Bangor's quest to defend their T20 Trophy title started successfully as they chased down Cregagh's 210 to win by 9 wickets.

Cregagh's new signing Peter Davison showed his all-round capability as he top-scored with 84 from 54 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) as he added 73 for the third wicket with Aaron Johnston (30).

Adam Beattie joined in the fun as he cleared the ropes three times in a 12-ball 34 as the hosts posted 201 for 6 - two wickets apiece for George Prince and Chris Pyper.

Bangor openers Sam McMillan and Seb Yeates attacked the chase with relish, as the young pair put on 164 in 15 overs to break the back of the target.

McMillan, who scored a century at the weekend - was the more aggressive as he hit 70 from 38 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes). Davison broke the stand but any thoughts of a late rally were soon dispelled by Yeates and Brodie Harrison who knocked off the 47 required with 9 balls to spare.

Yeates ended top scorer with an unbeaten 73 (7 fours, 2 sixes), while Harrison's 12-ball 35 not out (4 fours, 2 sixes) ensured an ultimately stress-free nine-wicket victory.

Templepatrick beat Cooke Collegians by 122 runs thanks primarily to a century opening stand between the Caves.

Ben smashed 5 fours and 6 sixes in his 70 from just 37 balls, dominating an opening stand of 107 with his brother Levi, who made 29. Curtley Deelman continued the fun with a hard-hot 35 as Templepatrick finished on 190 for 5 - Andrew Kerr taking two wickets.

CC's reply was soon in tatters with 24 extras top scoring along with number 11 Chander Shekhar (10) as they were bundled out for 68. The wickets were shared with two each for Fintan McCarthy, Bryn McCallan, Shane Henderson, and Connor Courtney.

A solid batting effort by Armagh set them up for a 32-run (DLS) win over Saintfield at The Mall. Matthew Steenson top-scored with 31, while there were runs too for Luan Liebenberg (27), Jamie Rogers (26), and Sam Wilson (23). Werner Brand (3-22) and Ethan Hanna (2-21) were the pick of the Saints bowlers.

Liebenberg accounted for fellow South African countryman Brand in the first over of the chase, and Saintfield never recovered. Christy McGuire made a run-a-ball 26 as they reached 71 for 5 in 13 overs when play was halted.