Leinster Premiership 2024
P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
Pembroke | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 239 |
Merrion | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 44 | 216 |
Leinster | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 154 |
Phoenix | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 145 |
Clontarf | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 133 |
Malahide | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 92 |
Balbriggan | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 68 |
Balbriggan lost to Leinster by 117 runs
Jack Harper Ground, 7 September.
Leinster 302 (46.5 overs; Gareth Delany 76, Saqib Bahadur 59, Monil Patel 43, Joey Carroll 35, Tristen de Beer 24; Seb De Oliveria 4-39, Dylan Lues 2-51)
Balbriggan 185 (34.5 overs; Abdul Samad 59, Sebastian De Oliveira 58, Dylan Lues 23, Chris De Freitas 21; Saqib Bahadur 4-26, Bilal Azhar 3-22, Mark Tonge 2-28)
Balbriggan 185 (34.5 overs; Abdul Samad 59, Sebastian De Oliveira 58, Dylan Lues 23, Chris De Freitas 21; Saqib Bahadur 4-26, Bilal Azhar 3-22, Mark Tonge 2-28)
Gareth Delany and Saqib Bahadur both scored half centuries (Leinster CC)
Gareth Delany struck a 46-ball 76 (11 fours, 3 sixes) as Leinster finished the campaign on a winning note with a 117-run win over Balbriggan at Jack Harper Park. The Irish international shared a third wicket stand of 106 with Monil Patel (43), while Saqib Bahadur hit 6 fours in his 59, and Joey Carroll cleared the ropes three times in a breezy 35 as the Rathmines side piled up 302. The hosts had two half centurions of their own in Abdul Samad and Sebastian De Oliveria, but Bahadur completed a fine all-round game with four wickets, while there were three for Bilal Azhar and the opening two from Mark Tonge in an impressive display.
Phoenix lost to Clontarf by 70 runs
Phoenix Park, 7 September.
Clontarf 255 (49.5 overs; Mitchell Thompson 58, Andrew Delany 57, John McNally 26, Yash Bala 20; Ben White 3-37, Shane Getkate 3-39)
Phoenix 185 (32.5 overs; Adam Chester 44, Amish Sidhu 38, Shane Getkate 37, Tyrone Kane 20; John McNally 5-13, Fionn Hand 2-28)
Phoenix 185 (32.5 overs; Adam Chester 44, Amish Sidhu 38, Shane Getkate 37, Tyrone Kane 20; John McNally 5-13, Fionn Hand 2-28)
John McNally took five wickets (Cillian McDonnell)
Clontarf beat Phoenix by 70 runs in an entertaining contest in the Park. Mitchell Thompson and Andrew Delany scored 50s in the Castle Avenue's 255 - three wickets apiece for Ben White and Shane Getkate. The hosts were always behind in the chase despite a quick start from Getkate (37). Amish Sidhu (38) and Coach Tyrone Kane (20) both got starts, while Adam Chester thumped 5 fours and 3 sixes in a 28-ball 44, but it was too little, too late as John McNally's five wicket haul was decisive. Still, it's not been a bad year for Phoenix given their capture of Irish cricket's most coveted prize.
Merrion lost to Pembroke by 9 runs
Anglesea Road, 7 September.
Pembroke 138 (42.3 overs; Tim Tector 45, Jack Tector 44, Nick Stapleton 20; Tom Stanton 4-24, Melvin Deveraj 3-26)
Merrion 129 (37 overs; Stephen Doheny 32; Gavin Hoey 5-33, Nick Stapleton 2-29, Byron McDonough 2-30)
Merrion 129 (37 overs; Stephen Doheny 32; Gavin Hoey 5-33, Nick Stapleton 2-29, Byron McDonough 2-30)
League champions Pembroke (Cricket Leinster)
Pembroke are the Premiership champions after they edged out challengers Merrion in a tense, low scoring affair at Anglesea Road. Tim (45) and Jack Tector (44) were the top scorers for the visitors as they made what looked a below par 138 - four wickets for left-arm spinner Tom Stanton (4-24) and three for paceman Melvin Deveraj (3-26). The game looked a forgone conclusion as the hosts raced to 47 for 0 in 7 overs before the break, but it was to be a different Pembroke that emerged refreshed after the interval. Leg-spinner Gavin Hoey ripped through the middle order to claim 5 for 31 after two initial breakthroughs by Nick Stapleton. Merrion kept chipping away but Byron McDonough took two more to leave them on the brink of the title. With 10 needed it was Harry Tector who claimed the last wicket, trapping Deveraj in front to spark great celebrations in the Sydney Parade faithful. You have to feel sorry for Merrion who missed out on the Irish Cup in similar circumstances last month in Cork.
Clontarf beat Malahide by 76 runs
Castle Avenue, 31 August.
Clontarf 223/6 (50 overs; Fionn Hand 62*, David Delany 44, Eoghan Delany 28, Mitchell Thompson 26, John McNally 21; Mohit Sane 3-43, James Newland 2-48)
Malahide 147 (41 overs; Jeremy Martins 35, Younas Ahmadzai 33, Andrew Sheridan 28*, Timcy Khanduja 23; Cillian McDonnell 2-16, Yash Bala 2-17, Fionn Hand 2-21)
Malahide 147 (41 overs; Jeremy Martins 35, Younas Ahmadzai 33, Andrew Sheridan 28*, Timcy Khanduja 23; Cillian McDonnell 2-16, Yash Bala 2-17, Fionn Hand 2-21)
Ben McCarthy celebrates his first senior catch for Clontarf (Deryck Vincent)
Clontarf won the derby with Malahide in convincing fashion by 76 runs at Castle Avenue. Fionn Hand's unbeaten 62, allied with runs for the Delany brothers took the home side to 223 for 6 - three wickets for Mohit Sane. Jeremy Martins (35) and Younas Ahmadzai (33) were the best of Malahide's 147 all out - the wickets evenly distributed. A word too for Ben McCarthy who impressed behind the stumps on his debut with two catches.
Pembroke beat Balbriggan by 8 wickets
Sydney Parade, 31 August.
Balbriggan 113 (25.2 overs; Sebastian De Oliveria 21, Sam Willemse 21; Nick Stapleton 4-35, Gavin Hoey 3-22, Byron McDonough 2-19)
Pembroke 116/2 (16.3 overs; JJ Garth 51*, Tim Tector 39)
Pembroke 116/2 (16.3 overs; JJ Garth 51*, Tim Tector 39)
Pembroke top the Premiership after their emphatic win over Balbriggan. The Fingal side were bundled out for a very modest 113 - 21 apiece for Sebastian De Oliveria and Sam Willemse. Nick Stapleton (4-35), Gavin Hoey (3-22) and Byron McDonough (2-19) shared the wickets. JJ Garth then made a run-a-ball half century (9 fours) as he and Tim Tector (37) shared an opening stand of 67 as they romped to an 8-wickets win in just the 17th over.
Phoenix beat Merrion by 1 wicket
Phoenix Park, 31 August.
Merrion 219/9 (50 overs; John Anderson 75, Sam Harbinson 45, Swapnil Modgill 36; Tyrone Kane 4-45, Jack Lalor 2-36, Devender Ranolia 2-48)
Phoenix 222/9 (48.1 overs; Amish Sidhu 40, Tyrone Kane 25, Shane Getkate 25, Johit Munjal 25, George Dockrell 21; Peter Francis 3-45, Melvin Deveraj 3-45)
Phoenix 222/9 (48.1 overs; Amish Sidhu 40, Tyrone Kane 25, Shane Getkate 25, Johit Munjal 25, George Dockrell 21; Peter Francis 3-45, Melvin Deveraj 3-45)
Another week and another thriller between Phoenix and Merrion with the Irish Senior Cup holders coming out on top again, this time by just one wicket. John Anderson top-scored with 75 (9 fours), with runs too for Sam Harbinson (45) and Swapnil Modgill (36). Coach Tyrone Kane took 4-45, while there were two wickets each for Jack Lalor and Devender Ranolia in Merrion's 219 for 9. Johit Munjal and Shane Getkate made 25 apiece in opening stand of 65, but Merrion fought back with three wickets each for Melvin Deveraj and Peter Francis. It took runs down the order from Amish Sidhu (40) and Tyrone Kane (25) to edge closer, but it took a last wicket stand of 12 to eke out the win, as Theo Dempsey's six sealed it.
Pembroke beat Malahide by 8 wickets
Sydney Parade, 25 August.
Malahide 106 (38.3 overs; Ali Frost 40*; Gavin Hoey 4-17, Byron McDonough 3-12)
Pembroke 107/2 (19.2 overs; Tim Tector 57*, JJ Garth 23; Mark Frost 2-44)
Pembroke 107/2 (19.2 overs; Tim Tector 57*, JJ Garth 23; Mark Frost 2-44)
Byron McDonough (Paul Lawson)
Pembroke eased to an 8-wickets win over Malahide at Sydney Parade. The villagers could only manage 106 with Ali Frost's unbeaten 40 by some distance their best effort. There were four wickets for Gavin Hoey and three for the impressive Byron McDonough. The chase was a routine one spearheaded by Tim Tector's unbeaten 51-ball 57 (7 fours), with runs too for JJ Garth (23).
Clontarf lost to Merrion by 6 wickets
Castle Avenue, 25 August.
Clontarf 250/4 (50 overs; David Vincent 91, David Delany 70, John McNally 47; Melvin Deveraj 2-40, Sam Harbinson 2-47)
Merrion 253/4 (42.2 overs: Swapnil Modgill 69, John Anderson 62*, Peter Francis 41, Adam Rosslee 32, Sam Harbinson 28 ; Cillian McDonnell 2-42)
Merrion 253/4 (42.2 overs: Swapnil Modgill 69, John Anderson 62*, Peter Francis 41, Adam Rosslee 32, Sam Harbinson 28 ; Cillian McDonnell 2-42)
David Vincent scored 91 (Deryck Vincent)
Merrion remain well placed for the Premiership crown after an impressive chase saw them pass their 251 run target with six wickets in hand. Batting first, Clontarf made 250 for 4 with David Vincent top-scoring with 91 (11 fours) sharing a second wicket stand of 147 with David Delany (70). John McNally added late runs too with a 34-ball 47. Merrion though displayed their batting power with runs from all the top-order. Swapnil Modgill hit 9 fours and one maximum in a 56-ball 69, while John Anderson made an undefeated 62 (6 fours). There were also runs from Peter Francis (41), Adam Rosslee (32) and Sam Harbinson (28).
Leinster lost to Phoenix by 98 runs
Rathmines, 24 August.
Phoenix 261/8 (50 overs: Jack Lalor 71, Shane Getkate 54, Tyrone Kane 44, Amish Sidhu 33*, Davender Ranolia 27*; Tom Johnson 2-25, Devan Keenan 2-41, Saqib Bahadur 2-49)
Leinster 163 (40 overs: Mark Tonge 38, Joey Carroll 31, Aviral Shukla 24, Bilal Azhar 21; George Dockrell 3-25, Devender Ranolia 2-23, Ben White 2-56)
Leinster 163 (40 overs: Mark Tonge 38, Joey Carroll 31, Aviral Shukla 24, Bilal Azhar 21; George Dockrell 3-25, Devender Ranolia 2-23, Ben White 2-56)
Jack Lalor (CricketEurope)
Irish Senior Cup winners Phoenix were victorious again as half centuries from Jack Lalor and Shane Getkate, plus 44 from Head Coach Tyrone Kane propelled them to a comfortable 98-run win against Leinster at Rathmines. There was one of those statistical quirks in that Phoenix had three partnerships of 69 in their innings of 261 for 8. Top scorer Lalor, whose 71 included 10 fours and a six was involved with two of them. Shane Getkate made 54 (8 fours, 1 six), while there were runs too for Amish Sidhu (33*) and Devender Ranolia (27*) in a crucial unbroken 9th wicket stand. The home side's chase never really got going despite starts for Mark Tonge (38), Joey Carroll (31), Aviral Shukla (24) and Bilal Azhar (21). George Dockrell picked up 3 for 25, while there were two apiece for Devender Ranolia and Ben White.
Leinster beat Malahide by four wickets
Rathmines, 10 August.
Malahide 138 (37.5 overs; Aaron Doyle 40, Younas Ahmadzai 23; Devan Keenan 3-18, Saqib Bahadur 3-29, Joe Carroll 2-26)
Leinster 140/6 (33.5 overs; Tom Johnson 29*, Bilal Azhar 25, Saqib Bahadur 25; Kelvin Donnelly 4-45)
Leinster 140/6 (33.5 overs; Tom Johnson 29*, Bilal Azhar 25, Saqib Bahadur 25; Kelvin Donnelly 4-45)
Tom Johnson made a vital 29 not out (CricketEurope)
Leinster edged out Malahide by four wickets in a hard-fought contest at Rathmines. Aaron Doyle's 40 was the best of a modest 139 total by the visitors, with three wickets for Devan Keenan and Saqib Bahadur. Kelvin Donnelly's four wickets ensured Leinster were made to battle all the way, but they eventually got there thanks to 20's from Tom Johnson, Bilal Azhar and Saqib Bahadur.
Phoenix beat Balbriggan by 6 wickets
Phoenix Park, 10 August.
Balbriggan 213 (44.2 overs; Chris De Freitas 126; Amish Sidhu 3-42, Ash Bain 2-32, Theo Dempsey 2-36, Jack Lalor 2-37)
Phoenix 214/4 (33.2 overs; Levon Shields 63, Shane Getkate 58, Nic Pretorius 37*; Jordan Hollard 2-47)
Phoenix 214/4 (33.2 overs; Levon Shields 63, Shane Getkate 58, Nic Pretorius 37*; Jordan Hollard 2-47)
Chris De Freitas scored 126. (CricketEurope)
Phoenix warmed up for next week's Irish Cup final with a six wickets win over bottom of the table Balbriggan. Chris De Freitas made a brilliant 104-ball 126 (12 fours, 6 sixes) but received little support in their total of 213 - three wickets for Amish Sidhu. The hosts never looke dback after an opening stand of 123 in just 14 overs between Levon Shields and Shane Getkate. Shields top-scored with a 50-ball 63 (5 fours, 4 sixes) while Getkate's 58 from 48 balls included 9 fours and one maximum. Nic Pretorius also chipped in with 35 not out as the win was sealed in the 34th over.
Clontarf tied with Pembroke
Castle Avenue, 10 August.
Clontarf 267/7 (50 overs; David Delany 99*, Rahul Dalal 83, John McNally 40, Mitchell Thompson 28; Macdara Cosgrave 3-27, Nick Stapleton 2-41)
Pembroke 267/8 (50 overs; Diarmaid Tucker 68, Jack Tector 59, Fiachra Tucker 39, Nick Stapleton 33; John McNally 2-32, Yash Bala 2-40, Fionn Hand 2-62)
Pembroke 267/8 (50 overs; Diarmaid Tucker 68, Jack Tector 59, Fiachra Tucker 39, Nick Stapleton 33; John McNally 2-32, Yash Bala 2-40, Fionn Hand 2-62)
David Delany (Deryck Vincent)
Pembroke stay second after they were involved in another remarkable tie, this time at Clontarf. David Delany just missed on a century - his unbeaten 99 included 8 fours, as he and overseas player Rahul Dalal (83) shared a second wicket stand of 130. John McNally made a 25-ball 40 (4 fours, 2 sixes) in a total of 267 for 7. Diarmaid Tucker and Jack Tector both made half centuries in the chase that was nip and tuxk throughout. Two were needed off the last ball, but Fionn Hand kept Macdara Cosgrave to a single, run out by Mitchell Thompson coming back for the second.
Balbriggan lost to Merrion by 3 wickets (DLS)
Jack Harper Ground, 5 August.
Balbriggan 123 (29.3 overs; Chris De Freitas 39, Dylan Lues 34; Max Sorensen 3-10, Melvin Deveraj 3-31, Tom Stanton 2-18)
Merrion 104/7 (18 overs; Swapnil Modgill 43, Peter Francis 41; Seb De Oliveria 4-32, Jordan Hollard 2-32) (Target 104 in 34 overs)
Merrion 104/7 (18 overs; Swapnil Modgill 43, Peter Francis 41; Seb De Oliveria 4-32, Jordan Hollard 2-32) (Target 104 in 34 overs)
Merrion survived a scare at Balbriggan to eventually secure a three-wickets (DLS) win over Balbriggan. Chris De Freitas (39) and Dylan Lues (34) were the best of the home side's 123, with three wickets apiece for Max Sorensen and Melvin Deveraj, plus two for Tom Stanton. There was a dramatic start to the chase as Merrion slumped to 4 for 4. However, normality was resumed as Swapnil Modgill (43) and Peter Francis (41) shared a 5th wicket stand of 76. Seb De Oliveria with four wickets and Jordan Hollard two almost pulling off the win for Balbriggan.
Leinster beat Clontarf by 4 wickets (DLS)
Rathmines, 5 August.
Clontarf 157 (47.5 overs; David Vincent 49; Saqib Bahadur 6-22)
Leinster 105/6 (20 overs; Monit Patel 46; Reuben Wilson 3-19) (Target 105 in 23 overs)
Leinster 105/6 (20 overs; Monit Patel 46; Reuben Wilson 3-19) (Target 105 in 23 overs)
Saqib Bahadur took six wickets as Leinster got the better of Clontarf. His figures of 6 for 22 saw the visitors bowled out for 157 despite a top score of 49 from David Vincent. Rain meant a revised target of 105 in 23 overs, which they got thanks to Monit Patel's 46 despite three wickets for Reuben Wilson.
Malahide beat Phoenix by 5 wickets (DLS)
The Village, 5 August.
Phoenix 158 (38.3 overs; Shane Getkate 48, Theo Dempsey 26, Johit Mungal 23; Jeremy Martins 3-24, Mohit Sane 3-25, Kelvin Donnelly 3-39)
Malahide 163/5 (28.1 overs; Jeremy Martins 53*, Younas Ahmadzai 45, Andrew Sheridan 25*; Jack Lalor 3-20)
Malahide 163/5 (28.1 overs; Jeremy Martins 53*, Younas Ahmadzai 45, Andrew Sheridan 25*; Jack Lalor 3-20)
Jeremy Martins took three wickets and made an unbeaten 53 as Malahide made it a few days to forget as they beat Phoenix by five wickets at The Village.
Pembroke tied with Leinster
Sydney Parade, 27 July.
Pembroke 247-8 (50 overs; Jonathan Garth 63, Nicholas Stapleton 35, Diarmaid Tucker 25; Thomas Johnson 4-22)
Leinster 247 (49 overs; Jai Moondra 47*, Mark Tonge 41, Monil Patel 31, Luke Callinan 23; Nicholas Stapleton 3-42, Byron McDonough 2-56)
Leinster 247 (49 overs; Jai Moondra 47*, Mark Tonge 41, Monil Patel 31, Luke Callinan 23; Nicholas Stapleton 3-42, Byron McDonough 2-56)
There was no shortage of drama at Sydney Parade as Pembroke and Leinster played out a dramatic tie. JJ Garth's 63 (4 fours, 3 sixes)helped the hosts to 247 for 8 - four wickets for Tom Johnson. The chase looked in trouble at 156 for 8, but a 9th wicket stand of 84 between Jai Moondra (47*) and Luke Callinan got the Rathmines side almost to the finishing line. Nick Stapleton (3-42) broke the stand and then amidst great excitement Byron McDonough had Karthikeyan Jawahar caught behind with the scores level. The shared points mean Pembroke drop back into second place in the table.
Clontarf beat Balbriggan by 133 runs
Castle Avenue, 27 July.
Clontarf 291-7 (50 overs; Rahul Dalal 86, David Delany 77*, David Vincent 43; Sebastian De Oliveira 3-47, Duane Harper 2-29)
Balbriggan 158 (39 overs; Jordan Hollard 56, Cameron Rowe 52; Fionn Hand 4-51, Yash Balasubramanium 3-2)
Balbriggan 158 (39 overs; Jordan Hollard 56, Cameron Rowe 52; Fionn Hand 4-51, Yash Balasubramanium 3-2)
Action from Castle Avenue (Deryck Vincent)
A fourth wicket stand of 137 between Rahul Dalal and David Delany gave Clontarf a welcome win as they thumped Balbriggan by 133 runs at Castle Avenue. Dalal top-scored with 86 (9 fours, 1 six), while Delany's unbeaten 77 included 6 fours and one maximum. There were runs too for David Vincent (43) in a formidable home side total of 291 for 7. Jordan Hollard and Cameron Rowe both hit 8 fours in half centuries, bit Fionn Hand's four wickets and three for Yash Bala ensured the comprehensive victory.
Merrion beat Malahide by 6 wickets
Anglesea Road, 27 July.
Malahide 152 (41.4 overs; Adam Doyle 33, Jeremy Martins 31; Melvin Christopher Devaraj 5-32, Swapnil Modgill 3-14, Sam Harbinson 2-28)
Merrion 154-4 (28.5 overs; Adam Rosslee 59*, Peter Francis 45*; James Newland 3-21)
Merrion 154-4 (28.5 overs; Adam Rosslee 59*, Peter Francis 45*; James Newland 3-21)
Merrion are the new Premiership leaders after a six wickets win at Malahide. Adam Doyle (33) and Jeremy Martins (31) had the hosts in a good position at 83 for 2, but five wickets for Melvin Deveraj saw them slump to 152 all out - three wickets also for Swapnil Modgill and Sam Harbinson. An unbroken fifth wicket stand of 65 between Adam Rosslee (59*) and Peter Francis (45*) ensured an eventually drama free chase after James Newland's three wickets had offered some early hope.
Malahide v Pembroke. Match postponed.
The Village, 20 July.
Malahide
Pembroke
Pembroke
Phoenix v Leinster. Match abandoned.
Phoenix Park, 20 July.
Phoenix 31/1 (4.5 overs; Levon Shields 15*)
Leinster
Leinster
A frustrating day for both sides as after a considerable delay, they had hoped to play a 22-overs match. However, their efforts were thwarted after the rain returned with just 4.5 overs played.
Merrion beat Clontarf by 10 wickets (DLS)
Anglesea Road, 20 July.
Clontarf 153/6 (24 overs; David Vincent 42, David Delany 35, Mitchell Thompson 30; Peter Francis 3-30, Swapnil Modgill 2-23)
Merrion 166/0 (16.5 overs; Stephen Doheny 100*, Swapnil Modgill 58*) (Target 166)
Merrion 166/0 (16.5 overs; Stephen Doheny 100*, Swapnil Modgill 58*) (Target 166)
Stephen Doheny (CricketEurope)
Merrion kept the pressure on Pembroke at the top of the Premiership table with an impressive 10-wicket win in a contest ultimately reduced to 24 overs. The in-form Doheny scored exactly 100, hitting 8 fours and 6 sixes in his 62-ball innings. He and Swapnil Modgill, who was no slouch himself in his 39-ball 58 not out (7 fours, 2 sixes) knocked off the 166 target in just the 17th over. David Vincent (42) top scored for the visitors in their 153 for 6, with runs too for David Delany (35) and Mitchell Thompson (30). Overseas professional Peter Francis took 3 for 30, while Modgill completed a fine all-round effort by taking 2-23.
Merrion beat Phoenix by 4 wickets
Anglesea Road, 13 July.
Phoenix 230 (44 overs; Callum O'Byrne 52, Johit Munjal 36, Shane Getkate 35, Tyrone Kane 32; Swapnil Modgill 4-51, Max Sorensen 2-49)
Merrion 231/6 (48 overs; Adam Rosslee 76, Stephen Doheny 51, Sam Harbinson 45, Jamie Forbes 23*; Ben White 3-59, Amish Sishu 2-17)
Merrion 231/6 (48 overs; Adam Rosslee 76, Stephen Doheny 51, Sam Harbinson 45, Jamie Forbes 23*; Ben White 3-59, Amish Sishu 2-17)
Adam Rosslee (CricketEurope)
Merrion kept their Premiership title hopes very much alive with a hard-fought 4-wickets win over Phoenix at Anglesea Road. Batting first, Callum O'Byne hit 52, while there were 30's for Johit Munjal, Shane Getkate and Tyrone Kane. There were six overs left unused and that cardinal sin was to prove the difference in a tight contest. A second wicket stand of 92 between Stephen Doheny - who hit 6 fours and 2 sixes in his 51 - Adam Rosslee meant Merrion were always ahead of the game. Free scoring Rosslee hit 10 fours and one maximum in his 75-ball 76, while there was a patient 45 from skipper Harbinson. Jamie Forbes (23*) in tandem with Mikey O'Reilly ensured there was no late drama as the points were sealed.
Balbriggan lost to Pembroke by 8 wickets
Jack Harper Ground, 13 July.
Balbriggan 175 (48.3 overs; Chris De Freitas 61, Ghanim Dara 22; Byron McDonough 5-26, Paul Lawson 2-24)
Pembroke 179/2 (38.1 overs; Nick Stapleton 75*, Tim Tector 72*)
Pembroke 179/2 (38.1 overs; Nick Stapleton 75*, Tim Tector 72*)
Runs for Tim Tector and Nick Stapleton (CricketEurope)
Leaders Pembroke ensured another win with runs again for Tim Tector and Nick Stapleton as Balbriggan were well beaten. The hosts made 175 with Chris De Freitas making 61. Byron McDonough starred with the ball, claiming a five wicket haul, while there was a brace for Paul Lawson. Overseas professional Nick Stapleton hit 9 fours and 2 sixes in his unbeaten 75, adding an unbroken 137 for the 3rd wicket alongside Tim Tector (72*).
Malahide beat Clontarf by 39 runs
The Village, 13 July.
Malahide 215/8 (50 overs; Adam Doyle 46, Mohit Same 37, Andrew Sheridan 34, Cormac McLoughlin-Gavin 30; Cillian McDonnell 3-30, Yash Bala 2-16, Reuben Wilson 2-51)
Clontarf 176 (43.1 overs; David Delany 47, Rahul Delal 29, Henry Thompson 20, Reuben Wilson 20*; James Newland 3-22, Mohit Sane 3-44, Kelvin Donnelly 2-28, Mike Frost 2-41))
Clontarf 176 (43.1 overs; David Delany 47, Rahul Delal 29, Henry Thompson 20, Reuben Wilson 20*; James Newland 3-22, Mohit Sane 3-44, Kelvin Donnelly 2-28, Mike Frost 2-41))
Malahide heroes Mohit Sane and James Newland (CricketEurope)
Malahide emerged 39-run winners over Clontarf in their Premiership clash at the Village. Adam Doyle hit 8 boundaries in a top score of 46 as the hosts posted 215 for 8 - runs too for Mohit Sane (37), Andrew Sheridan (34), and Cormac McLoughlin-Gavin (30). David Delany stroked seven fours in a top-score of 47 in the chase, but three wickets apiece for skipper James Newland and Sane sealed the victory.
Leinster v Balbriggan. Match abandoned.
Rathmines, 29 June.
Leinster
Balbriggan
Balbriggan
Clontarf v Phoenix. Match abandoned.
Castle Avenue, 29 June.
Clontarf
Phoenix
Phoenix
Pembroke v Merrion. Match abandoned.
Sydney Parade, 29 June.
Pembroke
Merrion
Merrion
Balbriggan lost to Phoenix by 154 runs
Jack Harper Ground, 1 June.
Phoenix 260-9 (50 overs; Jack Lalor 149*, Adam Chester 38, Amish Sidhu 28; Sebastian de Oliveira 4-46, Sam Willemse 3-49)
Balbriggan 106 (22.1 overs; Jordan Hollard 34, Sam Willemse 26; Jack Lalor 6-27, Amish Sidhu 3-33)
Balbriggan 106 (22.1 overs; Jordan Hollard 34, Sam Willemse 26; Jack Lalor 6-27, Amish Sidhu 3-33)
Jack Lalor starred with bat and ball for Phoenix (CricketEurope)
It was the Jack Lalor show at Balbriggan as the Australian overseas player hit an unbeaten century and followed it up with six wickets to take Phoenix to a 154-run win. Phoenix were in early trouble at 15 for 4 and 53 for 5, but Lalor's imperious knock saw him make 149 not out from 140 balls (14 fours, 6 sixes). He shared stands of 83 for the 6th wicket with Amish Sidhu (28) and 82 for the 7th in just 38 balls with skipper Adam Chester - who hit an 18-ball 38 (3 fours, 3 sixes) to get the visitors to 260 for 9. The hosts' chase never got off the ground as they were bowled out for just 106 despite the best efforts of Jordan Hollard (34) and Sam Willemse (26) - Lalor getting 6/27 and Amish Sidhu 3/33.
Pembroke beat Clontarf by 132 runs
Sydney Parade, 1 June.
Pembroke 320-7 (50 overs; Tim Tector 100, Nick Stapleton 60, Jack Tector 58, Fiachra Tucker 27; Ethan Marshall 3-50)
Clontarf 188 (44 overs; Mitchell Thompson 49, David Delany 40, Henry Thompson 34; Byron McDonough 6-21, Nick Stapleton 2-33)
Clontarf 188 (44 overs; Mitchell Thompson 49, David Delany 40, Henry Thompson 34; Byron McDonough 6-21, Nick Stapleton 2-33)
A century for Tim Tector and a six wicket haul by Byron McDonough ensured a thumping 132-run win for Pembroke at Sydney Parade. Tector's run-a-ball hundred - his second in two days - included 6 fours and 3 sixes. He shared a third wicket stand of 132 with Nick Stapleton, who hit 5 boundaries in his 60. It was a good day for the Tectors as Jack made a fluent 58 from 42 deliveries, adding 76 with Fiachra Tucker (27). A total of 320 for 7 was certainly an imposing one but the Castle Avenue side initially made a promising start with Eoghan Delany adding 50 with top scorer Mitchell Thompson (49). However, despite runs also from David Delany (40) and Henry Thompson (34) they were bowled out for 188 - McDonough taking 6 for 21 and Nick Stapleton claiming 2 for 23.
Malahide lost to Leinster by 66 runs
The Village, 1 June.
Leinster 142 (36.4 overs; Saqib Bahadur 32, Joey Carroll 30; Kelvin Donnelly 4-31, Jeremy Martins 3-40)
Malahide 76 (20.1 overs; Jeremy Martins 23; Bilal Azhar 5-7, Mark Tonge 2-27)
Malahide 76 (20.1 overs; Jeremy Martins 23; Bilal Azhar 5-7, Mark Tonge 2-27)
Bilal Azhar took 5 wickets (CricketEurope)
Bilal Azhar's five wicket haul stunned Malahide as Leinster defended 142 to win comfortably by 66 runs. The Rathmines side would have been worried at the halfway stage but stormed back with an impressive bowling effort. Mark Tonge (2-27) took two top order wickets, while Luke Callanan took the crucial wicket of Jeremy Martins (23). Leinster's modest, but winning total owed much to Saqib Bahadur (32) and Joey Carroll (30), while Malahide's Kelvin Donnelly took 4 for 31, and Jeremy Martins 3 for 40.
Leinster lost to Pembroke by 42 runs
Rathmines, 25 May.
Pembroke 187 (42.3 overs; JJ Garth 46, Mark Berry 27*, Byron McDonough 23, Joe Prendergast 21; Tom Johnson 3-29, Jai Moondra 2-30, Luke Callanan 2-46)
Leinster 145 (37.1 overs; Monil Patel 45; Paul Lawson 7-35, Byron McDonough 2-32)
Leinster 145 (37.1 overs; Monil Patel 45; Paul Lawson 7-35, Byron McDonough 2-32)
An incredible spell of bowling from Pembroke spinner Paul Lawson helped his side to a 42-run win against Leinster at Rathmines. His superb figures of 7 for 35 saw the home side implode from 91 for 1 to 145 all out as they tried to chase down 187. JJ Garth top scored with 46 for Pembroke, while Mark Berry (27*) and Byron McDonough (23*) helped the tail wag as 58 runs were added by the last two wickets - that was to provide decisive in the final analysis.
Balbriggan beat Clontarf by 2 wickets
Jack Harper Ground, 25 May.
Clontarf 226-8 (50 overs; Eoghan Delany 123*, Paul Ryan 39*, Reuben Wilson 26; Dylan Lues 3-27, Sebastian de Oliveira 2-38, Sam Willemse 2-52)
Balbriggan 230-8 (45.5 overs; Ghanim Dara 77, Sebastian de Oliveira 29, Chris de Freitas 28, Dylan Lues 25*; Ethan Marshall 2-30, Paul Ryan 2-34, David Delany 2-46, Cillian McDonnell 2-47)
Balbriggan 230-8 (45.5 overs; Ghanim Dara 77, Sebastian de Oliveira 29, Chris de Freitas 28, Dylan Lues 25*; Ethan Marshall 2-30, Paul Ryan 2-34, David Delany 2-46, Cillian McDonnell 2-47)
Clontarf staged a remarkable batting comeback as they recovered from 69 for 7 to post 226 for 8 at Balbriggan but it wasn't enough to get the points. Skipper Eoghan Delany hit a brilliant 123 not out from 137 balls (14 fours, 3 sixes), sharing an unbroken 9th wicket stand of 103 in 14 overs with Paul Ryan (39). The chase was a tense one with the top seven all getting to double figures - Ghanim Dhara's 77 the crucial element in the two wickets win.
Malahide lost to Merrion by 7 wickets
The Village, 25 May.
Malahide 223 (48.3 overs; Cormac Mcloughlin-Gavin 72, Adam Doyle 71; Sam Harbinson 3-28, Melvin Devaraj 3-32, Tom Stanton 2-37, Mikey O'Reilly 2-59)
Merrion 224-3 (37 overs; Adam Rosslee 90, Swapnil Modgill 69*, Sam Harbinson 44*)
Merrion 224-3 (37 overs; Adam Rosslee 90, Swapnil Modgill 69*, Sam Harbinson 44*)
Merrion made light work of a 224 chase to win by seven wickets at Malahide. Cormac McLoughlin-Gavin (72) and Adam Doyle (71) shared a second wicket stand of 99 but from 157 for 1 the villagers didn't kick on, dismissed for 223. There were three wickets each for Sam Harbinson and Melvin Devaraj, while Tom Stanton and Mikey O'Reilly both claimed a brace. Adam Rosslee crunched 14 boundaries in a top score of 90 as he and Swapnil Modgill added 139 in 23 overs for the second wicket to set up the win - skipper Harbinson applying the coup de grace with a fine unbeaten 44, while Modgill ended 69 not out.
Phoenix beat Malahide by four wickets
Phoenix Park, 4 May.
Malahide 175 (44.4 overs; Adam Doyle 59, Mohit Sane 21; Ben White 4-35, Jack Lalor 2-20)
Phoenix 177/6 (34.4 overs; Jack Lalor 61, Johit Munjal 41: Andrew Sheridan 2-25)
Phoenix 177/6 (34.4 overs; Jack Lalor 61, Johit Munjal 41: Andrew Sheridan 2-25)
Ben White took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Four wickets for Ben White and a half century for Jack Lalor were the highlights of a four-wicket win for Phoenix at home to Malahide. Ireland leg-spinner White took 4 for 35 as the Village side were dismissed for 175, with Ireland youth international Adam Doyle making 59 and Mohit Sane 21. Jack Lalor claimed 2 for 20 and carried that good form into his batting as he top-scored with 61 from 65 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes). His second wicket stand of 66 in 12 overs with Johit Munjal (41) broke the back of the chase. Two wickets for James Newland saw the home side wobble as they lost three wickets for just 8 runs with 17 still needed, but skipper Adam Chester soothed their worried brows to get his team over the line without any further dramas.
Merrion beat Balbriggan by 174 runs
Anglesea Road, 4 May.
Merrion 313/8 (50 overs; Stephen Doheny 104, Swapnil Modgill 51, John Anderson 50, Michael Lewis 21; Dylan Lues 3-65, Sebastian De Oliveria 2-47)
Balbriggan 139 (30 overs; Cameron Rowe 57, Greg Ford 32; Daniel Forkin 3-8, Sam Harbinson 3-24, Max Sorensen 2-26, Mikey O'Reilly 2-35)
Balbriggan 139 (30 overs; Cameron Rowe 57, Greg Ford 32; Daniel Forkin 3-8, Sam Harbinson 3-24, Max Sorensen 2-26, Mikey O'Reilly 2-35)
Centurion Stephen Doheny (CricketEurope)
Merrion flexed their muscles with an emphatic 174-run win over Balbriggan at Anglesea Road. The win was set up by a century from Irish international Stephen Doheny, who top-scored with 104 from 126 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes) sharing stands of 138 with Swapnil Modgil (51) and 91 in 9 overs with John Anderson - whose 50 came in just 36 deliveries (3 fours, 2 sixes). Michael Lewis chipped in with 21 in a total of 313 for 8. Last week's hero Dylan Lues found the going tougher, talking 3 for 65, while there were two for opening bowler Sebastian De Oliveria. Max Sorensen struck early blows, and while there was some resistance in a fourth wicket stand of 65 between Cameron Rowe (57) and skipper Greg Ford (32), once it was broken, the result was never in doubt. Sam Harbinson and Daniel Forkin took three scalps apiece, while there were two each for Mikey O'Reilly and Sorensen in the one-sided contest.
Clontarf beat Leinster by 8 wickets
Castle Avenue, 4 May.
Leinster 112 (36.1 overs; Joey Carroll 39; Reuben Wilson 4-22, Cillian McDonnell 3-28)
Clontarf 113/2 (23.4 overs; Mitchell Thompson 46*, John McNally 43*)
Clontarf 113/2 (23.4 overs; Mitchell Thompson 46*, John McNally 43*)
Reuben Wilson took four wickets as Clontarf beat Leinster by 8 wickets (CricketEurope)
Four wickets for Reuben Wilson and an unbroken stand of 99 between Mitchell Thompson and John McNally propelled Clontarf to an emphatic 8-wicket win at home to Leinster. The tone was set when from the first ball of the game, Wilson dismissed last week's centurion Matthew Vercoe-Curtis. Joey Carroll battled bravely for his 39 but with Wilson (4-22) and Cillian McDonnell (3-28) rampant, a total of 112 was always going to be light. Openers David Vincent and Eoghan Delany fell early, but Thompson hit 7 boundaries in his 46 not out, while McNally's unbeaten 43 included six fours. A real statement of intent by Clontarf who on this form will be among the title challengers.
Merrion lost to Leinster by 16 runs
Anglesea Road, 27 April.
Leinster 301-6 (50 overs; Matthew Vercoe-Curtis 105; Monil Patel 73, Gareth Delaney 39, Saqib Bahadur 31*; Swapnil Modgill 3-64, Mikey O'Reilly 2-48)
Merrion 285 (49.3 overs; Swapnil Modgill 84, Mick Lewis 75, Peter Francis 33; Joey Carroll 4-45, Bilal Azhar 3-40, Luke Callanan 2-59)
Merrion 285 (49.3 overs; Swapnil Modgill 84, Mick Lewis 75, Peter Francis 33; Joey Carroll 4-45, Bilal Azhar 3-40, Luke Callanan 2-59)
Matthew Vercoe-Curtis made 105 (Rodney Smythe)
Matthew Vercoe-Curtis enjoyed a productive debut as he made a century to help Leinster win the game of the day as they beat Merrion by 16 runs at Anglesea Road. He top-scored with 105 (9 fours, 6 sixes), sharing a second wicket stand of 191 in 29 overs with Monil Patil, whose 73 included 8 fours and 2 sixes. There were breezy cameos too for Gareth Delany (39) and Saqib Bahadur (31*) in a final total of 301 for 6 - three wickets for Swapnil Modgill and two for Mikey O'Reilly on debut. The chase was an entertaining one as the hosts threatened to overhaul their tough target. They looked on course after an opening stand of 155 in 23 overs between Modgill (84) and Mick Lewis (75), but Leinster held their nerve and kept getting wickets as the required rate climbed. Joey Carroll (4-45), skipper Bilal Azhar (3-40), and Luke Callanan (2-59) doing the damage.
Malahide lost to Balbriggan by 9 wickets
The Village, 27 April.
Malahide 161 (46.3 overs; Adam Doyle 50; Dylan Lues 6-16, S Willemse 2-25)
Balbriggan 165-1 (33.4 overs; Cameron Rowe 103*, Chris de Freitas 26*)
Balbriggan 165-1 (33.4 overs; Cameron Rowe 103*, Chris de Freitas 26*)
Cameron Rowe (Ballbriggan )
Balbriggan powered to a 9-wickets win at Malahide with Cameron Rowe the hero with a century. Chasing a modest 162, Rowe hit 17 boundaries in his unbeaten 103 from 105 balls, sharing stands of 75 for the first wicket with Ghanim Dhara (23) and an unbroken 90 in 13 overs for the second with Chris DeFreitas (26*). Malahide's 161 saw teenager Adam Doyle make a solid 50 opening, with their total boosted by 46 extras. Dylan Lues was the bowling star, claiming six wickets for just 16, while Sam Willemse picked up a brace as the 2022 champions showed their intent with a statement win.
Phoenix lost to Pembroke by 189 runs
Phoenix Park, 27 April.
Pembroke 320-9 (50 overs; Lorcan Tucker 139*, Harry Tector 74, Gavin Hoey 25; Tyrone Kane 3-55, George Dockrell 3-72, Ben White 2-65)
Phoenix 131 (32.3 overs; George Dockrell 52; Gavin Hoey 3-29, Fiachra Tucker 2-7, Barry McCarthy 2-26, Harry Tector 2-30)
Phoenix 131 (32.3 overs; George Dockrell 52; Gavin Hoey 3-29, Fiachra Tucker 2-7, Barry McCarthy 2-26, Harry Tector 2-30)
Pembroke players (Pembroke CC)
Irish internationals Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector powered Pembroke to a whopping 189-run win at Phoenix. The pair shared a third wicket stand of 112 with Harry's 74 coming from 68 balls including 8 fours and 2 sixes. It was Tucker though who provided the match defining innings, hitting 10 fours and 7 sixes in his unbeaten 139 from 121 balls. Gavin Hoey hit three sixes in a whirlwind 25 as his side racked up 320 for 9. Phoenix's trio of Irish internationals shared the wickets with three for Tyrone Kane and George Dockrell, while Ben White took two. Dockrell's 52 was the best of a chase that never materialised - all out for 131. Gavin Hoey picked up 3-29, while there were two apiece for Fiachra Tucker, Barry McCarthy and Harry Tector in the statement win.
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