Instonians Under-15s lifted the Graham Cup after producing an accomplished all-round display to defeat Lisburn by eight wickets.

Lisburn were dismissed for 100 before Instonians comfortably completed the chase, reaching 101 for two with almost five overs to spare.

Callum Lowe gave Lisburn a positive start, striking 23 from 20 balls with one four and two sixes, while Evan Gawley contributed 12. However, Cameron Wilson removed both batters to leave Lisburn 44 for three.

Captain Ethan Booth attempted to rebuild the innings with an even time 32, but Instonians maintained the pressure through a disciplined bowling performance.

David Agnew was particularly impressive, claiming three for 10 from four overs, including a maiden. His wickets included Eoghan Watson, Arthur McMullan and Arjun Arava as Lisburn slipped to 63 for five.

Fellow Irish youth international Hridhaan Salian also took three wickets, removing Booth, Mark Hamilton and Piyush Kumar, while Pranav Saran collected two for 18. Lisburn lost their final five wickets for only six runs as they were bowled out exactly on 100.

Instonians made a confident start to their reply through Vidhath Geddam and Nicholas Shaw. Geddam struck four boundaries in a brisk 22 from 16 balls before falling to Harry Parr.

Shaw then shared a valuable second-wicket partnership with Agnew, making 18 before Callum Lowe removed him with the score on 74.

Agnew completed an outstanding individual performance by guiding Instonians to the trophy with an unbeaten 46 from 34 balls. His innings contained six fours and a six and ensured the result was never in doubt.

Pranav Saran finished unbeaten on eight, striking the winning runs as Instonians reached their target in the 16th over.

The comprehensive victory capped an excellent campaign for Instonians and secured the Graham Cup in convincing fashion.

Pics courtesy of NCU Cricket