Sam Haslett led the NW a comprehensive 95 run (DLS) win over the Cricket Ireland Invitational XI in a fine all-round effort.

The Waterside duo of Glendermott's Lealand McElwee (45) and Brigade's James Smallwoods (42) got Kevin Martin's side off to a solid start, both hitting six boundaries in their opening stand of 84.

Wickets for Josh Allen (4-48), Paras Komati (2-23), and Tom Ford (2-59) brought the CI side back into contention, but NW skipper Sam Haslett's counter-attacking 84 from 67 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes) got his side up to 279 - helped in no small measure by 44 extras.

The chase never got going with early wickets for Cameron Nawn (2-21). Peter Le Roux made a battling 52 (4 fours, 1 six), but with CI on 161 for 8, play was stopped with the NW declared winners by 95 runs (DLS) - Bonds Glen's Haslett completing a fine all-round match by taking 2 for 12.