Waringstown wasted no time in winning their first post-split game, needing barely 18 overs to pass North Down’s 156 at Comber. Daniel van der Merwe thumped 87 from just 36 balls with 12 fours and four sixes and although he was third out with the scores tied, Tom Mayes hit the winning boundary next ball. Van der Merwe put on 121 for the second wicket with Sam Topping who was out for 50. Ross Allen was Waringstown’s most successful bowler with four wickets, including top scorer Tyron Koen for 35. Craig Young made his return for North Down, bowling six wicketless overs for 32.