Owen McMillan was in the runs yet again as the NCU took an unassailable 3-0 lead against Leinster in the Under-13 interprovincial series at Shaw's Bridge.

The talented Cregagh opener made a quite brilliant 103, hitting 14 boundaries in a chanceless innings that led his side to a six-wicket win after they had been set what looked like a challenging target of 175 by Leinster.

He shared an opening stand of 57 with Daniel Pooler (23) and 47 for the second with Oliver Campbell (21) in an excellent chase.

Pranav Saran (16*) was also in the runs on his home ground as the NCU eased to the win.

Earlier, Leinster's total of 174 for 8 owed much to the efforts of Balbriggan's Phillip Jacob who top-scored with 40 (5 fours), while there were 21 apiece from the trio of Leo Russell, Dan O'Brien and Arapith Anish.

With the ball Evan Gawley claimed 3 for 34, while Michael Girvin (2-25) was in the wickets once again.

The fourth and final game in the series takes place on Friday at Ring Commons.