koen 78; S Bahadur 4-45)
Tyron Koen and Max Burton scored half centuries for CIYMS (CricketEurope)
Holders Leinster were knocked out by 2022 champions CIYMS at Belmont. The Dubliners were in early trouble at 35 for 4 and 61 for 5, but rallied to 243 thanks to a 6th wicket stand of 109 between Saqib Bahadur and Joey Carroll. The stand was ended thanks to Jack Beattie's run out of Carroll who had thumped 6 sixes and 4 fours, while Bahadur top-scored with 85 (10 fours, 2 sixes). Bahadur then dismissed John Matchett and Chris Dougherty cheaply, but Tyron Koen and Max Burton soon set about building a match defining partnership. The free scoring pair found boundaries at will, with Gareth Delany not featuring in the Leinster attack. Koen hit 8 fours and 3 sixes in his 78, while Burton's top score of 82 included 12 fours and 1 maximum. The pair fell with the finishing line in sight but the result was never in doubt - the five wicket victory achieved in the 39th over.
Round 2: North Down beat Balbriggan by 6 wickets
Comber, 23 June.
Balbriggan 208 (50 overs; Jordan Hollard 90*, Sebastian De Oliveria 40; Kerwin Mungroo 3-28, Ally Shields 2-35, Mohammed Aahil 2-25) North Down 210/4 (46.5 overs; Mohammed Aahil 100*, James Shannon 28, Ani Chore 26, Liam Hayman 24; Dylan Lues 2-48)
Centurion Mohammed Aahil (CricketEurope)Round 2: Instonians beat CSNI by 65 runs
Shaw's Bridge, 16 June.
Instonians 269/9 (50 overs; Cade Carmichael 74, Nikolai Smith 61, Cian Robertson 33, Adam Ly 29, Andrew White 26; Colin Archibald 2-43, Finn Lutton 2-49, Adam Leckey 2-57)
CSNI 204/9 (50 overs; Stuart Thompson 51, Andew Cowden 32*, Harry Dyer 32, Ryan Hunter 25; James Lambert 2-15, Cade Carmichael 2-32, Cian Robertson 2-43)
Instonians won the other all-NCU clash, beating CSNI by 65 runs. A solid batting effort saw Cade Carmichael (74) and Nikolai Smith (61) both score half centuries, while there were contributions too from Cian Robertson (33), Adam Ly (29), and Andrew White (26). There was some resistance from Stuart Thompson (50), who added 80 for the 5th wicket with Harry Dyer (32). CSNI though never really threatened the target to keep the Shaw's Bridge side's hopes of a first Irish Senior Cup alive as they now face Malahide in two weeks' time.
Round 2: Leinster beat Brigade by 5 wickets
Rathmines, 16 June.
Brigade 179 (43.3 overs; Ryan Barr 69*, Marcello Piedt 41, JP Millar 21; Mark Tonge 4-21, Jai Moondra 4-24) Leinster 181/5 (45.3 overs; Monil Patel 41, Mark Tonge 37*, Tom Johnson 28*, N Waghmare 27; Marcello Piedt 3-31)
Holders Leinster are into the last eight, ending North West interest in the process with a five-wicket win at home against Brigade. The visitors were soon in trouble and an early finish looked on the cards at 41 for 6 - wickets for Jai Moondra (4-24) and Mark Tonge (4-21). Ryan Barr hit 6 fours and 2 sixes in an unbeaten 69, as he and professional Marcello Piedt (41) shared a 7th wicket stand of 81 in 15 overs. Jamie Millar chipped in with 21, but while a total of 179 looked light, it did give something to defend. Piedt then grabbed three early wickets and at 101 for 5, the contest was very much in the balance. A sixth wicket stand of 80 between Mark Tonge (37*) and Tom Johnson (28*) soothed the Rathmines nerves, sealing the win in the 46th over.
Round 2: Pembroke lost to Waringstown by 25 runs
Sydney Parade, 16 June.
Waringstown 265/6 (20 overs; Greg Thompson 63, Morgan Topping 60, James Cameron-Dow 42*, Adam Dennison 41, Matthew Halliday 23; Gavin Hoey 2-35, Byron McDonough 2-38)
Pembroke 240 (47 overs: Nick Stapleton 63, Tim Tector 58, Danny Hogan 33; Josh Froggatt 3-32, James Cameron-Dow 3-49)
Action from Sydney Parade (Deryck Vincent)
Six times winners Waringstown are through after ousting Pembroke at Sydney Parade in a tight affair. Batting first the NCU side were looking comfortable at 64 for 0 thanks to runs for Adam Dennison (41) and Matthew Halliday (23). However, two wickets apiece for Gavin Hoey and Byron McDonough saw them stutter at 71 for 4. A fifth wicket partnership of 124 in 25 over between skipper Greg Thompson - who top-scored with 63 (8 fours, 1 six) - an in-form Ireland A player Morgan Topping (60) helped them recover to 265 for 6 - late runs for James Cameron-Dow (42*). The home side battled and were well in the game thanks to 50's from Nick Stapleton and Tim Tector. Danny Hogan (33) looked to be steering his side close to a famous win but Josh Froggatt was the late hero with a double-wicket maiden that sealed the two wicket win and set up the clash of the round at Merrion.
Round 2: CIYMS beat Muckamore by 8 wickets (DLS)
Belmont, 16 June.
Muckamore 208/5 (37 overs: Jason van der Merwe 59, Ben Calitz 57*, Kyllin Vardhan 40; Tyron Koen 2-33, Bamanye Xenxe 2-37) CIYMS 221/2 (32.3 overs; John Matchett 106*, Chris Dougherty 73, Max Burton 26) (Rain interrupted. Reduced to 46 overs, further reduced to 37 overs. CIYMS target 219 off 37 overs.)
Centurion John Matchett (CricketEurope)
2022 winners CIYMS are safely through after John Matchett marshalled a successful chase of 219 in 37 overs. The skipper scored an unbeaten 106 from 98 balls (12 fours, 3 sixes) sharing an opening stand of 164 with Chris Dougherty (73). Max Burton then clubbed a rapid 26 to ensure no late drama, with the Belmont side easing to the 8-wicket win in the 33rd over. Earlier, half centuries from former CIYMS player Jason van der Merwe (59) and Ben Calitz (57*) had given Muckamore hoping of double cup success over the weekend, but it wasn't to be.
Round 2: Brigade v Leinster. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 9 June.
Brigade Leinster
The holders had a wasted journey to take on Brigade with the weather never relenting, meaning the game will now be played at Rathmines on Sunday June 16th.
Round 2: CSNI v Instonians. Match abandoned.
Stormont, 9 June.
CSNI Instonians
No play was possible at Stormont with a steady drizzle followed by heavier rain meant a frustrating day for all. At least the teams had a short trip and the match will now go ahead on Sunday at Shaw's Bridge.
Round 2: Waringstown v Pembroke. Match abandoned.
The Lawn, 9 June.
Waringstown 6/0 (1.2 overs) Pembroke
Just eight balls were possible at The Lawn as Waringstown met Pembroke in a repeat of their 2019 final. The teams will now meet again at Sydney Parade on Sunday with Waringstown hoping that their Emerging Ireland trio of Tom Mayes, James McCollum and Morgan Topping will be allowed to play as they are scheduled to face West Indies U23 Academy in a four-day game starting next week.
Round 2: CIYMS v Muckamore. Match abandoned.
Belmont, 9 June.
CIYMS 77/2 (14.2 overs; John Matchett 46; Sathish Suresh 2-15) Muckamore
It will be a trip to Moylena next Sunday for both sides after the game at Belmont was abandoned in the 15th over. Home skipper John Matchett had made 46 in CIYMS's 77 for 2 when play was stopped, never to resume - both wickets going to Satish Suresh.
Round 2: Balbriggan v North Down. Match abandoned.
Jack Harper Ground, 9 June.
Balbriggan 219/2 (30 overs; Chris De Freitas 107*, Cameron Rowe 82*) North Down 23/2 (3 overs) (Target 127 off 11 overs)
It was a frustrating afternoon for Balbriggan who were well on top throughout their clash with North Down at Jack Harper Park only to be denied by the elements. The home side made 219 for 2 in a rain interrupted 30 overs with Chris De Freitas returning to form with an unbeaten hundred, sharing a century stand with opener Cameron Rowe (82*). More rain meant North Down were facing a near impossible 127 in 11 overs, and that got worse as they lost two early wickets. However, more showers meant an abandonment with the replay now at Comber next Sunday.
Round 2: Phoenix beat Railway Union by 180 runs (DLS)
Phoenix Park, 9 June.
Phoenix 385/9 (50 overs; Levon Shields 143, Tyrone Kane 76, Nic Pretorius 32, Shane Getkate 31, Johit Munjal 22; Piyush Sharma 3-88, Liam McCarthy 2-71, Sean O'Brien 2-78) 
Railway Union 195/9 (40.1 overs; Kenny Carroll 41, Zaman Safi 41, Aakhil Prakash 30, Hamza Maan 27, Liam McCarthy 21; Amish Sidhu 3-34, Jack Lalor 2-34, Devender Ranolia 2-38)
Centurion Levon Shields (CricketEurope)
A third wicket partnership of 156 between Levon Shields and Tyrone Kane propelled Phoenix to an imposing 385 for 9 at home to Railway Union. Levon Shields - dismissed for 99 on Saturday - didn't miss out this time on the three figures landmark as he clubbed 15 fours and 4 sixes in 143 from 138 balls, sharing that stand with former Irish international Tyrone Kane whose 51-ball 76 included 8 fours and 4 sixes. Shane Getkate cleared the ropes four times in a 10-ball 31 as the home side plundered runs at will. Kenny Carroll and Zaman Safi both made 41 in the reply, but the Park Avenue side finished well short on 195 for 9, losing by 180 (DLS).
Round 2: Malahide beat Clontarf by 24 runs (DLS)
The Village, 9 June.
Clontarf 175/9 (50 overs; Reuben Wilson 43, Andrew Delany 23; Mike Frost 3-32, James Newland 2-33, Kelvin Donnelly 2-33) Malahide 68/2 (11.3 overs; Younas Ahmadzai 33*; David Delany 2-37)
Action from Malahide (Deryck Vincent)
Malahide beat Clontarf and the weather to make it to the last eight in a 24-run (DLS) win at The Village. Reuben Wilson's 43 was the best of the Castle Avenue side's 175 for 9, with three wickets for Mike Frost and two apiece for James Newland and Kelvin Donnelly. Opener Younas Ahmadzai's unbeaten 33 ensured the home side were on the right side of the DLS calculations when rain forced the players off in the 12th over with Malahide on 68 for 2 - both wickets going to David Delany.
Round 2: Merrion beat The Hills by 231 runs
Anglesea Road, 9 June.
Merrion 419/6 (50 overs; John Anderson 178, Swapnil Modgill 115, Adam Rosslee 43, Stephen Doheny 32; Brandon Kruger 3-56)
The Hills 188 (32.5 overs; Muzamil Sherzad 72, Yaseen Sherzad 36, Brandon Kruger 35, Nicloaj Laegsgaard 21; Max Sorensen 3-45, M Deveraj 2-26)
Swapnil Modgill and John Anderson shared a second wicket stand of 284 (CricketEurope)
Two-times winners Merrion made an Irish Cup record score as they thumped The Hills by 231-runs at Anglesea Road. John Anderson made his 8th Irish Cup century - second only to Decker Curry's ten - hitting 22 fours and 8 sixes in a brilliant 178 off 134 deliveries in their 419 for 6. He shared a second wicket stand of 284, the second highest in the 42-year history of the competition, with opener Swapnil Modgill, whose 115 from119 balls included 12 fours and one maximum. Adam Rosslee cleared the ropes four times in a 22-ball 43 as Merrion piled on the misery. The Hills never threatened the huge target, but Mazamil Sherzad's 72 at least ensured some respectability as they scored 188.
Round 1: Cork County lost to Balbriggan 1-0 in a remote bowl-out
Mardyke, 26 May.
Cork County Balbriggan
Balbriggan hero Cameron Rowe was successful in the bowl-out (Balbriggan CC)
No play was possible on the second and final attempt of the scheduled first-round replay at The Mardyke. A remote bowl-out was needed to decide who would progress with the Munster side missing all five attempts. Cameron Rowe was the Balbriggan hero as he hit on the second attempt to book their place in the last 16. There they will have a home tie against North Down at Jack Harper Park on Sunday June 9th.
Round 1: Cork County v Balbriggan - postponed.
Mardyke, 18 May.
Cork County Balbriggan
The game at the Mardyke was called off after an early morning inspection which meant that Balbriggan were saved a wasted journey. The game will be replayed at Jack Harper Park in a few weeks.
Round 1: Brigade beat Woodvale by 119 runs
Beechgrove, 18 May.
Brigade 314/8 (50 overs; Scott Macbeth 123, Adam McDaid 61, Iftikhar Hussain 39, Aditya Adey 4-69, Ruhan Pretorius 2-45)
Woodvale 195 (40.1 overs; Ruhan Pretorius 103, Andy Britton 4-25)
Centurion Scott Macbeth (CricketEurope)
It was a tale of two centuries at Beechgrove with two of the country's in-form players going head-to head. Brigade batted first and plundered 314 for 8 with Macbeth hitting 12 sixes - one of which cleared the clubhouse - on his way to 123 off 87 balls. He added 136 for the 3rd wicket in 20 overs with Adam McDaid, who hit 7 fours in his 61. Woodvale's chase was all about Pretorius who also reached three figures - hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes in his 103 from 90 balls. He received little help and with home skipper Andy Britton taking four wickets, Woodvale were 195 all out - losing by 119 runs. Brigade therefore the only NW side in the last 16 draw.
Round 1: Bready lost to Phoenix by 258 runs
Magheramason, 18 May.
Phoenix 374/5 (50 overs; Jack Lalor 201*, Shane Getkate 77, Tyrone Kane 44; Pearce Ryan 2-63)
Bready 116 (26 overs; Gavin Roulston 45, Kyle Magee 28; Theo Dempsey 2-7, Tyrone Kane 2-23, Ash Bain 2-48)
Jack Lalor scored 201 (CricketEurope)
Jack Lalor's 201 not out propelled Phoenix to an emphatic 258-run win over Bready at Magheramason. The Australian hit 20 fours and 7 sixes in his brilliant knock, adding 90 for the 4th wicket with Tyrone Kane (44) and 169 for the 5th with Shane Getkate - who hit 6 sixes in his 77 from 45 balls. A final total of 374 for 5 was always going to be daunting, and the hosts never really got going despite Gavin Roulston's 45 and 28 from Kyle Magee. To add to Bready's woes Davy Scanlon suffered a stress fracture of his arm and was unable to bat - their innings closing on 116. A day to remember then for Lalor who has previously been in the Melbourne Renegades Big Bash squad, but never played.
Round 1: Killyclooney lost to Clontarf by 10 wickets
Killyclooney, 18 May.
Killyclooney 171 (31.1 overs: Mark Gordon 61, Kenzie Hall 45; David Vincent 4-36, David Delany 3-52) Clontarf 176/0 (19.4 overs: Eoghan Delany 76*, David Vincent 73*)
David Vincent and Eoghan Delany shared an unbroken stand of 176 (CricketEurope)
An unbroken first wicket stand of 176 in under 20 overs between skipper Eoghan Delany and David Vincent hurried Clontarf to a 10-wicket win at Killyclooney. Delany's 76 came from just 50 balls and included 11 fours and 3 sixes, while Vincent's 73 from 69 deliveries saw hit stroke 10 fours and clear the ropes twice. The home side's 171 owed much to Mark Gordon with the left-hander hitting 6 sixes and 5 fours in a powerful 61 from 49 balls, while Kenzie Hall clubbed four sixes in his 45. David Vincent's four wickets would have meant he was a shoo-in for the Man of the Match if there was one, while David Delany took 3 for 52.
Clontarf Head Coach Andrew Poynter
Round 1: Instonians beat Eglinton by 142 runs
Shaw's Bridge, 18 May.
Instonians 307/5 (50 overs: Robert McKinley 107, Nikolai Smith 89, Ollie Metcalfe 64; Mark Averill 2-71) 
Eglinton 165 (33.2 overs: Andy Millar 55, Ross McLaughlin 39; Cian Robertson 4-21, Ben Rose 4-52)
A century opening partnership between Ollie Metcalfe and Rob McKinley set Instonians on their way to 300+ total at Shaw's Bridge. After the departure of Metcalfe Instonians skipper Nikolai Smith and McKinley added a further 165 for the second, with McKinley finally falling for 107. The total was just short of 300 when Smith was out for 89 (9x4,3x6) no doubt satisfied that his side were well on their way to a win. Andy Millar had other ideas and the big left-handed opener raced to 55 off 40 balls (4x4, 5x6) before Ben Rose struck a massive blow for the home side in the space of two balls. The penultimate ball of the powerplay saw him bowl Miller and next ball a catch by Adam Ly saw professional Lahiru Dilshan depart without scoring, 72/0 had suddenly become 72/2 with both of the big threats gone. Rose made it a family affair as he claimed the wickets of the other two Miller brothers, both to Metcalfe catches. Cian Robertson was back to his parsimonious best, claiming 4-21 in his allotted ten overs as he and Andy White polished off what remained of the Eglinton lineup with only Ross McLaughlin providing any resistance.
Round 1: Carrickfergus lost to The Hills by 4 wickets
Middle Road, 18 May.
Carrickfergus 217 (49.1 overs; Michael Gilmour 72, Jake Egan 55, Ruan Haasbroek 36; Febin Manoj 3-22, Matthew Weldon 3-60) The Hills 218-6 (46.5 overs; Andrew Kavanagh 61, Tomas Rooney Murphy 61, Nicolaj Laegsgaard 29; Prince Sharma 4-49)
Febin Manoj took 3 wickets on his senior debut (CricketEurope)
The Hills travelled to Carrickfergus and safely progressed to the last 16 with a hard fought four-wicket win. Contrasting half centuries from Michael Gilmour and Jake Egan helped the hosts post 217. Gilmour top-scored with 72 (6 fours, 4 sixes), while Egan's 55 included 4 fours and a six. Teenagers Febin Manoj (3-22) and Matthew Weldon (3-60) took three wickets apiece. Andrew Kavanagh and Tomas Rooney-Murphy each made 61 in a second wicket stand of 93, and at 189 for 2, the result looked a foregone conclusion. However, four wickets for Prince Sharma (4-49) saw the innings stutter before they clinched victory in the 47th over.
Round 1: CSNI beat Newbuildings by 76 runs
Stormont, 18 May.
CSNI 252-4 (50 overs: Stuart Thompson 87*, Jordan Neill 73, Paddy Beverland 36*; Ross Hunter 2-46)
Newbuildings 176 (40.3 overs; Gareth McKeegan 65, Ryan Hunter 38, Ross Dougherty 34; Adam Leckey 3-28, Jordan Neill 2-30, Matthew Foster 2-33)
Jordan Neill (CricketEurope)
CSNI skipper Stuart Thompson's unbeaten 87 from 71 balls (11 fours, 1 six) helped his side to a 76-run win over Newbuildings. Thompson shared an unbroken 5th wicket stand of 128 in 19 overs with Paddy Beverland (36*). Earlier, Jordan Neill also made a half century, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes in his 73 as the Stormont side posted 252 for 4. Gareth McKeegan and Ryan Hunter - who hit 7 fours in his 38 - had the NW side in a good position at 90 for 1. McKeegan top scored with 65 (7 fours, 3 sixes), but his demise at 139 for 3 sparked a collapse as they lost 7 wickets for just 37 runs to be 176 all out - three wickets for Adam Leckey and two apiece for Jordan Neill and Matthew Foster.
Round 1: Ardmore lost to North Down by 14 runs
The Bleachgreen, 18 May.
North Down 185 (48 overs; Ani Chore 79, Mohammed Aahil 24; Harry Zimmermann 3-40, Rachit Gaur 3-42, Conor Brolly 2-12, Dharm Singh 2-42)
Ardmore 171 (39.1 overs; Ciaran Roundtree 87, Rachit Gaur 27; Liam Hayman 3-27, Kerwin Mungroo 3-28, Mohammed Aahil 2-32, Peter Davison 2-21
North Down side that beat Ardmore by 14 runs (CricketEurope)
North Down got the better of Ardmore in a close contest at The Bleachgreen with the Comber side winning by 14 runs. Ani Chore hit 6 fours in his 79 as the visitors posted 185 - three wickets for Harry Zimmermann and skipper Rachit Gaur, while Conor Brolly bowled an excellent ten-over spell to claim 2 for 12. Kerwin Mungroo (3-28) made early inroads in the chase,and at 87 for 5, Ardmore looked beaten. However, Ciaran Roundtree counterattacked as he added 64 for the 6th wicket with Mark Chambers. Liam Hayman (3-27) however got three wickets and despite Roundtree's 87 from 78 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes), Ardmore were 171 all out in the 40th over.
Round 1: Malahide beat Lisburn by 2 wickets
The Village, 18 May.
Lisburn 229 (49.4 overs; Faiz Fazal 81, Neil Whitworth 72; James Newland 3-45, Jeremy Martins 3-34, K Donnelly 2-39, Mike Frost 2-39) Malahide 231/8 (49.2 overs; Jeremy Martins 73, Mohit Sane 43, Andrew Sheridan 33*, M Ford 26; Faiz Fazal 3-30, Neil Whitworth 2-47)
Malahide edged out Lisburn in a last over thriller in probably the game of the day. The Wallace Park side will rue throwing away a great position as a third wicket stand of 145 between Faiz Fazal and Neil Whitworth took them to 190 for 2 in the 40th over. However, from there they only added 39 to be 229 all out - three wickets apiece for James Newland and Jeremy Martins. The home side were in difficulty in the chase at 62 for 4, but Martins top-scored with an even time 73 (7 fours, 1 six), adding 112 for the 5th wicket with Mohit Sane (43). The game was still in the balance at 197 for 8, but Andrew Sheridan's unbeaten 33 got Malahide over the line with two balls to spare.
Round 1: Railway Union beat Cliftonville Academy by 74 runs
Park Avenue, 18 May.
Railway Union 224 (49.1 overs; Hedayat Ullah Khogiana 103, Liam McCarthy 22; Andrew Forbes 2-16, Matty McCord 2-43, Abhishek Raut 2-49)
Cliftonville Academy 150 (41.2 overs; Tommy Orr 33, Varun Chopra 27, Rory Bessell 25*; Srihan Karpe 3-32, Sean O'Brien 3-33, Liam McCarthy 2-13)
Hedayat scored a hundred (CricketEurope)
A superb century from young Afghanistan batsman Hedayat Ullah Khogiani was the catalyst for Railway Union's 74-run win over Cliftonville Academy at Park Avenue. He held the innings together with 103 (8 fours, 1 six) after they were struggling at 24 for 3. He added 55 for the 5th wicket with skipper Liam McCarthy (22) as they finished on 224. Tommy Orr top-scored with 33 in the reply, but three wickets for Sean O'Brien and Srihan Karpe, plus two for McCarthy closed out the win and ensured progress to the last 16.
Round 1: Pembroke beat Coleraine by 284 runs
Sydney Parade, 18 May.
Pembroke 394-7 (50 overs: Nick Stapleton 144, Tim Tector 124, Gavin Hoey 35, Danny Hogan 31, Jack Tector 28; Lee Ritchie 2-56) 
Coleraine 110 (25 overs: Scott Campbell 36; Paul Lawson 4-34, Gavin Hoey 3-17)
Centurions Tim Tector and Nick Stapleton (CricketEurope)
2019 winners Pembroke brushed aside Coleraine, encountering little trouble as they won by a whopping 284 runs at Sydney Parade. Nick Stapleton and Tim Tector both made hundreds as they added 184 in 30 overs as the hosts plundered 394 for 7. Stapleton top-scored with 144 from 121 balls, hitting 9 fours and 8 sixes, while Tector's 124 from 100 deliveries included 13 fours and 3 sixes. Gavin Hoey hit four sixes in a quickfire 35, while Danny Hogan cleared the ropes twice in a hard-hit 31. The visitors never laid a glove in the reply as Scott Campbell's 36 was the best of their 110 - four wickets for Paul Lawson and three for Gavin Hoey.
Round 1: Merrion beat Donemana by 10 wickets
Anglesea Road, 18 May.
Donemana 190 (40.4 overs, Raymond Curry 78, Gary McClintock 25, Levi Dougherty 23, Rumesh Buddhika 21, Melvin Devaraj 5-35) Merrion 191-0 (27.2 overs, Stephen Doheny 106*, Swapnil Modgill 72*)
Centurion Stephen Doheny (CricketEurope)
Two times Merrion had little trouble accounting for Donemana as they chased 190 to win by 10 wickets in the 28th over. Irish international Stephen Doheny hit an unbeaten 106 from just 81 balls that included 14 fours and 2 sixes. He found a willing ally in fellow opener Swapnil Modgill who made an unbeaten 72 in their stand of 191. Earlier Raymond Curry stroked 13 boundaries in his stylish 78, but from looking well placed at 80 for 0 and 147 for 4, the Tyrone side faltered to be dismissed for 190 - five wickets for Melvin Devaraj.
Irish National Cup 2024
Final: Rush beat Strabane by 126 runs
Mardyke, Cork, 18 August.
Rush 281/8 (40 overs; Josh Doyle 89, Jarred Barnes 43*, Nasir Totalkhil 41, Finn McGee 30; Andrew Mullen 2-23, Nasir Nawaz 2-44, TJ Boyd 2-44)
Strabane 155 (34.1 overs; Aaron Gillespie 41, Usman Azhar 29, Kevin Gallagher 21, Leighton McGarrigle 21; Nasir Totakhil 4-19, Asher Abbasi 3-19)
Winners Rush (Sportsfile)
Rush won the National Cup for a record-extending fourth time with a convincing 126-run over Strabane at The Mardyke. Batting first, Rush started falteringly as rhey slipped to 40 for 3, but with overseas professional Josh Doyle still there, the Kenure side didn't panic. A 77-run stand between Doyle and Nasir Totakhil (41) had Rush well positioned at the midway stage, with their good work continued by Finn McGee (30). The last 10 overs went for 90, mainly due to captain Jarred Barnes’ power-hitting – his 43* off 32 balls included 4 fours and 2 sixes - as Rush finished with a highly competitive 281-8. The Strabane reply got off to a decent start, albeit behind the required run rate – but a platform had been laid at 76-1 in the 15th over. Enter all-rounder Totakhil – backing up his 41 with the bat, he removed four of the top seven Strabane batters, including the highly-prized wicket of John Mooney. Totakhil’s guile and accuracy – and tight bowling line – was rewarded with figures of 4-19 from eight overs. He was ably supported by Asher Abassi who claimed 3-14. The end came quickly with Strabane slumping from 96-2 to 103 for 7, eventually all out 155.
Semi-final: Ballyspallen lost to Rush by 254 runs
Ballyspallen, 14 July.
Rush 334/5 (40 overs; Josh Doyle 148, Prashanth Vishwanath 100, Hashir Sultan 59*)
Ballyspallen 80 (21.5 overs; James Cusack 38; Nasir Totakhil 3-16, Nathan McGuire 2-8, Jarred Barnes 2-21)
Centurions Josh Doyle and Prashanth Vishwanath (CricketEurope)
Three times winners Rush are into another decider after a 254-run demolition of Ballyspallen. The result was never in doubt after an opening stand of 223 between Josh Doyle - who top-scored with 148 from 109 balls (13 fours, 8 sixes) - and Prashanth Vishwanath. The former County Galway player made exactly 100 from 96 balls (11 fours, 2 sixes). His dismissal didn't being any respite for the NW side with Hashir Sultan clubbing a 21-ball unbeaten 59 that included 6 sixes - four of them coming in a last over that went for 26. A final total of 334 for 5 was a daunting one and the hosts didn't lay a glove on the Fingal side in the chase. James Cusack's 80 the best of their 80 all out - wickets for Nasir Ttakhil (3-16), Jarred Barnes (2-21) and Nathan McGuire (2-8).
Semi-final: North County lost to Strabane by 6 wickets
Balrothery, 14 July.
North County 106 (23 overs; Suliman Safi 65*; Ryan Gallagher 4-10, John Mooney 3-26, Andrew Mullen 2-14) Strabane 107/4 (14.4 overs; Nasir Nawaz 69*; Eddie Richardson 3-57)
The Strabane side that beat North County to reach the National Cup final. (Joe Curtis/CricketEurope)
Strabane's quadruple trophy quest remains on track after a dominant 6-wicket win over 2022 winners North County at Balrothery. John Mooney returned to haunt his hold club with three early wickets to put them very much on the back foot, opening the doors for spinners Ryan Gallagher (4-10) and Andrew Mullen (2-14) to finish the job. Suliman Safi hit 8 fours and 3 sixes in his 59-ball unbeaten 65, but ploughed a lonely furrow as County were skittled for just 106. Nasir Nawaz bludgeoned 32 off the first two overs, intent on having the game wrapped up by tea. Eddie Richardson fought back with three wickets, but Nawaz hit 10 fours and 3 sixes in his 69 not out from 43 balls. It was perhaps fitting that it was Mooney (13*) was in the middle with Nawaz when the winning runs were scored.
Round 3: Rush beat Terenure by 5 wickets
Kenure, 30 June.
Terenure 153 (33.1 overs: Sidharth Nair 57, Sadiq Safi 23; Alex Neary 3-16, Asher Abbasi 3-29, Allan Eastwood 2-13, Rush 154/5 (24.5 overs: Josh Doyle 37, Nasir Totakhiel 25*, Nathan McGuire 24; Jinal Khatri 3-54)
Three times winners produced a solid display to beat Terenure by 5 wickets in the all-Leinster clash at Kenure. Former Irish international Allan Eastwood returned from his hamstring injury to take the important early wickets of Seamus Lynch and Henry Dall. Sid Nair top-scored with a run-a-ball 57 that included 6 sixes, but three wickets apiece for Alex Neary and Asher Abbasi meant a target of 154 for the hosts. An opening stand of 64 dominated by Josh Doyle (37) and a plethora of extras put them well on their way, but a burst of three wickets from leggie Jinal Khatri meant a few nerves among the home support. They needn't have worried though as 20s from Nathan McGuire and Nasir Totakhiel ensured the victory.
Round 3: Strabane beat Templepatrick by 10 wickets
Strabane Park, 30 June.
Templepatrick 87 (25.3 overs: Ben Cave 32; Andy Mullen 4-31, John Mooney 3-24, Nasir Nawaz 2-14) Strabane 88/0 (8.5 overs: Nasir Nawaz 62*)
Andrew Mullen appeals successfully on his way to four wickets. (CricketEurope)
Strabane had little trouble defeating a severely depleted Templepatrick side - they only had three first team regulars - to advance to the semi-finals thanks to a 10-wicket win. The visitors thankfully called correctly and batting first they were bundled out for just 87, with Ben Cave (32), Max Braniff (18) and Sam O'Mahony (17) the three reaching double figures. Left-arm spinner Andrew Mullen was the pick of the attack taking 4 for 31, while there was three wickets for John Mooney and two for Nasir Nawaz. The former Pakistan U19 international then knocked off the modest target before tea, hitting 11 fours and a six in his 34-ball unbeaten 62, sharing an unbroken 88 opening partnership in just 8.5 overs with Muddy Rajput (18*) in a bloodless win.
Round 3: Ballyspallen beat Sandyford by 9 wickets
Ballyspallen, 30 June.
Sandyford 163 (32.3 overs: Aditya Gupta 38, Jawad Khan 31, Rajesh Manirajan 30; Stephen Kennedy 3-21, James Cusack 3-43, Dylan McElhinney 2-20) Ballyspallen 168/1 (24.2 overs: Tevyn Walcott 76*, Andy Christie 36*, Kyle Morrow 36)
Action from Ballyspallen's win over Sandyford (CricketEurope)
Ballyspallen had little trouble accounting for Leinster Division Four side Sandyford, recording an emphatic 9-wicket win at Bridge Park. Aditya Gupta (38), Jawad Khan (31) and Rajesh Manirajan (30) were all in the runs in the Dubliners modest total of 163 - three wickets apiece for Stephen Kennedy and James Cusack. Openers Kyle Morrow and Andy Christie both made 36 in a stand of 64, but the real fireworks came from the in-form Tevyn Walcott who followed up his century from Saturday with an unbeaten 76. The Bajan's 38-ball knock included 5 fours and 7 sixes to power his side to victory in the 25th over.
Round 3: Donacloney Mill lost to North County by 55 runs
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North County 310/4 (40 overs: Sulieman Safi 85, Niall McGovern 72, Abdul Sattar 58*, Luke Whelan 37*, Eddie Richardson 34; Timmy McClure 2-59, Atish Varape 2-84)
Donacloney 255 (37.1 overs: Atish Varape 70, Ryan Matthews 40, Neil Kilpatrick 31, Shane Warren 25, Mark Campbell 25, Aaron Kennedy 21; Eddie Richardson 3-35, Ash Jain 2-25, Abdul Sattar 2-32)
2022 winners North County travelled to Donacloney Mill and came away with a 55-run win in a high scoring game dominated by the bat. There are few more destructive players in Leinster cricket than Sulieman Safi, and the Afghan once again unleashed a barrage of powerful strokes, slamming 10 fours and 4 sixes in his 59-ball 85. He shared a second wicket stand of 121 with skipper Niall McGovern who made 72 (13 fours, 1 six) while Abdul Sattar's late assault saw him clear the ropes five times as well as 6 fours in a 19-ball 58 that got the Balrothery side over 300.To be fair to the hosts they came out swinging with professional Atish Varape hitting 12 fours and a six in his 60-ball 70. In the end scoreboard pressure told with Eddie Richardson taking three wickets in a DM total of 255.
Round 2: Adamstown lost to Sandyford by 4 runs
Corkagh Park, 16 June.
Sandyford 191/7 (40 overs; A Gupta 32*, A Khan 32, S Mohanasunduram 29, V Adhikari 24, V Kotnala 20; Prabhanshu Kamal 3-36, Vipul Kashyap 2-50)
Adamstown 187 (38.5 overs; Aditya Gupta 98; R Potluri 4-39, V Kotnala 2-26, A Sahota 2-37)
Sandyford won the closest game of the day as they scored 191 for 7 and defended it, just, by four runs despite the best efforts of Aditya Gupta, whose 98 from 89 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) meant the contest went right down to the wire. Their reward is an away day trip to Ballyspallen.
Round 2: Templepatrick beat Fox Lodge by 3 wickets
The Cloghan, 16 June.
Fox Lodge 147/7 (33 overs; Charlie Simpson 38, Jamie McIntyre 23*, Gayan Maneeshan 21; Ben Cave 2-24) Templepatrick 148/7 (32.2 overs; Samuel O'Mahony 36, Robert Smith 25, Ross Bryans 24, Ben Cave 23; Adam Walker 2-20, Gayan Maneeshan 2-40) (Delayed start - match reduced to 33 overs.)
It was another close game between Templepatrick and Fox Lodge with the home side just getting over the line in the final over to win by three wickets. The Foxes posted 147 for 7 in a game reduced to 33 overs, thanks primarily to a second wicket stand of 65 between Charlie Simpson, who top-scored with 38, and Gayan Maneeshan (21). Both fell in the space of three balls, and they never really kicked on from that. A solid batting effort ensured Templepatrick always had their noses in front, with runs from Sam O'Mahony (36), and 20s from Robert Smith, Ross Bryans and Ben Cave.
Round 2: Terenure beat St Johnston by 5 wickets
Terenure, 16 June.
St Johnston 252/7 (40 overs; Graeme McCarter 102*, Jack Macbeth 66; Raghav Grover 3-40, Sadiq Safi 2-30) Terenure 253/5 (38.4 overs; Donal Lynch 92, Seamus Lynch 36, Gtehin Kelleher 36, Raghav Grover 22, D Singh 20; Scott Devenney 2-39, David Barnard 2-43)
Donal Lynch scored 92 (Terenure )
St Johnston were 'Lynched' at Terenure, with Donal hitting 9 sixes and 7 fours in a 52-ball 92, while earlier Seamus had cleared the ropes four times in a 12-ball 36 as the Dublin side chased 252 to win by five wickets with 8 balls to spare. Graeme McCarter made an unbeaten 102 from 76 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes), with Jack Macbeth making a fine 66 (9 fours, 1 six). Terenure's reward is a trip to three times winners Rush.
Round 2: Donacloney Mill beat The Nedd by 7 wickets
Factory Ground, 16 June.
The Nedd 75 (25.2 overs; Mark McCann 27, Stevie Moore 22; Andrew Bingham 4-22, Atish Varape 3-19, Aaron Kennedy 2-16) Donacloney Mill 77/3 (8.5 overs; Ryan Matthews 43; Stevie Moore 2-17)
Andrew Bingham (4-22) and Atish Varape (3-19) were yet again among the wickets as Donacloney Mill made light work of The Nedd. Mark McCann (27) and Stevie Moore (22) the best of the NW's 75 all out. Moore took two wickets in the chase, but the home side raced to victory in just the 9th over as Ryan Matthews hit 9 fours in a quickfire 43. DM now face 2022 winners North County in the next round.
Round 2: Ballyspallen beat Laurelvale by 9 wickets
Ballyspallen, 16 June.
Laurelvale 72 (31.2 overs; David Sinton 29, Mark Thornbury 22; Graham Kennedy 5-8, Dillan McElhinney 2-3, Stuart Kennedy 2-15) Ballyspallen 75/1 (12.1 overs; Kyle Morrow 50*)
Graham Kennedy took 5 for 8 (CricketEurope)
Graham Kennedy's five-wicket haul ensured an easy passage into the next round as Laurelvale were bundled out for just 72. Dillan McElhinney and Stuart Kennedy picked up two wickets apiece also. Kyle Morrow didn't hang about in the chase, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes in a 34-ball half century.
Round 2: Strabane beat Derriaghy by 3 wickets
Strabane Park, 16 June.
Derriaghy 138/8 (30 overs: Craig Lewis 45, Ivan Sinovich 28*; Usman Azhar 3-18, Nasir Nawaz 2-19) Strabane 139/3 (20.3 overs; Aaron Gillespie 63*, Nasir Nawaz 44) (Match reduced to 30 overs.)
Derriaghy's Ivan Simovich is bowled by Strabane's Aaron Gillespie (Lawrence Moore)
Strabane ousted holders Derriaghy with a convincing all-round display at the Park. Usman Azhar and Nasir Nawaz had the NCU side on the back foot early on in the 30-overs match. Craig Lewis thumped four sixes in a top-score of 45, but a total of 138 looked light and so it proved. Aaron Gillespie hit 7 fours and 2 sixes in a quickfire 63 not out - his second wicket stand of 75 with Pakistan professional Nasir Nawaz (44) ensuring the chase was a routine one.
Round 2: The Nedd v Donacloney. Match abandoned.
The Nedd, 9 June.
The Nedd Donacloney
Round 2: Strabane v Derriaghy. Match abandoned.
Strabane Park, 9 June.
Strabane Derriaghy
Round 2: Fox Lodge v Templepatrick. Match abandoned.
Ballymagorry, 9 June.
Fox Lodge Templepatrick
Round 2: St Johnston v Terenure. Match abandoned.
The Boathole, 9 June.
St Johnston Terenure
Round 2: Laurelvale v Ballyspallen. Match abandoned.
Laurelvale, 9 June.
Ballyspallen 11/0 (3.2 overs) Laurelvale
Round 2: Adamstown v Sandyford. Match abandoned.
Corkagh Park, 9 June.
Sandyford 139/2 (22.2 overs; A Pandey 48*, J Khan 31, A Khan 27) Adamstown
Round 2: Civil Service lost to Rush by 7 wickets
Phoenix Park, 9 June.
Civil Service 119 (31.1 overs; A Bafanda 22; Nasir Totakhiel 5-35) Rush 120/3 (29.1 overs; Hassan Shahid 36, Josh Doyle 32, Hashir Sultan 24*, P Viswanath 20)
Nasir took five wickets (Rush CC)
Three-times winners Rush are through after a comfortable 7 wicket victory against Civil Service. Nasir Totakhiel's five-wicket haul saw the hosts dismissed for 119. The chase was a straightforward one as Josh Doyle (32) and Hassan Shahid (36) shared an opening stand of 54, coasting to victory in the 30th over.
Round 2: North County beat County Galway by 6 wickets
Balrothery, 9 June.
County Galway 114 (26.1 overs; SS Burra 64, S Nasim 26; Suliman Safi 6-4, Abdul Sattar 4-19) North County 118/4 (18.1 overs; Suliman Safi 48, Eddie Richardson 27*; Ned O'Reilly 3-24)
Suliman Safi had the remarkable figures of 6 for 4 (CricketEurope)
There was one of the all-time great collapses at Balrothery as County Galway collapsed when well placed against hosts North County. Sai Swaroop Burra had hit 10 fours and a six in his 64 from just 60 balls to help his team reach 98 for 0 against the 2022 champions. However, he and fellow opener Shariw Nasim (26) were both dismissed by Suliman Safi, who went on to have the remarkable figures of 6 for 4. Abdul Sattar joined in with 4 for 19, as Galway's line-up imploded to 114 all out. Safi then hit 8 fours and a six in a quickfire 48, while Eddie Richardson's unbeaten 27 ensured the 6-wicket win in the 19th over.
Round 1: University of Galway lost to Ballyspallen by 68 runs
Lydican, 18 May.
Ballyspallen 286-8 (40 overs; James Cusack 100, Tevyn Walcott 37, Luke Gilfillan 36, Stephen Kennedy 22*; A Mohammad 3-42, A Sharma 2-51)
University of Galway 218 (34.4 overs; S Mishra 46, S Pidugu 42, N Bharadwaj 25, P Saner 25; Tevyn Walcott 4-14, Stephen Kennedy 3-43, Stuart Kennedy 2-35)
James Cusack scored 100 (CricketEurope)
James Cusack's 100 helped Ballyspallen to a 68-run win at Galway. The affable Aussie hit 8 fours and 4 sixes in his 100 from 75 balls, adding 77 in 9 overs for the 4th wicket with new professional Tevyn Walcott (37) and 71 for the 5th with Stuart Kennedy. There were runs too for Luke Gilfillan (36) and Stephen Kennedy (22*) as they ran up 286 for 8. The hosts battled bravely but four wickets for Bajan Walcott and a combined five between the Kennedy brothers ensured the 68-run win.
Round 1: Adamstown beat County Kerry by 118 runs
Airlie Park, Dublin, 18 May.
Adamstown 224 (39.1 overs; H Harshit 64, A Gupta 39, R Gulati 33, N Padmaprabhu 25; S Bacha 4-36, Y Ali 2-33, K Igbal 2-44)
County Kerry 106 (28.1 overs; K Igbal 37, I Pathan 25; Prabhanshu Kamal 5-5, N Padmaprabhu 4-30)
Adamstown knocked out County Kerry as Harshit's 64 helped them to 224 at Airlie Park. Prabhanshu Kamal then took 5 for 5 as Kerry were bowled out for 106.
Round 1: Laurelvale beat Ballyhaunis by 152 runs
Laurelvale, 18 May.
Laurelvale 327-2 (40 overs; Mark Thornbury 107*, Adnan Malik 96, David Sinton 94*)
Ballyhaunis 175 (35.2 overs; Asad Abbas 64; David Sinton 4-18, Mohammad Ajmal 2-17, John Speers 2-19)
Winners Laurelvale (Paul Irwin)
Mark Thornbury's unbeaten 107 helped Laurevale to 327 for 2 in their home match with Ballyhaunis. He hit 8 fours and 2 sixes in his 101-ball innings. He shared an opening stand of 139 in 17 overs with Adnan Malik - who bludgeoned 14 fours and 2 sixes in his 61-ball 96 - and a further 172 in 20 overs for the 3rd wicket with David Sinton. DS cleared the ropes 5 times and hit 4 fours in his 65-ball unbeaten 94. he then also starred with the ball as he took 4 for 18 as Ballyhaunis were dismissed for 175 - Asad Abbas making 64.
Round 1: Civil Service walkover versus Armagh
Phoenix Park, 18 May.
Civil Service 
Armagh
Civil Service received a walkover against Armagh as the Mall club had been entered into the competition in error and did not wish to participate.
Round 1: Terenure beat Glendermott by 7 wickets
Terenure, 18 May.
Glendermott 87 (24.1 overs; Dylan Cleary 4-13, Raghav Grover 3-40) Terenure 90-3 (21.5 overs; Henry Dall 28)
It was a fruitless trip to Dublin for Glendermott who were on the end of a pasting at Terenure. Dylan Cleary (4-13) and Raghav Grover (3-40) doing the damage as the Waterside team were bundled out for 87. Henry Dall made 28 as the hosts eased to a 7-wicket win.
Round 1: Burndennett lost to Rush by 5 wickets
Burndennett, 18 May.
Burndennett 170 (39.3 overs; Niall McDonnell 50, Andrew Barr 22, Mark Pollock 22, Cody Mehaffey 21; Jared Barnes 3-26, Gary Smith 2-32, Allan Eastwood 2-36) Rush 171-5 (32.5 overs; Jack McGee 53, Nasir Totakhiel 34, Josh Doyle 25; Derek Curry 5-49)
Three times winners Rush travelled to Burndennett and came away with a five wicket win. Head Coach Niall McDonnell's 50 (5 fours, 1 six) was the best of the hosts 170, with former Warrior Jared Barnes taking 3 wickets, plus two apiece for Gary Smith and Allan Eastwood. Jack McGee's 53 saw the Fingal side to victory despite the best efforts of Derek Curry - Fraggle taking 5 for 49.
Round 1: Cregagh lost North County by 138 runs
Cregagh Memorial, 18 May.
North County 230 (39.2 overs; Alan Mathew 60, Niall McGovern 52, Eddie Richardson 24, John Devane 23, Luke Whelan 21; Adam Beattie 4-51, Danny Cooper 2-30, Alistair Watt 2-34)
Cregagh 92 (30.3 overs; Nikhilesh Ravihrishnan 29*; Tanvir Hasan 2-7, Abdul Ghaffar 2-17)
2022 winners North County progressed with a convincing 138-run win at Cregagh. Skipper Niall McGovern's 52 laid a solid base but it was Alan Mathews hard-hit 60 from 54 balls (8 fours, 1 six) that took the total beyond 200. His contribution saw 69 added for the last two wickets and a final total of 230 was a good one. Adam Beattie took four wickets while there were two each for Danny Cooper and Alistair Watt. The hosts were bundled out for just 92 - their cause not helped by three run-outs, while there were two wickets each for leggie Tanvir Hasan and opening paceman Abdul Ghaffar.
Round 1: Ballymena lost to Fox Lodge by 161 runs
Eaton Park, 18 May.
Fox Lodge 232-7 (40 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 90, Jason Milligan 58, Adam Walker 28; Owen Dick 3-21)
Ballymena 71 (20.1 overs; Jamie McIntyre 4-25, Levi Kerr 2-11, Adam Walker 2-14)
Fox Lodge (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge were easy 161-run winners at Ballymena with Sri Lankan professional Gayan Maneeshan and Jason Milligan both making half centuries. Maneeshan top scored with 90 from 96 balls (8 fours, 1 six) adding 114 with Milligan, who hit 8 fours in his 65. Adam Walker had made 28 in an unfamiliar opening role and a total of 232 for 7 looked a decent one. And so it proved as the Eaton Park side were bundled out for just 71 - four wickets for Jamie McIntyre as he continues to impress on return from injury, while there were two each for Levi Kerr and Adam Walker.
Round 1: Bonds Glen lost to Donacloney Mill by 136 runs
Bonds Glen, 18 May.
Donacloney Mill 232-9 (40 overs; Atish Varape 61, Shane Warren 42, Mark Campbell 34*, Aaron Kennedy 30, Craig Kennedy 24; Sam Kincaid 3-35, David Robinson 2-32)
Bonds Glen 96 (19.4 overs; David Cooke 25, Divan Posthumus 25; Aaron Kennedy 6-41, Atish Varape 2-3, T McClure 2-22)
Happy Donacloney contingent afetr the win (Donacloney Mill)
Six wickets for Aaron Kennedy and a fine all-round display by Atish Varape led Donacloney Mill to an emphatic 136-run win at Bonds Glen. Shane Warren (42) and Craig Kennedy (24) shared an opening stand of 71 in 15 overs, and that laid the platform for Varape (61) and Aaron Kennedy (30) to add 63 for the 3rd wicket. Mark Campbell (34*) added late runs a total of 232 for 9 looked challenging. The hosts David Cooke and pro Divan Posthumus both made 25, but Kennedy's 6 for 41 saw the Bee Gees bundled out for just 96.
Round 1: North Kildare lost to Templepatrick by 87 runs
The Maws, 18 May.
Templepatrick 278-8 (40 overs; Sam O'Mahony 152; A Ahmad 2-54)
North Kildare 191 (26.5 overs; A Taniwal 65, W Azmat 28; Levi Cave 2-17, Ben Cave 2-32, Robert Smith 2-68)
Australian overseas professional Sam O'Mahony hit 152 to help Templepatrick oust North Kildare at The Maws. O'Mahony hit 13 fours and 10 sixes in his 124-ball knock that powered the NCU side to 278 for 8. Aman Taniwal made 65 in the reply, but they finished well short on 191 - two wickets apiece for Robert Smith, plus Ben and Levi Cave.
Round 1: Cork Harlequins lost to Strabane by 5 wickets
Farmers Cross, 18 May.
Cork Harlequins 85 (28.3 overs; Zubair Hasan Khan 26; John Mooney 5-8, Ryan Gallagher 2-26, Nasir Nawaz 2-32) Strabane 86-5 (23.5 overs; Nasir Nawaz 38, Rhys Logue 29*)
John Mooney a happy man after 5 for 8 (CricketEurope)
John Mooney rolled back the years with a five-star display to help Strabane into the next round with victory over Cork Harlequins. The former Irish international had the excellent analysis of 5 for 8 as the hosts were bundled out for 85. Only some late hitting by Zubair Hasan Khan (26) getting them to even that modest total having been 56 for 9. There were two wickets apiece for Ryan Gallagher and Nasir Nawaz. Pakistani professional Nawaz top scored in the chase with 38, while Rhys Logue's unbeaten 29 ensured the five-wickets win in the 24th over.
Round 1: Sandyford beat Midleton by 45 runs
Marlay Park, 18 May.
Sandyford 240-8 (40 overs; V Adhikari 71*, R Potluri 50, Kotnala 25*; J George 2-24, K Khan 2-55)
Midleton 195 (39.5 overs; M Khan 54, F Khan 50; V Kotnala 3-23, A Pandey 2-24, M Abdulla 2-28)
Half centuries from Adhikari and Potluri saw Sandyford post 240 for 8 against Midleton. The visitors had two half centurions themselves with the Khans, but they ended on 195.
Round 1: St Johnston beat Wexford Wanderers by 6 wickets
The Boathole, 18 May.
Wexford Wanderers 119 (34.5 overs; James Harmse 41; David Anthony 3-20, Ryan McAuley 3-30, Graeme McCarter 2-11) St Johnston 120-4 (29.5 overs; Michael Rankin 33*, Graeme McCarter 29*, Deepak Reddy 26, Subhan Shirzad 20; James Harmse 2-36)
Boundary for Deepak Reddy (Lawrence Moore)
St Johnston ran out comfortable 6-wicket winners over Wexford Wanderers at the Boathole. The visitors made 119 with James Harmse top scoring with 41. David Anthony and Ryan McAuley each claimed three wickets while Coach Graeme McCarter took two in a fine bowling display. McCarter (29*) shared an unbroken 5th wicket stand of 55 with Michael Rankin (33*), after earlier runs from Deepak Reddy (26) and Subhan Shirzad (20).
Round 1: Limerick lost to County Galway by 70 runs
Galway, 18 May.
County Galway 143 (38.5 overs; Thomas Mahon 41, Lewis Randell 31; Angvesh Bogavelly 3-23, Arslan Anwar 2-29)
Limerick 73 (33.2 overs; Arslan Anwar 28*; S Singh 4-13, Iliff Sumit 3-8)
A second wicket stand of 73 between Thomas Mahon (41) and Lewis Randell (31) laid the platform for a County Galway total of 143 in their home clash with Limerick. In the chase, Limerick never got going with Arslan Anwar's 28 not out the best of their 73 all out - four wickets for Singh and three for Iliff Sumit.
Round 1: The Nedd beat Belfast by 76 runs
The Nedd, 18 May.
The Nedd 289 (40 overs; Stevie Moore 87, Neal Stewart 57, Jason Mills 48*)
Belfast 213 (Ferhan Saeed 52; Neal Stewart 5-36, Johnny Young 4-53)
Stevie Moore scored 87 (CricketEurope)
Stevie Moore's 87 powered The Nedd to 289 and a 76-run win over Belfast. The former Irish youth international hit 9 fours and 5 sixes in his knock, ably assisted by runs too for Neal Stewart (57) and Jason Mills (48*). Ferhan Saeed made 52 in the chase, but five wickets for Stewart completed an excellent match for the all-rounder, while there were four wickets too for Johnny Young as Belfast were dismissed for 213.
National T20 Cup 2024
Final: Leinster lost to Lisburn by 14 runs in a Super over
Phoenix Park, Dublin, 25 August.
Leinster 192/7 (20 overs; Tom Johnson 75, Saqib Bahadur 61*, Monil Patil 19; Josh Manley 2-20, Matthew Humphreys 2-38, Neil Whitworth 2-40) and 9-2 (1 overs; Josh Manley 2-9) Lisburn 192/7 (20 overs; Faiz Fazal 88, Jonathan Waite 48, Neil Whitworth 35) and 23-2 (1 over; Faiz Fazal 22)
Lisburn players enjoy the win. (Lisburn CC)
Faiz Fazal goes 4, 6, 6, 6 and out as Lisburn get 23 off the Super Over which was bowled by Saqib Bahadur. Josh Manley kept Leinster to 9-2 in their six balls to ensure that the trophy goes to the NCU yet again. *** The All-Ireland T20 went to a super over for the second year in succession, with Lisburn prevailing in a drama filled day. Batting first, Leinster looked in disarray at 52 for 5 at the midway point of their innings. Tom Johnson and Saqib Bahadur totally transformed things with an 118-run partnership from only 50 balls to get their side up to an imposing 192 for 7. Johnson top-scored with 75 from only 30 balls (5 fours, 7 sixes), while Bahadur's 32-ball 61 not out included 9 fours and a six. Josh Manley (2-20) was by some distance the best of the Lisburn attack. The NCU side raced out of the traps with an opening stand of 83 in just 50 balls between Indian overseas professional Faiz Fazal and Jonny Waite laying the perfect platform. Waite's uncomplicated but highly effective style seeing him thump 5 fours and 4 sixes in a 24-ball 48. Nigel Jones went cheaply, but Fazal kept finding boundaries when they were needed to reach 88 off 50 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes). As he and skipper Neil Whitworth added 83 in 9 overs, it left the equation as 24 needed off 19 balls with 8 wickets in hand. However, Fazal's dismissal saw panic set in and with two balls left, Lisburn still needed 7. Whitworth cleared the ropes at deep square to tie the scores, but was then well caught at short third man to send the game into extra time. Fazal once again the hero as the left-hander took Bahadur apart with a four, followed by three consecutive sixes. Set 24 to win, Leinster could only manage 9 with Josh Manley taking two wickets. A first All-Ireland T20 for Lisburn who will now be Ireland's representative at the European T10 Champions League in Spain next year.
Semi-final: Leinster beat Cork Harlequins by 9 wickets
Rathmines, 11 August.
Cork Harlequins 45 (13.1 overs; Saqib Bahadur 4-5, Joey Carroll 3-8) Leinster 47/1 (8.3 overs; Bilal Azhar 25*, Monil Patel 13*)
Saqib Bahadur and Joey Carroll took a combined seven wickets (Andrew Tonge.)
Leinster produced a dominant display to blow away Munster T20 champions Cork Harlequins at Rathmines. The visitors innings never got going as they were skittled out for just 45 in the 14th over, with Ryan Joyce (16) and Murtaza Sidiqi (13) their only double figure contributors in a binary looking scorecard that saw seven players making 0 or 1. Saqib Bahadur (4-5) and Joey Carroll (3-8) took a combined 7 for 13, with Jai Moondra, Gareth Delany and Bilal Azhar taking a wicket apiece. Seanan Jones bowled Tristan de Beer for 0, but Bilal Azhar (25*) and Monil Patel (13*) ensured no further success for the visitors in an emphatic 9-wicket win. They will now meet Lisburn in the All-Ireland T20 final at Phoenix Park on Sunday Augist 25th.
Semi-final: Lisburn beat Brigade by 4 wickets
Wallace Park, 11 August.
Brigade 157/6 (20 overs; Marcello Piedt 80, Iftikhar Hussain 26, Scott Macbeth 21; Matthew Humphreys 3-26, Mark Adair 2-8) Lisburn 161/6 (19.4 overs; Faiz Fazal 68*, Neil Whitworth 33, Jonathan Waite 20; Josh Wilson 3-25, Marcello Piedt 2-30)
Faiz Fazal and Mark Adair of Lisburn after the win (CricketEurope)
Lisburn held their nerve to beat Brigade in a last over thriller at Wallace Park. Needing seven off the last over, Scott Macbeth bowled Neil Whitworth then had a dot to David Miller. However, Miller then opened his shoulders to clear the ropes to tie the scores, followed by a boundary to seal the win with two balls left. Batting first, Mark Adair dismissed Cameron Melly and Adam McDaid in successive balls to have the hosts on top. Scott Macbeth made 21 before becoming the first of three wickets for Matthew Humphreys. Marcello Piedt though clubbed 4 fours and 7 sixes in a 44-ball 80 that saw him and Ifty Hussain (26) add 96 in 10 overs. At 148 for 3 after 17 overs, a total of 170-180 seemed on, but the dismissal of Piedt saw only 9 runs in the last three overs - with the 20th bowled by Adair a maiden. It got worse as Hussain was penalised 5 runs for running on the pitch. That along with a 6-ball 20 from Jonny Waite saw 40 on the board inside the 3rd over, before Piedt struck twice to get rid of Waite and Nigel Jones. Josh Wilson then accounted for James Hunter, Mark Adair and Matthew Humphreys to leave Lisburn in trouble at 80 for 5. Indian professional Faiz Fazal though was the glue that held the innings together, making an unbeaten 68 (5 fours, 2 sixes), adding 71 with skipper Neil Whitworth who scored a run-a-ball 33. A thrilling game decided on small margins.
Women's National T20 Cup 2024
Final: Phoenix beat Waringstown by 9 wickets
Phoenix Park, Dublin, 25 August.
Waringstown 99/7 (20 overs; Extras 29, Amy Caulfield 21*, Naomi Matthews 19; Darcey Dalwood 3-16, Arisha Foysal 2-23) Phoenix 100/1 (11.3 overs; Siuin Woods 50*, Alice Tector 40*)
Winners Phoenix (Phoenix CC)
Another week, another All-Ireland T20 trophy for Phoenix as their Women's side beat Waringstown by 9 wickets in a dominant display in the Park. The NCU double winners found the going tough against the home side attack, with opener Amy Caulfield getting bogged down as she batted through the entire innings to face 60 balls for a boundary-less unbeaten 21. Waringstown managed just five boundaries in the 20 overs, with Naomi Matthews hitting two of them in her 19. Extras contributed 29 of their modest total of 99 for 7, with three wickets for Darcey Dalwood (3-16) and two for Arisha Foysal (2-23). Any thoughts that the chase would be a nervy one were quickly dispelled by skipper Siuin Woods, who scored quickly from the off. There was one bright moment for the visitors as Caulfield trapped Nevedha Saravanarajan for four, but any hopes of a fightback were quickly extinguished by an unbroken second wicket stand of 73 in 49 balls between Woods and Ireland's newest international Alice Tector. The 16 year-old hit 7 fours in her 24-ball 40 not out, while Woods top-scored with an undefeated 50 from 37 balls (6 fours) as Phoenix continued Leinster domination of the trophy.
Semi-final: Fox Lodge lost to Waringstown by 37 runs
Ballymagorry, 11 August.
Waringstown 150/8 (20 overs; Amy Caulfield 62, Sophie Hinds 20, Naomi Matthews 17; Mollie Devine 3-24, Lucy Neely 2-19) Fox Lodge 113/7 (20 overs; Mollie Devine 59; Charlotte Lyons 2-26, Rachel Harrison 2-35)
Winners Waringstown (CricketEurope)
A half century from Amy Caulfield helped NCU champions Waringstown into the final of the Women's All-Ireland T20 after a 37-run win at Fox Lodge. The opener hit 9 fours in a top-score of 62 from 48 balls, and was well supported by skipper Sophie Hinds (20) and Naomi Matthews (17) in a decent total of 150 for 8 - two wickets for Lucy Neely and three in four balls in the last over by Mollie Devine (3-24). The home side looked out of it at 67 for 5 after 12 overs, but Mollie Devine's counterattacking knock saw 30 runs scored between overs 13-15, and with 54 needed from the last five overs, the home support dared to dream. However, Devine was dismissed by Charlotte Lyons (2-26) for a 40-ball 59 (4 fours, 4 sixes) with the Mid-Ulster side closing out a 37-run win. Waringstown will now play Phoenix on Sunday 25th in the Park, as part of a double-header with the men's final.
All Ireland Boys Club Championships 2024
Under 17 Semi-final: Bready lost to Railway Union 1-2 in bowl-out
Magheramason, 21 August.
Bready Railway Union
The four U17 captains (CricketEurope)
Despite the best efforts of all, the game went to a bowl-out with Johnny Woods and Rob O'Brien hitting in the shoot-out to gain a 2-1 win.
Under 17 Semi-final: CIYMS beat Cork Harlequins 1-0
Magheramason, 21 August.
CIYMS Cork Harlequins
The long trip from Cork was a frustrating one for Harlequins. They had raced to 61-0 in 6 overs before the incessant rain forced the game to be abandoned. Offers of a four-way sharing of the trophy didn't meet with unanimous approval so the dreaded bowl-out came into force with CIYMS winning 1-0.
Under 17 Final: Railway Union beat CIYMS 1-0
Magheramason, 21 August.
Railway Union CIYMS
Winners Railway Union (CricketEurope)
Connor Walden was the Railway Union hero as he was the only bowler to hit the stumps in the U17 All-Ireland final bowl-out. Not the most satisfying way to decide on a youth tournament but given the Irish climate and the lateness of the season, there aren't too many alternative options.
Bready beat Phoenix by 5 wickets
The Mardyke, 14 August.
Phoenix 115 Bready 116/5
Bready u13s (Bready CC)Under 13 Semi-final: Instonians beat Limerick by 9 wickets
Cork, 14 August.
Limerick 95 (20 overs; Robbie Moore 4-12, Hridaan Salain 2-21, David Agnew 1-12) Instonians 97/1 (10.2 overs; David Agnew 45*, Cameron Wilson 33*, Nicholas Shaw 10)
Instonians marched into the final with a dominant 9-wicket win over Limerick who were bowled out for 95. Robbie Moore took 4 for 12, while Hridaan Salain picked up 2 for 21. David Agnew then hit 7 fours and a six in an ubeaten 45, adding an unbroken 73 in seven overs for the second wicket with Cameron Wilson (33*).
Under 13 Final: Instonians beat Bready by 8 wickets
Farmers Cross, 14 August.
Bready 121 (18.3 overs; Ben Campbell 33, Kartik Shukla 28; David Agnew 4-7, Oliver Jones 2-8) Instonians 125/2 (17.5 overs; David Agnew 41*, Cameron Wilson 23, Nicholas Shaw 21, Vidhath Geddam 16*; Travis Faulkner 1-21, Cason Long 1-30)
Winners Instonians (GB Images/Munster Cricket)
David Agnew produced a fine all-round display as Instonians beat Bready to lift the All-Ireland U13 trophy in Cork. With Bready making a strong start through Ben Campbell (33) and Kartik Shukla (28) to reach 77 for 3 approaching the 10-over mark, Agnew claimed 4 for 7 and Oliver Jones 2-8 to keep them to 121 all out. Cameron Wilson (23) and Nicholas Shaw (21) then added 57 for the first wicket to make a dent in the chase, Agnew then took centre stage, hitting 5 fours in an unbeaten 29-ball 41, sharing an unbroken 56 for the third wicket with Vidhath Geddam (16*) to seal the eight-wicket win in the 18th over.
Under 15 Semi-final: Bready beat Cliftonville Academy by 24 runs
Bready, 12 August.
Bready 126/6 (20 overs; Cameron McClay 33, Travis Faulkner 25, Swarnim Jha 22; Henry Wylie 2-10) Cliftonville Academy 102/9 (20 overs; Keshav Raghuram 30, Harikrishna Saneesh 19; Cameron McClay 2-19)
Wicket for Cameron McClay (CricketEurope)
Bready staged a late batting rally to make sure of their place in the final against Cliftonville Academy. Batting first they found conditions after Monday night's thunderstorm tough with Henry Wylie (2-10) helping reduce them to 60 for 4 in 14 overs despite Swarnim Jha's 22. Cameron McClay hit 33 (3 fours), while Travis Faulkner's late boundary blitz - 5 fours in an 11-ball 25 not out - got them up to 125 for 6. Keshav Raghuram (30), and Harikrishna Saneesh (19) got them into a decent position at 61 for 2 in 12 overs in reply. However, the required rate kept creeping up and their increasing desperation saw four run outs and two wickets for Cameron McClay in a 24-run win.
Under 15 Semi-final: The Hills beat Cork County by 5 wickets
Bready, 12 August.
Cork County 107/5 (20 overs; Adam Kamel 44, Mark Donnelly 22*; Max Stead 2-10, Alan Courell 2-15, Hayden Clinton 1-16) The Hills 111/5 (18.2 overs; Max Stead 32, Hayden Clinton 30, Alan Courell 17; Mark Donnelly 2-21, Killian Ross 1-17, Eddie Ross 1-20)
Cork County (CricketEurope)
The Hills made it through thanks to a 5-wickets win against Cork County. The Munster side battled bravely, especially seeing as they were five players short due to visa/border fears/issues. Their request to play the game in the Republic was declined. Batting first they struggled in tough conditions with the white ball and green pitch making life difficult, with two wickets apiece for Max Stead and Alan Courell. At 29 for 4 they were really struggling, but Adam Kamel hit two fours and sixes in a 33-ball 44, adding 75 for the fifth wicket with Mark Donnelly (22*). A final total of 107 for 5 game their bowlers something to defend, but The Hills openers Max Stead (32) and Hayden Clinton (30) put on 60 to break the back of the chase, Cork kept fighting and wickets for Mark Donnelly (2-21), Killian Ross (1-17), and Eddie Ross (1-20) ensured a few nervous moments before the win was achieved in the penultimate over.
Under 15 Final: Bready beat The Hills by 4 wickets
Magheramason, 12 August.
The Hills 95/8 (20 overs; Matthew Davis 19*, Hayden Clinton 17; Cameron McClay 4-12, Travis Faulkner 2-20, Dean Faulkner 2-23) Bready 96/6 (17.2 overs; Cameron McClay 31, Sam Loughlin 19*; Hayden Clinton 3-13, Alan Courell jun. 2-16)
Bready and coaches cheer the win (CricketEurope)
Bready won the All-Ireland U15 Boys Cup for the first time thanks to a hard-fought, tense, battle with The Hills. The Leinster champions had staged a late rally to reach 95 for 8 thanks to some some lusty late blows from Matthew Davis (19*). Cameron McClay had done the damage with 4 for 12, with the Faulkner brothers taking two apiece. The modest target suddenly seemed far away as Hayden Clinton (3-13) and Alan Courell (2-16) reduced Bready to 55 for 5. McClay though showed his all-round ability in top-scoring with 31, as he and Sam Loughlin (19*) edged them closer to the trophy. McClay fell with the finishing line in sight, but Loughlin held his nerve, sealing victory in the 18th over. A great game in which there was much to be proud of for both clubs.
All Ireland Girls Club Championships 2024
Under 17 Semi-final: Bready lost to Holywood by 4 wickets
Ringcommons, Dublin, 23 August.
Bready 104/8 (20 overs: Extras 32, Jodie Spence 18, Mansi Bhavsar 17, Erin Mowbray 15, Sophie Hamilton 10; Erin Mitchell 2-15, Nina Kerr 2-17, Isabella Wray 1-2, Lucy Andrews 1-7, Erin Bond 1-20)
Holywood 105/6 (18.5 overs: Extras 29, Isla Bond 24, Erin Mitchell 13, Eva Cupitt 11; Mansi Bhavsar 3-26, Erin Mowbray 2-16, Lucy Bryson 1-10)
The victorius Holywood squad (Irene Bond)
Holywood edge the Northern semi-final and will face Clontarf in the Final later this afternoon.
Under 17 Final: Clontarf beat Holywood by 7 wickets
Ringcommons, Dublin, 23 August.
Holywood 87 (20 overs: Extras 26, Erin Bond 30, Lily Andrews 12; Gemma Sargent 3-9, Alyssa Parsley 3-21, Lucy Barry 2-15, Julie McNally 1-6) Clontarf 88/3 (9.5 overs: Genevieve Morrissey 38*, Julie McNally 28*; Nina Kerr 3-27)
Winners Clontarf (Sally McNally)
Clontarf raced to the U17 title inside 10 overs, chasing down Holywood's 87 despite the early loss of Gemma Sargent and Lucy Barry, both falling to Nina Kerr who claimed a third wicket before an unbroken fourth wicket partnership of 65, between Genevieve Morrissey and Julie McNally saw their side to the win.
Under 13 Semi-Final: Newbuildings lost to Terenure by 1 wicket
Wallace Park, 19 August.
Newbuildings 49 (11.2 overs; C Forsyth 2-9, A Daly 2-12) Terenure 50/9 (13.5 overs; Ella Wasson 6-4, Beth McIvor 2-16)
Ella Wasson took 6 for 4 (CricketEurope)
Ella Wasson's superb figures of 6 for 4 weren't enough to claim victory as Terenure edged out Newbuildings by 1 wicket in a low-scoring semi-final at Wallace Park. Having been bowled out for just 49 - two wickets for Forsyth and Daly - the NW side reduced the Leinster side to 21 for 8 and 34 for 9. However, Terenure's last pair got the 16 needed in the tensest of endings.
Under 13 Final: Lisburn beat Terenure by 9 wickets
Wallace Park, 19 August.
Terenure 95/8 (18 overs; Gabrielle McCann 3-22, Hanika Abmul 2-17, Sophie Morwood 2-25) Lisburn 96/1 (10 overs; Hanika Abmul 32*, Lucie Harper 25*, Laura Suffern 21)
Winners Lisburn (CricketEurope)Under 15 Semi-final: Lisburn beat Bready by 8 wickets
Jack Harper Park, Balbriggan, 9 August.
Bready 134/2 (20 overs; Jodie Spence 44, Millie Spence 25, Mansi Bhavsar 21*, Sophie Hamilton 16; Lucy Humphreys 2-31) Lisburn 137/2 (20 overs; Rebecca Lowe 67*, Lucy Humphreys 18*, Grace Wilson 17, Amelia Hughes 15; Sophie Hamilton 1-19, Jodie Spence 1-21)
Lucy Humphreys and Rebecca Lowe were the Lisburn heroes in a last-ball win. (Lisburn CC)
Lisburn won the Ulster Cup battle as they edged out Bready in a last-ball thriller in the morning game at Balbriggan. Batting first, Bready posted 134 for 2 with runs for sisters Jodie (44) and Millie Spence (25*), plus contributions from Mansi Bhavsar (21*) and Sophie Hamilton (16). Lucy Humphreys took two wickets in a total of 134 for 2. Rebecca Lowe and Amelia Hughes (15) added 54 for the first wicket, with Lowe added a further 37 with Grace Wilson (17). However, with 44 still needed off the final 20 balls, Bready were favourites. However, Lowe's unbeaten 67 - that included 10 boundaries - the last one from the final ball of the game sealed a famous win, with Lucy Humphries (18*) also playing a crucial role in the last-gasp win. There were understandably contrasting emotions at the end in a game that was a terrific advert for youth cricket. Lisburn go forward to take on Leinster champions Clontarf in the All-Ireland final that gets underway in Jack Harper Park at 4.30pm.
Under 15 Final: Lisburn beat Clontarf by 8 wickets
Jack Harper Park, Balbriggan, 9 August.
Clontarf 142/6 (20 overs: Genevieve Morrissey 52, Sinead Thomson 43; Rebecca Lowe 3-14) Lisburn 143/2 (18 overs: Rebecca Lowe 66, Amelia Hughes 39*)
Amelia Hughes and Rebecca Lowe with the Trophy (Lisburn CC)
Rebecca Lowe was once again the hero as Lisburn chased down 143 to beat Clontarf and clinch the Under 15 Girls All-Ireland trophy at Jack Harper park in Balbriggan. Batting first, Clontarf skipper Genevieve Morrissey hit 6 fours in a half century (52), adding 82 for the second wicket with Sinead Thomson (43). Rebecca Lowe impressed with the ball taking 3 for 14 denying Clontarf a strong finish, although the concession of 32 extras boosted the total of 142 for 6. The Lisburn chase started badly with captain Grace Wilson going early, but Lowe and Amelia Hughes set about building a match winning partnership. Rebecca hit 8 boundaries in her 66, sharing a second wicket partnership of 101 with Amelia Hughes (39*). There were a few nerves following the run out of Lowe, but Hughes and Lucy Humphries (11*) ensured what was in the end a straightforward race to the line, sealing the eight wicket win with two overs to spare. Another youth All-Ireland trophy for Lisburn following their double glory last year, and they have the chance of another if their Under 13's girls can beat Holywood next week to claim the NCU title.
Reports & Articles
Mixed fortunes for NCU sides in All-Ireland T20 finals
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Lisburn maintained the NCU’s stranglehold on the All-Ireland T20 Cup but, for the second year in a row, a Super Over was needed to decide the final.
Phoenix beat Waringstown to win Women's All-Ireland T20
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Lisburn beat Leinster in Super Over
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The All-Ireland T20 went to a super over for the second year in succession, with Lisburn prevailing in a drama filled day.
Lisburn win Ulster Plate
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Lisburn lifted the Ulster Plate with a three-wickets win against Muckamore at Moylena in a tight contest.
Phoenix beat Merrion in Irish Cup thriller
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Ben White sparked a Merrion collapse to inspire Phoenix to a second Irish Senior Cup success, 38 years after their first.
Rush win National Cup for fourth time
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Rush won the National Cup for a record-extending fourth time with a convincing 126-run over Strabane at The Mardyke.
Phoenix looking to rise from Ashes
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It's been 38 long years since Phoenix lifted the Irish Senior Cup for the first and only time, but they have a real chance of further glory this weekend as they take on Merrion in the final at The Mardyke.
Rush aiming for fourth National Cup success
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Rush go in search of a fourth National Cup title this Sunday when they take on Strabane at the Mardyke.
Instonians crowned U13 All Ireland champions
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David Agnew produced a fine all-round display as Instonians beat Bready to lift the All-Ireland U13 trophy in Cork.
Waringstown to meet Phoenix in Women's final
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Waringstown reached the final of the Women’s T20 Cup after beating Fox Lodge in their Semi-Final at Ballymagorry.
Lisburn beat Brigade to reach All-Ireland T20 final
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Lisburn will play in their first All-Ireland T20 Final this month after beating Brigade in a last-over Semi-Final success at Wallace Park yesterday.
Waringstown beat Fox Lodge to reach final
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A half century from Amy Caulfield helped NCU champions Waringstown into the final of the Women's All-Ireland T20 after a 37-run win at Fox Lodge.
Leinster and Lisburn to meet in T20 final
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Leinster were too strong in a 9-wickets win over Cork Harlequins, while Lisburn edged out Brigade in a last-over thriller.
Lisburn beat Clontarf to win All-Ireland U15 Girls title
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Rebecca Lowe was once again the hero as Lisburn chased down 143 to beat Clontarf and clinch the Under 15 Girls All-Ireland trophy at Jack Harper Park in Balbriggan.
Lisburn beat Bready to reach U15 Girls final
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Lisburn won the Ulster Cup battle as they edged out Bready in a last-ball thriller in the morning game at Balbriggan.
Phoenix to host All-Ireland T20 finals day
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Phoenix Park will be the venue for this year's All-Ireland T20 finals day on Sunday August 25th.
Cork County confirmed as Irish cup finals venue
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Cork County marks its 150th anniversary this year and steps into the spotlight hosting both the Irish Senior Cup and the National Cup Finals on August 17th and 18th.
Phoenix and Merrion reach Irish Cup final
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Phoenix and Merrion will meet in the Irish Senior Cup final at The Mardyke on Saturday August 17th after wins in the semi-final against CIYMS and Instonians.
Rush and Strabane reach National Cup final
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Three times winners Rush will take on Strabane in the National Cup final in Cork on Sunday August 18th.
Intriguing clashes in National Cup semi-finals
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North v South battles ahead in Irish Cup
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It’s semi-finals time in the Irish Senior Cup with two Leinster v NCU clashes lined up on Sunday.
NCU clean sweep in Ulster Plate
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There will be no NW representation in the semi-finals of the Ulster Plate after Lisburn beat Donemana in a bowl-out, Ardmore and Eglinton were well beaten, while Instonians were victorious in the all-NCU clash with Waringstown.
Northern sides kept apart in Irish Cup draws
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The prospect of an all-NCU Irish Cup Final is still alive after the Semi-Final draw kept CIYMS and Instonians apart.
CIYMS, Merrion, Instonians and Phoenix win in Irish Cup
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There were wins in the quarter-finals for CIYMS and Instonians in the NCU, as well as Merrion and Phoenix from the LCU.
Rush, North County, Strabane and Ballyspallen win
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There were victories in the National Cup for Rush, North County, Strabane and Ballyspallen.
Heavyweight clashes in Irish Senior Cup
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There are four intriguing clashes in the quarter-finals of the Irish Senior Cup with four Leinster and NCU sides remaining in the last eight.
Rush aiming for fourth success in National Cup
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Three times champions Rush are hoping for a fourth success in the National Cup, but they have been given a tough task as they take on two-times finalists Terenure.
Waringstown, Leinster, Instonians and CIYMS through in Irish Cup
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There were wins in the rearranged last 16 ties for holders Leinster, Waringstown, Instonians and CIYMS.
Irish Senior and National Cup draws
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Holders Leinster will travel to the NCU if they overcome Brigade on Sunday. Merrion will face Pembroke or Waringstown in a mouth-watering clash, while Phoenix will meet North Down or Balbriggan, and Malahide await the winners of Instonians or CSNI.
Record breaking Merrion into Irish Cup last eight
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Merrion set an Irish Cup record total in their win over The Hills, while there were also victories for Malahide and Phoenix on a rain-affected day.
Favourites Rush and North County through in National Cup
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Three times winners Rush and 2022 champions North County are through to the quarter-finals of the National Cup.
Balbriggan beat Cork County in a bowl-out
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A remote bowl-out was needed to decide who would progress with the Munster side missing all five attempts.
National Cup Second Round draw
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Strabane face holders Derriaghy in one of the ties of the National Cup second round.
Irish Senior Cup draw
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The draw has been made for the second round of the Irish Senior Cup with six times winners Waringstown clash with Pembroke who beat them in the 2019 final the tie of the round.
Rush and North County through in National Cup
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Previous winners Rush and North County are through to the second round of the National Cup. There was a better showing by NW sides with five making the last 16.
Lalor lights up Irish Cup
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Jack Lalor's 201 not out was the star performance in the first round of the Irish Senior Cup. There were hundreds too for Scott Macbeth, Tim Tector, Nick Stapleton, Robert McKinley, Hedayat Ullah Khogiani and Ruhan Pretorius.
National Cup first round draw made
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Holders Derriaghy have been given a bye into the second round of the National Cup.
Irish Senior Cup draw made
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The draw has been made for the opening round of the 2024 Irish Senior Cup with 29 teams battling it out to lift the Bob Kerr Trophy.
Photos
- Merrion v Phoenix, Irish Senior Cup final (17 August)
- Irish National Cup Final, Rush v Strabane (19 August)
- Instonians v Bready, All-Ireland U13 Cup final (14 August)
- Instonians v Limerick, All Ireland U13 Cup semi-final (14 August)
- Bready v Phoenix, All-Ireland U13 semi-final (14 August)
- Bready v The Hills, All-Ireland U15 Final, match pics (12 August)
- Cork County v The Hills, U15 All-Ireland semi-final (12 August)
- Bready v Cliftonville Academy, U15 All-Ireland semi-final (12 August)
- All Ireland U15 cup final presentations (12 August)
- Ballyspallen v Rush (14 July)
- North County v Strabane (14 July)
- Ardmore v North Down, Ulster Plate (7 July)
- Phoenix v North Down, Irish Senior Cup (30 June)
- Strabane v Templepatrick, National Cup (30 June)
- Pembroke v Waringstown (16 June)
- Malahide v Clontarf, Irish Cup (9 June)
- Newbuildings v Instonians. Ulster Plate. (2 June)
- Killyclooney v Waringstown. Ulster Plate. (2 June)
- Eglinton v CIYMS. Ulster Plate. (2 June)
- Ardmore v Woodvale, Ulster Plate (2 June)
- Around the grounds (18 May)
- Brigade v Woodvale (18 May)
Audio
Clontarf Head Coach Andrew Poynter (18 May)