Lurgan surged to the top of the table with a thumping 149-run victory over Bangor, whose defeat saw them slip to third in a dramatic reshaping of the title race. Jaydee Oliver struck 87 and captain Stephen Johnston 74 in a superb opening stand of 181, while Liam Doddrell added 67 as Lurgan piled up 319. Josh Bates fought back impressively with six wickets, but Bangor never threatened the target. Mark Hutchinson’s 36 was their best effort as wickets fell steadily and the visitors were dismissed for 170 in 40.5 overs. Darwish Nazari led Lurgan’s attack with four wickets, while Brendon Schmidt claimed three. It was an emphatic statement from Lurgan, who now have the championship firmly in their own hands.

Armagh completed an impressive seven-wicket victory over Lurgan after chasing 270 with 22 balls to spare. Lurgan posted 269 for five, led by Stephen Chambers’ unbeaten 109 and Liam Doddrell’s 98. Their fourth-wicket stand of 148 transformed the innings after Luan Liebenberg had claimed three early wickets. Armagh responded superbly. Samuel Wilson and Jamie Rogers both struck 83, while Harry Doyle added 33. Aaron Wright’s 28 maintained the momentum before Rogers and Liebenberg completed the chase. Doddrell took two wickets, but Armagh sealed a convincing win that puts a major dent in Lurgan's title and promotion hopes.

Lurgan climbed to second in NCU Section One, level on points with leaders Bangor, after an 80-run DLS win over Cooke Collegians at Pollock Park. Liam Doddrell led the way with 63, striking three fours and two sixes, and shared half-century stands with Jaydee Oliver and Stephen Chambers as Lurgan posted 184 for 5 in 41.1 overs. Oliver made 38 and Chambers 28, while Vinoth Srinivasan took 2 for 33. Set a revised 231 in 48 overs, Cooke reached 150, with several batters starting but failing to kick on. Doddrell and Darwish Nazari both claimed three wickets.

Lurgan continued their impressive start to the season with a comprehensive 118-run DLS victory over Cregagh at Cregagh Memorial, a result that moved the Mid-Ulster side up to second place in the table with their third win of the campaign. In a rain-affected contest reduced to 36 overs per side, Lurgan posted an imposing 255-9, built around a superb century from opener Jaydee Oliver. Oliver struck 120, including 17 boundaries, and shared a match-defining second-wicket partnership of over 100 runs with prolific overseas professional Liam Doddrell. Doddrell blasted 63 from just 47 deliveries, hitting six fours and four sixes. Alistair Watt claimed 4-59 for the hosts. Set a revised target of 248, Cregagh never seriously threatened despite a determined 68 from Max Shannon, who struck seven fours and two sixes. However, he received little support as wickets fell regularly. Iqbal Khan, Doddrell, Ivan Sinovich and Darwish Nazari all claimed two wickets apiece as Lurgan completed a ruthless and convincing victory.

Lurgan moved into second place in NCU Section One with a crushing 10-wicket victory over Derriaghy at Pollock Park. It was a day to forget for the away side, who were skittled for just 37 in 19.3 overs in a dismal batting display. Skipper Ross Bailey’s 10 was the top individual contribution, while extras, with 12, were the second highest scorer as wickets tumbled throughout the innings. Nithin Babu was the chief destroyer with outstanding figures of 4-7, tearing through the Derriaghy batting line-up. Ivan Sinovich enjoyed success against his former club with 2-12, while John Guy also picked up two wickets for eight runs as Lurgan dominated from the outset. The chase proved little more than a formality as Lurgan knocked off the target in just five overs without losing a wicket. Liam Dodrell finished unbeaten on 19, while Jack Harrison made 12 not out in a comfortable stand that sealed the emphatic win. The result keeps Lurgan firmly in contention near the top of the table, sitting behind leaders Bangor after another impressive performance.

Just 8.3 overs were possible at Pollock Park with hosts Lurgan on 37 for 2 when the plug was pulled. Openers Iqbal Khan (12) and Callum Grieve (7) the men dismissed by Donacloney Mills' Lewis Goodbam and Ryan Matthews respectively. They will now have to try again in a second attempt later in the season.

Half centuries from Jaydee Oliver and Stephen Johnston led Lurgan to a five-wicket win over Armagh at The Mall. Chasing 244, Oliver made 95 and Johnston 58, while Liam Dodrell chipped in with 33 in an excellent chase. Earlier, Sam Wilson just missed out on a century, dismissed for 97, while Harry Doyle made 46. Darwish Nazari took four wickets, Dodrell three and new signing Ivan Sinovich two in a fine all-round bowling effort.