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NWCU Premiership T20, Group B
Newbuildings beat St Johnston by 7 wickets.
Foyleview Arena, 18 May.
St Johnston 113-9 (20 overs; Mark Pollock 42, David Lapsley 28; Ross Hunter 3023, Peat Salmon 2-9, Jared Wilson 2-11)
Newbuildings 117-3 (10.5 overs; Mark Hanna 51, Jared Wilson 27*, Jason Dunn 20; Mark Pollock 3-29)
Father and son, Gareth and Blake McKeegan (Jared Wilson)
Newbuildings cruised to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over St Johnston in their North West T20 clash, romping home with more than nine overs to spare. St Johnston never recovered from a sluggish middle order collapse after opener Mark Pollock produced a fluent 42 from 34 balls, striking four fours and three sixes. David Lapsley’s 28 was the only other meaningful contribution as the innings closed on 113 for 9. The Newbuildings attack shared the wickets around impressively. Skipper Ross Hunter led the way with 3 for 23, while Jamaican professional Peat Salmon and Jared Wilson both picked up two wickets apiece. The chase was virtually settled inside the powerplay as Mark Hanna blasted 51 from only 26 balls, hammering nine fours and two sixes. He shared an opening stand of 75 with Jason Dunn, whose brisk 20 included two maximums. Pollock claimed three late wickets, but Wilson quickly finished matters in style, launching three sixes in an unbeaten 27.
NWCU Premiership T20, Group A
Bready beat Donemana by 4 wickets.
Magheramason, 18 May.
Donemana 139-6 (20 overs; Ray Curry 42, Levi Dougherty 28, Awais Zafar 27; Charlie Downey 3-21)
Bready 140-6 (17.5 overs; Josh van Heerden 52, Charlie Downey 40)
Bready inflicted more pain on Donemana with a four-wicket victory in their Tyrone derby clash. Donemana posted 139 for 6 from their 20 overs, but never fully managed to break free against a disciplined Bready attack. Awais Zafar gave the innings early momentum with 27 before Ray Curry top-scored with 42 from 39 balls, striking five boundaries. Curry and Levi Dougherty, who made 28, shared a stand of 66 to steady the innings, although regular wickets prevented the home side from building a truly imposing total. Charlie Downey was the standout bowler, showing excellent form since switching from Newbuildings with impressive figures of 3 for 21. Bready’s chase wobbled at 56 for 4, leaving the game finely poised, but Josh van Heerden swung the momentum decisively with a blistering 52 from just 29 balls that included four fours and three sixes. Downey then completed an outstanding all-round display, making 40 from 33 deliveries with two fours and two sixes to move Bready to the brink of victory before Adam Warnock and Nathan McCombe calmly finished the job with more than two overs remaining.
NWCU Premiership T20, Group A
Fox Lodge lost to Coleraine by 5 wickets
Ballymagorry, 18 May.
Fox Lodge 164-8 (20 overs; Dean McCarter 66*, Ali Doherty 39; Matty Smyth 3-19, Jacob Logan-Wilson 2-23)
Coleraine 165-5 (18.5 overs; Louren Steenkamp 51, David Cooke 35*, Matthew Hutchinson 22*, Varun Chopra 22; Swarnim Jha 2-29)
Coleraine chased superbly to claim a five-wicket victory over Fox Lodge in an entertaining clash. Fox Lodge posted a competitive 164 for 8 thanks largely to an excellent opening stand of 69 between Ali Doherty and Dean McCarter. Doherty raced to a boundary-filled 39 from just 27 balls, striking seven fours and a six, while McCarter anchored the innings superbly with an unbeaten 66 from 47 deliveries that included four fours and three maximums. Coleraine’s bowlers fought back well after the aggressive start, with Matty Smyth impressing again as he claimed 3 for 19 using his variations cleverly. New signing Jacob Logan-Wilson also continued his encouraging start since arriving from The Nedd, taking 2 for 23. The visitors kept pace with the asking rate throughout their reply. Louren Steenkamp blasted 51 from 33 balls and shared an opening stand of 56 with Patrick Carson before both fell to Swarnim Jha. Varun Chopra added 22, but the game still hung in the balance with 38 required from 23 balls. David Cooke then struck an unbeaten 35 from 20 balls, while Matthew Hutchinson’s explosive 22 from 11 deliveries guided Coleraine home with seven balls remaining - the pair clearing the ropes five times in the closing stages.
NWCU Premiership T20, Group B
Brigade beat Strabane by 19 runs (DLS).
Beechgrove, 18 May.
Strabane 118-7 (20 overs; Ryan Gallagher 33, Mark McNulty 20*; Jamie Millar 3-22, David Barr 2-22)
Brigade 41-0 (5 overs; Gavin Roulston 21*, Scott Macbeth 20*)
Brigade collected the points in a rain-affected T20 clash after moving comfortably ahead of the DLS target against Strabane. The Tyrone side never really managed to gain momentum after being asked to bat and closed on 118 for 7 from their 20 overs. Ryan Gallagher top-scored with a run-a-ball 33 that included five boundaries, while Mark McNulty provided late resistance with an unbeaten 20. Brigade’s bowlers kept a tight grip throughout, with Jamie Millar particularly impressive as he cleverly mixed slower balls and cutters to claim 3 for 22. David Barr also struck key blows, removing both Aaron Gillespie and professional Muhammad Mohsin on his way to figures of 2 for 22. Brigade’s reply had started perfectly before the rain arrived. Gavin Roulston blasted an unbeaten 21, while Scott Macbeth matched him with 20 not out, both hitting two fours and a six as Brigade raced to 41 without loss in five overs — 19 runs ahead on DLS when play was abandoned.
NWCU Championship T20
Killyclooney v Glendermott. Match abandoned.
Killyclooney, 18 May.
Killyclooney 68-5 (10 overs; Keenan Viera 24, Alan Nicholl 20; JJ O'Brien 3-11, Lewis Pearson 2-28)
Glendermott
There was no repeat of the previous day’s drama as rain brought the North West Championship T20 clash between Killyclooney and Glendermott to a premature end after just 10 overs at Killyclooney. Meeting again less than 24 hours after Killyclooney’s Championship victory, the home side made a lively start and reached 68 for 5 before the weather closed in. Opener Alan Nicholl and overseas professional Keenan Viera looked in excellent touch as they guided Killyclooney to 63 for 2, taking advantage of the shortened format with positive strokeplay. Nicholl struck 20 at the top of the order, while Viera led the way with an entertaining 24 from 22 balls that included two fours and two sixes. However, Glendermott hit back strongly in the latter stages of the innings. JJ O’Brien sparked a mini-collapse with impressive figures of 3 for 11, while Lewis Pearson claimed 2 for 28 as wickets tumbled in a late flurry before the rain arrived to end proceedings early, with neither side getting any points from the wash-out.
NWCU Championship T20
Eglinton beat Letterkenny by 8 wickets
Eglinton, 18 May.
Letterkenny 149-4 (20 overs; Muhammad Khalid 53*, Varun Tiwari 34, Ateeq ur Rehman 23*, Pranav Chavan 20; Tom Spratt 2-16)
Eglinton 154-2 (13.3 overs; A Millar 75, Dunith Jayathunga 67*; Raghuveer Velagapudi 2-33)
Less than 24 hours after their previous encounter, Eglinton again proved too strong for Letterkenny with a blistering eight-wicket win. Letterkenny posted a competitive 149 for 4 after being asked to bat, despite teenager Tom Spratt making early inroads with two quick wickets to remove both openers. Varun Tiwari steadied the innings with a run-a-ball 34 before sharing a third-wicket stand of 73 with Muhammad Khalid, who top-scored with an unbeaten 53 from 33 balls, including six fours and a six. Ateeq ur Rehman then provided late fireworks, smashing three sixes in an unbeaten 23 from only 11 deliveries. Eglinton’s reply briefly stumbled when skipper Andy Lucas fell cheaply, but Andy Millar and overseas professional Dunith Jayathunga took complete control. Millar blasted 75 from 44 balls, while Jayathunga hammered an unbeaten 67 from 35 deliveries as the pair shared a match-winning stand of 120 in a rapid chase completed inside 14 overs.
NWCU Championship T20
Bonds Glen beat Ardmore by 39 runs (DLS).
Bonds Glen, 18 May.
Bonds Glen 157-4 (13.2 overs; Dharm Singh 67, Dane Rossouw 57; Matt Cuffe 2-27)
Ardmore 41-5 (5 overs; D Singh 2-6) (Target 81 in 5 overs.)
Bonds Glen powered to an emphatic victory over near neighbours Ardmore in a rain-affected clash. The home side were in destructive form from the outset, racing to 157 for 4 from only 13.2 overs before the weather intervened. Former Ardmore player Dharm Singh and South African overseas professional Dane Rossouw tore into the bowling with an explosive opening stand of 105. Rossouw hammered a superb 57 from just 23 balls, clearing the ropes five times and striking five fours, while Singh top-scored with 67 from 34 deliveries, including nine fours and four sixes. Young South African leg-spinner Matt Cuffe briefly checked the scoring with 2 for 27, while Vivek Dwivedi and Mujeeb also claimed wickets. Rain left Ardmore chasing a revised target of 81 from five overs, but the contest was effectively over after Dharm Singh struck twice in the opening over. Ardmore slumped to 41 for 5 as Bonds Glen sealed a dominant win.
NWCU Championship T20
Ballyspallen beat Burndennett by walkover.
Ballyspallen, 18 May.
Ballyspallen
Burndennett
Burndennett's travelling T20 troubles seem to be surfacing this year again with the Tyrone side unable to field a side to go to Ballyspallen, who collect maximum points from the fixture.
NW Premiership
Strabane beat Donemana by 34 runs (DLS)
Strabane Park, 17 May.
Strabane 137 (42 overs; Allen Patterson 31*, Muhammad Mohsin 24; Luke Marrillier 5-29, Awais Zafar 2-22)
Donemana 101 (34.3 overs; Awais Zafar 23; Vadivel Moorthy 5-32, Muhammad Mohsin 4-14) (Target 136 in 47 overs)
Vadivel Moorthy took five wickets (Strabane CC)
Strabane produced the shock result of the season as they stunned fancied Donemana by 34 runs in a dramatic DLS success that sent the Red Caps soaring to the top of the table alongside fellow Tyrone side Fox Lodge. The hosts were dismissed for just 137 in 42 overs, but the total proved more than enough on a difficult surface. Young Zimbabwean leg-spinner Luke Marrillier was the chief destroyer for Donemana, ripping through the innings with outstanding figures of 5-29. Despite regular wickets, Strabane dug in through Allen Patterson, whose resilient unbeaten 31 anchored the innings, while overseas professional Muhammad Mohsin contributed 24 valuable runs in the middle order. Awais Zafar chipped in with 2-22 to keep the pressure on the home side. Donemana would have expected to chase the modest target comfortably, but Strabane’s bowlers produced a sensational display full of discipline and intensity. The visitors never settled as wickets tumbled steadily throughout the reply. Vadivel Moorthy was the star with the ball, claiming a magnificent 5-32, while Mohsin completed a superb all-round performance by taking 4-14 to rip the heart out of the Donemana batting line-up. Only Zafar, with 23, offered meaningful resistance as Donemana were bowled out for 101 in 34.3 overs, sealing a famous Strabane victory.
NW Premiership
Fox Lodge beat Coleraine by 7 wickets (DLS).
Ballymagorry, 17 May.
Coleraine 121 (30.5 overs; David Cooke 35, Patrick Carson 23, Jacob Logan-Wilson 22; Levi Kerr 5-41, Aaron Heywood 2-10, Swarnim Jha 2-30)
Fox Lodge 122-3 (18.4 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 54, Jason Milligan 37*) (Target 120 off 38 overs.)
Swarnim Jha and Levi Kerr (Fox Lodge CC)
Fox Lodge made it two wins from two with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Coleraine at Ballymagorry after Levi Kerr’s five-wicket haul set up the chase. Coleraine’s innings never recovered from the nightmare start of losing professional Louren Steenkamp first ball to teenager Swarnim Jha. The South African had struck an unbeaten century on Saturday, but cricket proved a great leveller as he departed for a golden duck. Experienced campaigner David Cooke battled hard for 35, while Patrick Carson added 23 and Jacob Logan-Wilson chipped in with 22, but Fox Lodge kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Kerr was the standout performer with superb figures of 5-41, while Aaron Heywood claimed 2-10 and Swarnim Jha picked up 2-30 as Coleraine were dismissed for 121 in 30.5 overs. Fox Lodge suffered a couple of early setbacks in reply with Ali Doherty and Charlie Simpson falling cheaply, but there was never any real alarm thanks to an excellent third-wicket stand of 75 between Gayan Maneeshan and Jason Milligan. Maneeshan dominated the scoring with a fluent 54 from just 42 balls, striking 10 fours and a six, while Milligan finished unbeaten on 37 with five fours and a maximum. Brian Allen added a run-a-ball 16 not out as Fox Lodge eased to 122-3 in 18.4 overs.
NW Premiership
St Johnston v Bready. Match abandoned.
The Boathole, 17 May.
St Johnston
Bready
No play was possible at The Boathole, and as this was the second opportunity, none of the sides get any points.
NW Championship
Eglinton beat Letterkenny by 87 runs (DLS)
Eglinton, 17 May.
Eglinton 192-3 (28 overs; Andy Millar 81, Andy Lucas 62, Robbie Millar 35*)
Letterkenny 149-7 (28 overs; R Machingal 28, R Velagapudi 25*, J Johny 24*, V Tiwari 24; Jack Martin 4-16, I Young 2-26) (Target 237 in 28 overs)
Andy Lucas and Andy Millar shared a century stand (Eglinton CC)
Eglinton secured their second maximum-point victory of the weekend to move to the top of the table after another weather-affected win, this time against Letterkenny. The home side were in control from the outset thanks to a blistering opening partnership between skipper Andy Lucas and Andy Millar. The pair added 106 in just 80 balls to take the game away from the visitors. Lucas led from the front with a fluent 62 from 49 deliveries, striking nine fours and a six, while Millar produced another superb knock, top-scoring with 81 from 69 balls that included 11 fours and a maximum. Even after the breakthrough, Eglinton maintained the momentum as Robbie Millar added an unbeaten 35 before heavy rain eventually halted proceedings with the hosts on 192-3 after 28 overs. Credit goes to Letterkenny for braving difficult conditions that at one stage appeared likely to end the match altogether. Revised calculations left them chasing a daunting DLS target of 234 from their 28 overs. While that was always beyond reach, the visitors showed good determination to bat out their overs and close on 145-7. Jack Martin taking four wickets with Eglinton comfortably sealing another valuable victory that puts them in prime position for an immediate return to the top flight.
NW Championship
Glendermott lost to Killyclooney by 5 wickets (DLS).
The Rectory, 17 May.
Glendermott 67-2 (11 overs; Alan Lynch 36*, Craig Averill 16* ; Jason Wallace 1-12, Tim Dougherty 1-23)
Killyclooney 83-5 (9.4 overs; Mark Gordon 22*, Alfie Moan 15*; Craig Averill 2-15) (Target 82 in 10 overs)
Killyclooney made it two wins from two with an impressive five-wicket victory over fancied Glendermott in another rain-affected contest. Glendermott were rocked early as former Killyclooney player Blayde Cappell fell cheaply against his old club, while Ben Mills also departed without making an impact. That left the home side struggling before Alan Lynch and Craig Averill repaired the innings with an unbroken stand of 57. Lynch anchored the effort with a composed 36 not out, while Averill added an unbeaten 16 as Glendermott innimgs was closed on 67-2. Jason Wallace claimed 1-12.. Set a revised target of 82 in 10 overs, Killyclooney looked in major trouble at 44-5 in the sixth over with two wickets for Craig Averill. However, Mark Gordon and teenager Alfie Moan produced a stunning turnaround. With 30 required from the final three overs, Gordon launched two huge sixes in his unbeaten 22, while Moan also cleared the ropes during an excellent 18 not out as Killyclooney sealed victory with two balls remaining.
NW Championship
Bonds Glen v Ballyspallen. Match abandoned.
Bonds Glen, 17 May.
Bonds Glen
Ballyspallen
Another day of waiting around with no play as the game between Bonds Glen and Ballyspallen was called off without a ball bowled.
NW Championship
Ardmore v Burndennett. Match abandoned.
The Bleachgreen, 17 May.
Ardmore
Burndennett
No play was possible at the Bleachgreen on a day when the rain was never far away.
NWCU Women
Group A: Bready v Coleraine. Match abandoned.
Magheramason, 17 May.
Bready
Coleraine
Another washout in the North West with no play possible.
Eglinton lost to Bonds Glen by 55 runs
Eglinton, 11 May.
Bonds Glen 141-3 (20 overs; Emily Young 53, Rihanna Young 27, Jessica Cooke 26*; Lucy Carmichael 2-32)
Eglinton 86 (18 overs; Megan McClintock 20; Sarah Haslett 3-1, Lucy Thompson 3-15, Poppy Miller 2-2)
Bonds Glen Women (Bonds Glen CC)
Eglinton suffered a 55-run defeat to Bonds Glen after the visitors posted an impressive 141-3 from their 20 overs thanks to a strong top-order display. Emily Young led the way with a fluent 53 from 52 balls (5 fours), sharing an opening stand of 75 with Rihanna Young who made 27., Jessica Cooke finished unbeaten on 26 to ensure Bonds Glen closed strongly in the final overs despite two wickets from Lucy Carmichael. Chasing 142 for victory, Eglinton never managed to build the partnerships required to keep pace with the target. Megan McClintock top-scored with 20, but wickets fell at regular intervals as Bonds Glen’s bowlers dominated from the outset. Sarah Haslett produced a devastating spell, taking 3-1, while Lucy Thompson also impressed with 3-15. Poppy Miller chipped in with 2-2 as Eglinton were bowled out for 86 in the 18th over, sealing a convincing win for the Bee Gees.
Fox Lodge beat St Johnston by 7 wickets.
Ballymagorry, 11 May.
St Johnston 117-4 (20 overs; S Porter 67*; E Moore 2-21)
Fox Lodge 120-3 (18.5 overs; K Bates 40*, E Allen 24*, E Moore 20)
Shannon Porter scored an unbeaten 67 (David Anthony)
Fox Lodge claimed an important victory over newly promoted St Johnston at Ballymagorry, chasing down their target with seven balls to spare. Batting first, St Johnston posted 117-4 from their 20 overs thanks almost entirely to an outstanding innings from Shannon Porter. Opening the batting, Porter carried her bat for an unbeaten 67 from 74 deliveries, striking 11 boundaries in a determined knock. However, she received little support from the rest of the batting line-up as Fox Lodge kept the scoring under control for long periods. Elle Moore was the standout bowler for the hosts, taking 2-21. Fox Lodge’s reply got off to a shaky start and they found themselves in trouble at 57-3 after star batter Mollie Devine went cheaply. With the game finely balanced, Kara Bates and Emma Allen produced a match-winning fourth-wicket partnership to guide their side home. Bates finished unbeaten on 40, while Allen contributed 24 not out in an unbroken stand of 63 that came in just ten overs. In a tight contest, St Johnston were ultimately hindered by conceding 32 extras with the ball, a factor that proved decisive in the final result.
Bready beat Coleraine by 129 runs.
Magheramason, 11 May.
Bready 174-3 (20 overs; L McGranaghan 59*, E Wasson 30, Mansi Bhavsar 23, A Dalzell 14*, Extras 47 inc 38 wides; Kia McCartney 2-29)
Coleraine 45 (13.1 overs; S Hamilton 4-10)
Skipper Lucy McGranaghan led the way for Bready with an unbeaten half century (Trevor Hamilton)
Defending champions Bready continued their dominant start to the Women’s Premiership season with an emphatic 129-run victory over Coleraine. Batting first, Bready piled up an imposing 174-3 from their 20 overs, with Lucy McGranaghan leading the charge with an unbeaten 59. McGranaghan shared an excellent opening partnership of 83 inside the first ten overs with Ella Wasson, who made a lively 30. Both players struck four boundaries apiece as they laid the perfect foundation for another commanding total. Mansi Bhavsar added 23 during the middle overs, while Alana Dalzell provided the late fireworks with an unbeaten 14. Irish international Dalzell also struck the only six of the innings as Bready accelerated towards the finish. Coleraine’s bowling attack struggled for control, conceding 47 extras, including 38 wides, which further boosted the champions’ total. Kia McCartney was the pick of the bowlers with 2-29. Any hopes of a successful chase quickly disappeared as Bready’s bowlers dominated from the outset. Coleraine were dismissed for just 45 in 13.1 overs, with Sophie Hamilton producing outstanding figures of 4-10. Having now won their opening two matches by huge margins, Bready have already underlined their credentials as title favourites once again.
Eglinton beat Fox Lodge by 1 wicket.
Eglinton, 4 May.
Fox Lodge 82-5 (20 overs; Elle Moore 23, Kara Bates 17; Cara Lamberton 2-9, Lucy Carmichael 2-14)
Eglinton 83-9 (15.1 overs; Allie McLaughlin 27; Kara Bates 2-13, Chloe Young 2-18, Mollie Devine 2-18)
There was a real thriller at Eglinton, where the hosts just edged out Fox Lodge by one wicket in a low scoring game. Elle Moore (23) and Kara Bates (17) were the main run scorers in a modest total of 82 for 5 - two wickets apiece for Cara Lamberton and Lucy Carmichael. Eglinton found scoring just as tough but Alice McLaughlin got them to the brink of victory with a top score of 27. When she fell, six were still needed but the villagers last pair of Emma Irwin and Lauren Whiteside got them over the line. There were two wickets each for Kara Bates, Chloe Young and Mollie Devine, but they will surely rue the concession of 34 extras - 29 of them bowling ones which ultimately cost them the game.
Coleraine beat St Johnston by 8 wickets.
Sandel Lodge, 4 May.
St Johnston 57 (14.4 overs; S Porter 19; H Skinner 2-11)
Coleraine 58-2 (7.5 overs; A Guy 18*)
Amelia Guy (Carwyn Guy)
St Johnston's maiden appearance in the top flight ended in an eight-wicket loss at Coleraine after they were bowled out for just 57 - their cause not helped by five run outs. Shannon Porter made 19, while Hannah Skinner took 2 for 11. Coleraine raced to their target in just the 8th over with Amelia Guy making an unbeaten 18.
Bonds Glen lost to Bready by 111 runs.
Bonds Glen, 4 May.
Bready 159-4 (20 overs; E Wasson 60, J Spence 31, L McGranaghan 21, A Dalzell 20; R Young 2-30)
Bonds Glen 48 (11.4 overs; L Thompson 14; E Wasson 3-18, A Dalzell 2-4, S Hamilton 2-9, T Mitchell 2-12)
Local cricket and Bready got the defence of their Women's Premiership title off to a winning start with a 111-run win at Bonds Glen. Debutant Ella Wasson was the star of the show as she top-scored with 60 in a Bready total of 159 for 4, then took three wickets as the hosts were bowled out for just 48. Skippers past and present Lucy McGranaghan (21) and Alana Dalzell (20) got the Bready innings off to a solid start, but it was Wasson who stole the show. The teenager - who has also represented Northern Ireland as a youth international - hit four fours and two sixes in her 42-ball 60, adding 66 for the fourth wicket with Jodie Spence (31). Rihanna Young (2-30) was the pick of the Bee Gees attack. Leah Thompson (14) was the best of a below-par chase, with as well as Wasson's exploits with the ball, there were two wickets each for Alana Dalzell, Sophie Hamilton, and Tiara Mitchell.
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