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Men's Under 19 Interprovincials 2026
PWTNRLBPPts NRR
Cricket Leinster650014241.31
NCU640024201.15
North West62004210-0.17
Munster6100504-2.18

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40 overs: North West beat NCU by 179 runs.
NWCU, 20 July.
North West 321/5 (40 overs; S Black 101, M Spence 50, L McGranaghan 45, J Spence 33, K McCartney 25*)
NCU 142 (28.5 overs; P Speer 29*, T Hurley 27; J Jackson 3-20, S Hamilton 2-32)
Sarah Black scored a century (CricketEurope)
50 overs: Cricket Leinster beat North West by 5 wickets.
Pollock Park, Lurgan, 10 July.
North West 84 (31.3 overs; D Murray 3-11, J George 2-14)
Cricket Leinster 86-5 (22 overs; E Clarke 25; S Haslett 2-20)
Leinster U19s (Cricket Leinster)
Fintan McAllister’s Leinster Under-19s were crowned Interprovincial champions after a dramatic final day. Needing a bonus-point victory over North West, Leinster dismissed them for 84, with Dan Murray taking 3 for 11 and Johan George 2 for 14. Ethan Clarke then made 25 and captain Rob O’Brien 19 as Leinster reached 86 for 5 in 22 overs to secure maximum points. Their fate still depended on Munster beating NCU, and an anxious wait followed. When Munster completed the required victory, Leinster were confirmed champions, pipping NCU to the title and completing a memorable triumph for McAllister’s side.
50 overs: NCU lost to Munster by 3 runs.
Balbriggan CC, 10 July.
Munster 251-9 (38 overs; Z Khalid 60, Ayan Ullah 57, D Sumanasinghe 27, C Stevenson 21; L McKeown 3-27, L Bates 2-49)
NCU 248 (47.3 overs; S Yeates 67, Z Malik 39, A Heasley 37*, J West 26, M Bates 23; Z Khalid 4-44, Ayan Ullah 2-33)
Munster Under-19s edged NCU by three runs in a thrilling finish, a result that handed the Interprovincial title to Leinster. Munster posted 251 for 9, led by Zubair Khalid’s 60 and Ayan Ullah’s 57, with captain Darshit Sumanasinghe adding 27. Lucas McKeown took 3 for 27 for NCU. Seb Yeates struck 67 and Zayan Malik 39 in reply, while Adam Heasley finished unbeaten on 37. Khalid proved decisive with 4 for 44 as NCU were dismissed for 248, leaving Fintan McAllister’s Leinster side top of the standings after their earlier bonus-point win.
50 overs: Munster lost to NCU by 46 runs.
Balbriggan, 9 July.
NCU 207 (47.1 overs; M Bates 43, A Heasley 40, E Harte 27, L Bates 25; W Shields 3-23, M Donnelly 3-31, Z Khalid 3-46)
Munster 161 (44.3 overs; Ayan Ullah 50, P Searra 41, D Sumanasinghe 25; B Walsh 4-19, L McKeown 2-33)
NCU claimed a hard-fought 46-run victory over Munster in Balbriggan after a disciplined all-round display. Marko Bates top-scored with 43, while Adam Heasley made 40 and Elijah Harte added 27 as NCU were bowled out for 207. Munster's attack shared the wickets, with Will Shields and Mark Donnelly each taking three, alongside Zaid Khalid. In reply, Ayan Ullah struck a defiant 50 and Preston Searra made 41, but regular wickets stalled the chase. Ben Walsh starred with the ball, claiming superb figures of 4 for 19, while Luke McKeown took 2 for 33 as Munster were dismissed for 161.
50 overs: Cricket Leinster beat NCU by 92 runs.
Railway Union CC, Park Avenue, 7 July.
Cricket Leinster 207 (49.5 overs; R O'Brien 61, B Whaley 27, O Riley 22; B Walsh 4-33, A Armstrong 2-36)
NCU 115 (28.2 overs; Lucas McKeown 32*, Elijah Harte 25; O Riley 4-21, L Murray 3-21, C Walden 2-20)
Olly Riley and Rob O Brien (Cricket Leinster)
Leinster Under-19s gained revenge over the NCU with a commanding 92-run win at Park Avenue. Batting first, the Dubliners made 207 in 49.5 overs, skipper Rob O’Brien anchoring the innings with a composed 61 from 97 balls, including six fours. Bruce Whaley struck five boundaries in his 27, while O’Brien and Ollie Riley shared a vital 61-run fifth-wicket stand. Ben Walsh claimed 4 for 33 for the NCU. In reply, the visitors were rocked early by Riley, who took 4 for 21. Luke Murray added 3 for 21 as NCU were bowled out for 115.
50 overs: North West beat Munster by 182 runs.
The Inch, Balrothery, 7 July.
North West 299-8 (50 overs; L Marillier 160, C Gault 53, J Smallwoods 28; M Donnelly 4-55, S Sumanasinghe 2-38)
Munster 117 (27.4 overs; C Stevenson 35, W Shields 20; S Haslett 4-42, S Jha 2-22, B Brolly 2-33)
Luke Marillier scored 160 (CricketEurope)
Luke Marillier’s superb 160 powered the North West Under-19s to a crushing 182-run win over Munster. The Donemana youngster faced 135 balls, hitting 19 fours and four sixes as the North West posted 299 for 8. He shared key stands of 55 with James Smallwoods, 52 with Mo Hussain and 123 with Charlie Gault, who made 53 from 55 balls with three sixes. Mark Donnelly took 4 for 56 for Munster, but their reply never threatened. Callum Stevenson made 35 before Munster were bowled out for 117, Sam Haslett claiming 4 for 42.
50 overs: Munster lost to North West by 164 runs.
The Inch, Balrothery, 6 July.
North West 266-9 (50 overs; James Smallwoods 55, Mo Hussain 46, Bobby Brolly 44, Charlie Gault 43; A Ullah 4-41, Z Khalid 3-24)
Munster 102 (30.2 overs; Z Khalid 31; Sam Haslett 5-34, Mark Robinson 3-23, Luke Marillier 2-23)
North West Under-19s powered to a comprehensive 164-run win over Munster in the Interpro 50-over clash at Balrothery. Batting first, North West posted a formidable 266 for 9 from their 50 overs, built around a solid team effort. James Smallwoods top-scored with 55, while Brigade team-mate Mo Hussain struck 46, Ardmore's Bobby Brolly added 44, while Eglinton/Brigade's Charlie Gault made 43 to keep the innings moving. Munster fought back through Ayan Ullah, who claimed 4 for 41, and Zaki Khalid, who took 3 for 24. Munster’s reply never gathered momentum and they were bowled out for 102 in 30.2 overs. Zaki Khalid completed a fine personal display with 31, but skipper Sam Haslett ripped through the order with 5 for 34. His Bonds Glen team mate Mark Robinson took 3 for 23 and Luke Marillier 2 for 23 to seal a dominant North West victory.
50 overs: NCU beat Cricket Leinster by 3 wickets.
Queensway, Derriaghy, 6 July.
Cricket Leinster 153 (34 overs; O Riley 31, R O'Brien 27, D Murray 27; J West 4-39, A Leckey 2-28)
NCU 156-7 (27.2 overs; L McKeown 35*, L Bates 30*, S Yeates 26; C Walden 3-21, D Murray 3-27)
NCU Under-19s held their nerve to beat Leinster by three wickets in a hard-fought contest at Derriaghy. Leinster were bowled out for 153 in just 34 overs after struggling to build lasting partnerships. Bruce Whaley fell early for 6, while Shav Biju made 17 before Robert O’Brien and Daniel Murray both contributed important 27s. Ollie Riley gave the innings late substance with 31, but NCU kept chipping away. James West was the pick of the attack, taking 4 for 39 from 10 overs, with Adam Leckey claiming 2 for 28 and Alex Ogle 1 for 22. NCU’s chase was not straightforward. James West made 13 before Pembroke's Dan Murray struck three times, removing West, Marko Bates and captain Adam Leckey. Seb Yeates added a patient 26, while Zayyan Malik made 14, but at 85 for 6 the match was finely balanced. Lucas McKeown then produced the decisive innings, finishing unbeaten on 35 from 21 balls. He shared a vital seventh-wicket stand with Luka Bates, who struck 30, before NCU reached their taeget. Connor Walden took 3 for 21, but McKeown’s calm finish sealed victory.
50 overs: North West lost to Cricket Leinster by 1 wicket.
Pollock Park, Lurgan, 3 July.
North West 221-8 (50 overs; L Marillier 55, J Smallwoods 48, S Haslett 43; J Devane 2-34)
Cricket Leinster 227-9 (49.4 overs; R O'Brien 79*, B Whaley 62, J George 20*; L Marillier 3-30, L Campbell 2-37)
Johan George and Rob O'Brien (Cricket Leinster)
Rob O’Brien and Johan George were Leinster’s heroes as they snatched a thrilling one-wicket win over the North West Under-19s with just two balls to spare. Chasing 222, Leinster were 190 for nine when last man George joined captain O’Brien, with 37 still needed. O’Brien held the innings together with an unbeaten 79, while George struck a crucial 20 not out to complete a dramatic rescue act. Earlier, James Smallwoods made 48 and Luke Marillier 55 in a 92-run stand, before Sam Haslett added 43 in North West’s 221 for eight. Marillier also took three for 30.
50 overs: Cricket Leinster beat Munster by 8 wickets.
Oak Hill, 30 June.
Munster 158-6 (25 overs; P Searra 60, Z Khalid 36; S Dijkstra 2-19, J Devane 2-27)
Cricket Leinster 162-2 (19.3 overs; S Dijkstra 66*, B Whaley 38, R O'Brien 34*)
50 overs: North West lost to NCU by 100 runs (DLS).
NWCU, 30 June.
NCU 222-6 (45.4 overs; E Harte 59, A Leckey 53, L McKeown 34*; L Campbell 2-26, S Haslett 2-37)
North West 132 (34 overs; L Marillier 42, C Gault 24; B Walsh 4-31, L Bates 2-7, A Ogle 2-34) (Target: 248 off 45 overs, then 233 off 39 overs)
NCU U19s powered to a 100-run DLS victory over hosts North West in their interpro clash after a strong all-round display. NCU recovered from 84 for 4 to post 222 for 6 in 45.4 overs, with skipper Adam Leckey leading the way with 53 before Elijah Harte’s unbeaten 59 gave the innings real substance. Lukas McKeown then added late impetus with 34 not out, while Sam Haslett and Lewis Campbell claimed two wickets apiece for North West. The hosts never found sustained momentum in reply despite Luke Marillier’s battling 42 and Charlie Gault’s 24. Early wickets left them 25 for 2, and once Marillier fell, the chase faded badly. Ben Walsh was the destroyer for NCU, taking 4 for 31, including three wickets as North West slipped from 106 for 5 to 106 for 7. Alex Ogle and Luka Bates claimed two apiece as North West were bowled out for 132.
50 overs: Cricket Leinster beat Munster by 174 runs.
Oak Hill, 29 June.
Cricket Leinster 374-5 (50 overs; S Biju 84, R O'Brien 82, S Dijkstra 78, D Retty 52, Y Shah 45; S Sumanasinghe 2-93)
Munster 200 (43.2 overs; A Ullah 89, D Sumanasinghe 36, S Sumanasinghe 31; J George 4-40, N Hunter 2-46, S Dijkstra 2-23).
50 overs: North West lost to NCU by 177 runs.
NWCU, 29 June.
NCU 239-8 (50 overs; S Yeates 58, E Harte 47, J West 42, M Bates 25, A Leckey 24; L Campbell 3-31, L Marillier 3-58, S Jha 2-52)
North West 62 (19.5 overs; J Smallwoods 22; A Leckey 3-26, E Carlisle 2-15, J West 2-5).
NCU opened their U19 Men’s Interpro 50-over campaign with a dominant 177-run win over the North West at Beechgrove. James West and Seb Yeates set the platform with an opening stand of 78, West making a rapid 42 and Yeates top-scoring with 58. Elijah Harte’s unbeaten 47 helped NCU reach 239 for 8, despite three wickets each for Lewis Campbell and Luke Marillier. The North West reply never recovered from early setbacks, collapsing to 62 all out in 19.5 overs. James Smallwoods made 22, while Adam Leckey claimed 3 for 26 to complete a comprehensive NCU victory.
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