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PWTNRLPts NRR
Bangor2200084.11
Carrickfergus2200083.23
Saintfield1100041.48
Lurgan1100040.73
Cregagh210014-0.13
Cooke Collegians210014-2.01
Armagh200020-0.48
Derriaghy100010-2.16
Donacloney Mill100010-2.22
Templepatrick200020-3.06

NCU Section 1
Bangor v Armagh - abandoned.
Upritchard Park, 17 May.
Armagh 196-9 (40 overs; M Steenson 81, L Liebenberg 49, B Mackey 23; A Farrell 4-28, C Pyper 2-30)
Bangor 1-1 (0.4 overs) (Rain interrupted - Bangor target 180 off 33 overs)
Armagh’s hopes of a first NCU Section One win of the season were washed away by heavy rain after their clash with Bangor was abandoned with the hosts just four balls into the chase. Asked to bat first, Armagh recovered impressively from a shaky 35 for 4 to post a competitive 196 for 9 from their 40 overs. Matthew Steenson anchored the rescue effort superbly, striking 81 from 94 balls with nine fours and two sixes in a composed innings under pressure. He shared a crucial fifth-wicket stand of 81 with overseas professional Luan Liebenberg, who counter-attacked with 49 from 52 deliveries, including seven boundaries. Steenson then added another valuable partnership with Ben Mackey, whose 23 helped push the total towards 200. Bangor’s new-ball pair Angus Farrell and Chris Pyper were the pick of the bowlers, Farrell claiming 4 for 28 while Pyper returned 2 for 30. Liebenberg struck immediately in reply, dismissing Seb Yeates in the opening over, but persistent rain soon ended play in frustrating fashion for both sides.
NCU Women's Premier League
Waringstown lost to Holywood by 62 runs.
The Lawn, 17 May.
Holywood 174-1 (20 overs; Madison Landsman 115, Christina Soulsby 37, Erin Bind 13*)
Waringstown 112-9 (20 overs; Naomi Matthews 25, Penny Speer 23, Sophie Hinds 20; M Landsman 3-18, Erin Bond 2-17)
Madison Landsman and Lara Maritz (CricketEurope)
Holywood produced a statement performance as they swept aside defending champions Waringstown Women by 62 runs after a dominant all-round display inspired by skipper Madison Landsman. Holywood piled up an imposing 174-1 from their 20 overs, with Landsman in devastating form. The captain hammered an unbeaten 115 from just 61 balls, peppering the boundary with 11 fours and three sixes in a superb innings that took the game away from the hosts. She shared a commanding 113-run stand with Christina Soulsby, who contributed a composed 37, before adding a further 61 in the final four overs alongside Erin Bond, who finished unbeaten on 13. The only breakthrough for Waringstown came when Lucia Derby claimed the sole wicket of the innings. Facing a daunting chase, Waringstown were always struggling to keep pace with the required rate and eventually closed on 112-9. Captain Naomi Matthews top-scored with 25, while Penny Speer made 23 and Sophie Hinds added 20. Landsman capped a memorable outing by taking 3-18, with Bond claiming 2-17 as Holywood cruised to an impressive victory that outlines their title credentials.
NCU Women's Premier League
Muckamore beat Instonians by 11 runs
Moylena, 17 May.
Muckamore 141-6 (20 overs; Beth McCrea 31, Rebekah Mairs 23*; Sanvi Vinothkumar 3-40)
Instonians 130-4 (20 overs; Anna Ellerby 47*, Matilda McCartney 36)
Muckamore edged a tense contest at Moylena by 11 runs as Instonians were left to rue a costly number of extras in a closely-fought encounter. Batting first, Muckamore posted 141-6 from their 20 overs, with Beth McCrea leading the way with 31, striking four boundaries in a lively innings at the top of the order. Rebekah Mairs then provided an important late flourish, finishing unbeaten on 23 from just 16 balls, including three fours. However, the defining contribution to the innings came from Instonians’ indiscipline with the ball. Muckamore were gifted 46 extras, including a remarkable 36 wides, and those additional runs ultimately proved decisive. Sanvi Vinothkumar was the pick of the bowlers claiming 3-40. Instonians battled hard in reply and looked in contention for much of the chase thanks to an excellent third-wicket partnership of 66 between Anna Ellerby and Matilda McCartney. Ellerby anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 from 45 balls, while McCartney made an aggressive 36 from 25 deliveries, hitting five boundaries. Despite their efforts, Instonians closed on 130-4, just short of their target.
NCU Women's Premier League
CSNI lost to Lisburn by 27 runs
Stormont, 17 May.
Lisburn 131-7 (20 overs; Talia Hurley 80; Vanessa Minford 2-14, Katie West 2-36)
CSNI 104-8 (20 overs; Jemma Gillan 29; Talia Hurley 2-13, Amelia Hughes 2-17, Lucy Andrews 2-19)
Talia Hurley was the match winner for Lisburn (Lisburn CC)
An outstanding all-round display from overseas player Talia Hurley guided Lisburn to a convincing 27-run victory over CSNI in the Women's Premiership. Hurley dominated the Lisburn innings with a superb 80 from 60 balls, striking 14 boundaries in a commanding knock that formed the backbone of her side’s total of 131-7 from 20 overs. While wickets fell regularly around her, the New Zealander kept the scoreboard moving throughout with a mixture of timing and aggression. CSNI fought back well with the ball, led by Vanessa Minford and Katie West, who both claimed two wickets. Minford’s accurate spell earned figures of 2-14, while West picked up 2-36. In reply, CSNI never quite managed to build the momentum required in the chase. Captain Jemma Gillan top-scored with a steady 29, but regular wickets left the home side struggling to keep pace with the asking rate. Hurley then capped a memorable performance by taking 2-13 to help derail the chase, while Lucy Andrews and Amelia Hughes also collected two wickets apiece as CSNI closed on 104-8.
Lurgan v Donacloney Mill - abandoned.
Pollock Park, 16 May.
Lurgan 37-2 (8.3 overs)
Donacloney Mill (Delayed start - Match reduced to 42 overs)
Just 8.3 overs were possible at Pollock Park with hosts Lurgan on 37 for 2 when the plug was pulled. Openers Iqbal Khan (12) and Callum Grieve (7) the men dismissed by Donacloney Mills' Lewis Goodbam and Ryan Matthews respectively. They will now have to try again in a second attempt later in the season.
Derriaghy v Saintfield - abandoned.
Queensway, 16 May.
Saintfield 171-4 (29 overs; W Brand 100, A McCavera 32; B Kenny 2-12)
Derriaghy 0-0 (0 overs) (Delayed start - Match reduced to 40 overs, and further to 29. Derrriaghy target was 213 off 29 overs.)
Fresh from steering Saintfield to National Cup glory last week, Werner Brand produced another sparkling century before rain denied Derriaghy any chance of a chase at Queensway. With the game reduced first to 40 overs and then again to 29 following persistent interruptions, Saintfield made full use of the shortened format to post an imposing 171 for 4. Brand dominated the innings with a blistering 100 from just 73 deliveries, peppering the boundary with nine fours and six towering sixes in a commanding display of power hitting. The South African shared a crucial second-wicket partnership of 78 with skipper Andrew McGavera, who contributed a well-paced 32 to keep the scoreboard moving. Ben Kenny was the pick of the Derriaghy attack, returning tidy figures of 2 for 12 and eventually removing the dangerous Brand.
Bangor beat Cooke Collegians by 7 wickets.
Upritchard Park, 16 May.
Cooke Collegians 95 (34.3 overs; A Pandita 22; C Pyper 3-11, A Farrell 3-12, G Prince 2-30, B Harrison 2-35)
Bangor 99-3 (11.1 overs; B Harrison 37*, S McMillan 33, B Babu 2-30)
Bangor continued their impressive start to the NCU Section One campaign with a crushing seven-wicket victory over Cooke Collegians at Upritchard Park. The visitors were blown away early after collapsing to 17 for 5 against a disciplined Bangor attack. Chris Pyper and Angus Farrell ripped through the top order with three wickets apiece, while George Prince and Brodie Harrison chipped in with two each. There was some resistance from Ashish Pandita who made 22, while Reneesh Hassanar added 20. Bibin Babu showed plenty of patience in an innings of 19 from 79 balls, but Cooke were eventually dismissed for just 95 in 34.3 overs. With rain threatening, Bangor wasted little time in the chase. Sam McMillan blasted 33 from 21 deliveries before Harrison finished unbeaten on 37 from only 21 balls, striking four fours and three sixes as Bangor surged to 99 for 3 in just 11.1 overs to go top of the table at this early juncture of the campaign.
Carrickfergus beat Templepatrick by 9 wickets.
Middle Road, 16 May.
Templepatrick 81 (24.5 overs; R Greer 22; P Sharma 5-15, A Martin 3-40)
Carrickfergus 82-1 (13.2 overs; A Varape 38*, I Parkhill 21*, M Gilmour 20)
Prince Sharma took five wickets (Carrickfergus CC)
Carrickfergus made it two wins from two in NCU Section One with a crushing nine-wicket victory over Templepatrick at Middle Road. The visitors were blown away for just 81 in 24.5 overs in a one-sided contest dominated by the Carrick attack. Opener Richard Greer top-scored with 22 and was the only batter to reach double figures as wickets tumbled steadily. Prince Sharma was the chief destroyer, producing outstanding figures of 5 for 15, while experienced seamer Anthony Martin claimed 3 for 40. Richard Hood and skipper CJ van der Walt chipped in with a wicket each. Carrick raced to victory in only 13.2 overs. Michael Gilmour struck a lively 20 before falling to Curtley Deelman, but Iain Parkhill and the in-form Atish Varape shared an unbroken stand of 55. Varape finished unbeaten on 38 from 26 balls with seven boundaries as Carrick climbed to second in the table behind Bangor.
Cregagh beat Armagh by 8 runs (DLS).
Cregagh Memorial, 16 May.
Cregagh 191 (46.4 overs; S Nelson 31, M Shannon 29, C Boultwood 28, A Watt 23; A Wright 3-19, L Liebenberg 3-31, S Wilson 2-24)
Armagh 164 (35.1; overs; A Wright 57, L Liebenberg 23, A Watt 4-27, S Nelson 3-37, M Shannon 2-33) (Rain interrupted - Armagh target 173 off 37 overs.)
Cregagh edged a rain-affected thriller by eight runs on DLS against Armagh. Cregagh’s innings was built on a solid all-round batting effort with seven of the top eight reaching double figures in their total of 191. Stuart Nelson top-scored with 31, while Max Shannon made 29 and Chris Boultwood added 28. Alistair Watt also chipped in with 23. For Armagh, Aaron Wright and Luan Liebenberg both claimed three wickets, while Sam Wilson took two. Rain revised Armagh’s chase to 173 from 37 overs and Wright kept them in contention with an aggressive 57 featuring five boundaries. Liebenberg added 23, but Cregagh held their nerve as Watt starred with 4 for 27, supported by Nelson’s 3 for 37 and two wickets from Shannon, bowling Armagh out for 164 in 35.1 overs.
Armagh lost to Lurgan by 5 wickets.
The Mall, 4 May.
Armagh 244 (49.2 overs; S WIlson 97, H Doyle 46, M Steenson 26; D Nazari 4-44, L Doddrell 3-31, I Sinovich 2-37)
Lurgan 245-5 (43.4 overs; J Oliver 95, S Johnston 58, L Doddrell 33; H Lafeer 2-15, M Hoey 2-32)
Half centuries from Jaydee Oliver and Stephen Johnston led Lurgan to a five-wicket win over Armagh at The Mall. Chasing 244, Oliver made 95 and Johnston 58, while Liam Dodrell chipped in with 33 in an excellent chase. Earlier, Sam Wilson just missed out on a century, dismissed for 97, while Harry Doyle made 46. Darwish Nazari took four wickets, Dodrell three and new signing Ivan Sinovich two in a fine all-round bowling effort.
Cregagh lost to Cooke Collegians by 19 runs.
Cregagh Memorial, 4 May.
Cooke Collegians 261-7 (50 overs; V Srinivasan 83*, H Haider 55, S Mahatd 34*, B Babu 26; D Henry 3-51, P Davison 2-39)
Cregagh 242 (49.1 overs; A Beattie 51*, A Johnston 42, B Moore 29, C Cahoon 26, D Henry 22; A John 2-44, C Shekhar 2-52)
An unbeaten 83 from Vinoth Srinivasan set Cooke Collegians on their way
Cooke Collegians made a winning start on their return to the second tier with a 19 runs victory at Cregagh. After Haider Haider scored 55 of the first 101 runs, Vinoth Srinivasan took over and finished 83 not out in the visitors’ total of 261 for seven. Adam Beattie provided a late charge for Cregagh with a run-a-ball 53 but he was dismissed 30 runs short of victory
Carrickfergus beat Derriaghy by 6 wickets.
Middle Road, 4 May.
Derriaghy 171 (46.1 overs; R Bailey 40, D Scott 27; A Varape 3-20, M Armstrong 3-27)
Carrickfergus 172-4 (30.5 overs; A Varape 95*, J Parkhill 25; C Lewis 2-21)
Atish Varape was in the runs again. (Carrickfergus CC)
Atish Varape hit 95 not out as Carrickfergus eased to a six wickets victory in their opening Section One game after refusing promotion to the Premier League. Set 172 for victory, they reached their target in the 31st over. Derriaghy, after deciding to bat first, were bowled out at the start of the 47th over with no one able to stay with Ross Bailey who finished 40 not out from 114 balls! Varape hurried the innings to a conclusion with the last three wickets.
Donacloney Mill lost to Bangor by 7 wickets.
Factory Ground, 4 May.
Donacloney Mill 238 (47.5 overs; L Aitken 66, L Goodbarn 46, R Matthews 36, N Kilpatrick 30; G Prince 3-43, I Butler 2-29, B Harrison 2-38, C Pyper 2-52)
Bangor 242-3 (32 overs; S McMillan 109*, A Kirkpatrick 51*, S Yeates 25, I Butler 21; M Lyttle 2-45)
Bangor centurion Sam McMillan
A undefeated century by Sam McMillan led Bangor to a comfortable seven wickets victory at The Factory Ground. The opener hit 15 fours and three sixes in his 109 not out and 51 by Andy Kirkpatrick in an unbroken stand of 97 saw them home with more than 15 overs to spare. Lachy Aiken top scored in the home side’s 238 with a quickfire 66 (10 fours, two sixes)
Templepatrick lost to Saintfield by 6 wickets.
The Cloghan, 4 May.
Templepatrick 244 (49.5 overs; M Thompson 60, C Deelman 56, J Smyth 51; B Krishali 3-52, G Harrison 2-12, A Sofley 2-44)
Saintfield 246-4 (38.4 overs; W Brand 157*, TJ McCavera 44; C Deelman 3-53)
TJ McCavera and Werner Brand added 182 for the fourth wicket
Saintfield were the first winners of the season in Section One, when they passed their hosts total of 244 in the 39th over with six wickets to spare. Mark Thompson, Curtley Deelman and Richard Greer all hit half-centuries for last year’s Section Two champions – Greer and Deelman putting on 108 for the third wicket. But Werner Brand’s 157 not out made light of that total, the South African professional hitting 20 fours and three sixes in his 118 balls innings and dominating a fourth wicket stand of 182 with TJ McCavera.
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