Coleraine 2nds clinch Qualifying League 3

Coleraine 2nd XI clinched the Qualifying 3 League with a 9 wicket win against their nearest challengers Letterkenny 2nd XI. 

Batting first Letterkenny were bowled out for 126 in the 29th over. Varun Tiwari (35), Chavan (33) and Deepesh Vinathan (20) were best for the visitors with Coleraine skipper Ali Handforth (3-5) and Binny Abraham (2-15) bowling well for Coleraine. 

In reply, Coleraine openers Stephen McCartney and James Panek timed the chase superbly. Panek hit 6 fours and 1 six in his 67. 

He was caught with two runs needed to win. Coleraine Cricket Club stalwart McCartney finished unbeaten on 44 (1 four and 2 sixes). 

It was left to Peter Wallace to hit the winning runs to spark celebrations amongst the players and supporters of the Sandel Lodge team.