Eglinton produced one of the results of the North West Women’s season as they stunned cup favourites Bready by seven wickets, inspired by a superb all-round display from former Ireland Under-19 international Jenni Jackson.

The left-arm seamer gave the defending champions a real bloody nose with a devastating spell of 6 for 21, her pace and movement proving far too much for the Bready batting line-up. 

Only Jodie Spence (20), Corinne Young (20 not out), Sophie Hamilton (13) and Lucy McGranaghan (12) reached double figures as Bready were dismissed for just 95 in 24 overs. Jackson received good support from Cara Lamberton and Catherine Kee, who claimed a wicket apiece.

Eglinton’s reply suffered an early setback when Cara Lamberton fell cheaply, but Jackson quickly took control. She shared a decisive 46-run stand with Lucy Carmichael, whose 17 helped steady the innings, before combining with Alice McLaughlin in an unbroken partnership of 38 that carried Eglinton to victory.

McLaughlin finished unbeaten on 21, while Jackson’s composed 18 not out capped an outstanding personal performance as Eglinton reached 97 for 3 in only 14.2 overs.

The sides meet again on Sunday, where another Eglinton victory would significantly boost their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

The other scheduled group stage tie did't go ahead.

It's fair to say the move to having group stages rather than a straight knock-out hasn't been a success.

No fewer than three of the seven scheduled matches so far this season have seen teams concede and give walkovers to the opposition.

Bonds Glen were the latest beneficiaries when St Johnston were unable to field a side for their game at the Boathole.

RESULTS
NW Women's Cup Group Stages
Bready 95 (24 overs; Jodie Spence 20, Corinne Young 20*, Sophie Hamilton 13, Lucy McGranaghan 12; Jenni Jackson 6-21, Cara Lamberton 1-22, Catherine Kee 1-22)
Eglinton 97-3 (14.2 overs; Alice McLaughlin 21*, Jenni Jackson 18*, Lucy Carmichael 17; Ella Wasson 1-12, Jodie Spence 1-18, Sophie Hamilton 1-24)

St Johnston conceded to Bonds Glen.