Stephen Doheny sent the Ireland selectors a reminder of his abilities with a stunning 129 as Munster Reds made it back-to-back wins with a six wicket victory over Northern Knights at Stormont. His 111-ball knock included 15 fours and 4 sixes, sharing a match defining third wicket stand of 136 in 20 overs with Suliman Safi (68) as they secured the bonus point for chasing down their 275 target in 40 overs. Earlier, Cade Carmichael celebrated his Irish call-up by top-scoring with 65 (12 fours) for the Knights, with James McCollum (58) and skipper Neil Rock (50) also scoring half centuries. From 155 for 2 in the 29th over, the Knights needed less haste, more speed on a ground where over 300 is par.

Chris De Freitas carried his bat as Leinster Lightning produced another salvage operation to make it three wins from three and on course to retain the IP 50 Cup. Lisburn seamer Ryan Macbeth's four wickets included a trio of Irish internationals, but De Freitas stood firm as the hosts slowly gained the upper hand. His unbeaten 143 - the second highest individual score in the competition's history - included 19 fours and 4 sixes, with the Balbriggan left-hander sharing stands of 74 for the sixth wicket with Gavin Hoey, and 85 for the 7th with Barry McCarthy, whose rapid 37 included three sixes. The Warriors chase was always behind the required run rate despite Andrew Balbirnie's third score over 50 in the past week. Skipper Andy McBrine was last man out for a top score of 64 (5 fours, 3 sixes) but his side finished 44 runs adrift. The 50 overs format takes a break now until August, with the T20's getting underway in Cork next month.

George Dockrell yet again proved he's very much the man for a crisis as the Phoenix all-rounder rescued the defending champions from a precarious 12 for 4 and 52 for 5 chasing 205 to beat the Northern Knights at Oak Hill. Dockrell shared stands of 82 for the sixth wicket and an unbroken 76 for the seventh with the Pembroke duo of Gavin Hoey (40) and Barry McCarthy (34*). Dockrell reached his century with a maximum over deep midwicket to bring the contest to a fitting end. The Knights will reflect on twice throwing away strong positions - firstly when Cade Carmichael's 107 from 101 balls (14 fours, 1 six) helped them at one stage to 145 for 3 before the wheels came off. Then, when Tom Mayes early blitz had Lightning on the ropes at 12 for 4 with last week's two centurions - Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker - back in the hutch. Dockrell though loves a battle and once again showcased just why he has been the outstanding cricketer of the interpros over the past decade.

Andrew Balbirnie's century was in a losing cause as Munster chased down the Warriors 245 to win with three wickets and two overs to spare. Batting first the Warriors opening pair of Balbirnie and Sam Topping (30) couldn't get going as their stand of 79 ate up more than half of the overs. Balbirnie did pick up the pace as the innings went on, making 101 from 135 balls (10 fours). Andy McBrine made 27, but it took a late surge from Cameron Melly (31*) and Jared Wilson (28*)- who added an unbroken 58 for the seventh wicket from just 20 balls. Munster lost wickets at regular intervals, but a match defining stand of 89 between skipper Gareth Delany and Railway Union's former Ireland U19 captain Philippe Le Roux (74*) ensured Munster got their first win of the competition in a tight finish at The Mardyke.

Lorcan Tucker marked his Leinster captaincy debut with a century and a win, as he and fellow international Harry Tector (120) shared a partnership of 212 to help Lightning to 328 for 8 - the fourth highest partnership and the fourth highest total in the competition. Tim Tector (30) and George Dockrell (27) also chipped in. Josh Manley took four wickets, while there were two for Byron McDonough. Munster gave it a go with half centuries for Suliman Safi and Stephen Doheny. Philippe Le Roux hit a defiant 87 from just 68 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes) and probably deserved a century before running out of partners. They finished on 280, 48 runs adrift.

The Northern Knights survived a mid-innings wobble to chase down the Warriors 283 to win by four wickets at Stormont. An opening stand of 128 between Cade Carmichael and James McCollum laid the platform, but four wickets for Scott Macbeth had the game in the balance at 222 for 6. Tom Mayes (40*) thumped three sixes in an over to hasten the Knights home, sharing an unbroken 7th wicket stand of 64 with Jordan Neill (32*). Earlier, debutants Sam Topping (120) and Andrew Balbirnie (91) shared an opening stand of 217 - the third highest in the 50 overs competition's 12-year history - before both fell in quick succession to Matthew Foster. Tom Mayes picked up three wickets late on, while there were entertaining 20's from Jake Egan and Jared Wilson.