A Massive 61 extras (44w) in the NCU total with 5 extra overs helping them to a 200+ total.

Leinster Women's U19s recorded a convincing 46-run win over the North West at Campbell College. The platform was laid by a superb opening stand of 108 in 14 overs between Izzy McClean and skipper Aisling Lawlor. McClean was the dominant force, striking 76 from 53 balls with eight fours and three sixes, while Lawlor added a composed 37 that included four boundaries. Although the North West fought back through Millie Spence’s 3 for 19 and Tiara Mitchell’s 2 for 21, a late burst from Gemma Sargent, who clubbed three sixes in a six-ball 18, lifted Leinster to 160 for 8. The North West reply never really threatened the target. Jessica Cooke made 24, Leah Thompson 19, Mitchell an unbeaten 17 and Sophie Hamilton 15 not out as they closed on 114 for 7.

Cricket Leinster completed a perfect Saturday in the U19 Women’s Interpro T20 series as they followed their morning win with a convincing six-wicket victory over the NCU at Campbell College. The NCU posted 129 for 6 from their 20 overs, with Lucy Andrews finishing unbeaten on 26 and Josceyln Wright adding 22 not out. A Hayden claimed 2 for 25, while Sinead Thomson picked up 2 for 32 to keep the target within reach. Leinster’s reply was built around a decisive second-wicket stand of 96 between Izzy McClean and Genevieve Morrissey. McClean continued her excellent form, striking 56 from 37 balls with four fours and three sixes, while Morrissey made a fluent 36, including four boundaries. Although Nina Moore took 2 for 19, Leinster were always in control, reaching 132 for 4 in just 16 overs to move top of the table.

Cricket Leinster Women U19s eased to a six-wicket win over North West after chasing 110 in 17 overs. North West were dismissed for 109, with Jodie Spence top-scoring on 27, supported by Mansi Bhavsar’s 18 and Ella Wasson’s 12. Darcey Dalwood took 2 for 14 and Aoife Hayden also struck twice, while four run-outs underlined Leinster’s sharp fielding. Aisling Lawlor then made 30 at the top of the order, adding 50 with Izzy McClean. Genevieve Morrissey’s 28 kept the chase on course before Gemma Sargent and Zoe Bell finished the job.

NCU Under-19s swept past North West by six wickets after a clinical bowling performance. North West were skittled for just 54 in 16.4 overs, with Jodie Spence’s 22 the only innings of substance. Penny Speer struck early with 3 for 12, while Vanessa Minford was equally impressive, taking 3 for 8. Anna Ellerby, Erin Bond and Natalie Moore also chipped in as wickets fell steadily. NCU wobbled at 11 for 3 in reply, but captain Georgia Wilson’s unbeaten 16 and Niamh Lowry’s 21 settled matters, guiding their side to victory in 13 overs.

NCU U19 Girls edged a hard-fought interpro by 20 runs after squeezing North West out for 83 in reply to 103 for 4. Rebecca Lowe set the tone with a composed 35, sharing a vital 74-run opening stand with Emily Carville, who made 27, before Sophie Hamilton and Jessica Cooke halted NCU’s early charge. Georgia Wilson, Niamh Lowry, Lucy Andrews and Erin Bond added late runs to give the visitors something to defend. North West’s chase started badly when Emily Young went without scoring, and although Lucy Thompson and captain Millie Spence briefly steadied matters, wickets fell too regularly. Vanessa Minford removed Spence and Jessica Cooke in a miserly spell of 2 for 9, while Lucy Andrews also struck twice. The decisive burst came from Natalie Moore, who claimed 4 for 17, accounting for Jodie Spence, Mansi Bhavsar, Hannah Skinner and Rihanna Young.

NCU Women Under-19s made it three wins from three after holding their nerve to beat Leinster Under-19s by three runs on DLS at Campbell College. Put in to bat, the hosts recovered from an early setback thanks to Erin Bond’s composed 30 and an unbeaten 23 from Lucy Andrews, their key stand helping NCU reach 96 for five. Leinster’s chase faltered from the start as Anna Ellerby removed skipper Aisling Lawlor for nought, before Penny Speer and Vanessa Minford claimed two wickets apiece. Darcey Dalwood’s 20-ball 27 kept Leinster alive, but NCU stayed calm to remain top.