County Kerry CC 4th XI Cruise to Victory Over Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI in MCU Division 3A
MCU One Day 40 Overs • 10 August 2024 Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety
County Kerry CC 4th XI 232/7 Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI 195
Result: County Kerry CC 4th XI won by 37 runs
County Kerry CC 4th XI secured a comfortable 37-run victory over Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI in a MCU Division 3A one-day encounter at Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety.
County Kerry set a formidable target of 232/7, with Stephen Jonnalagadda leading the charge with a well-crafted 57. Libin Philip also contributed significantly with a solid 62. Despite a valiant effort by the Limerick Blasters bowlers, the Kerry batsmen proved too strong.
In reply, Limerick Blasters were never truly in the hunt, losing wickets at regular intervals. The bowlers, particularly Stephen Jonnalagadda, who claimed two crucial wickets, and Libin Philip with three, were instrumental in restricting the opposition.
Hero of the match: Libin Philip for his all-round performance with both bat and ball.
While Limerick Blasters fought hard, County Kerry CC 4th XI were the dominant force on the day, showcasing their superior batting and bowling skills.
Co. Kerry Top Performers
Libin Philip 62 (71 balls | 5×4 | 2×6) and 3-39 (8)
Stephen Jonnalagadda 57 (54 balls | 7×4 | 2×6) and 2-29 (6)
Sonu Sabu 3-40 (8)
Limerick Blasters Top Performers
Liju Mathew 49 (67 balls | 3×4)
Abin Mathew 29 (38 balls | 5×4)
A Chacko 28 (37 balls | 1×4) and 2-38 (8)
Sanu P S 2-32 (8)
Limerick CC U13 XI Mungret Mavericks Cruise to Victory Over Cork County CC U13B TIGERS to claim MCU title and progress to All-Ireland Semi Finals
Limerick CC U13 XI Mungret Mavericks stormed to a convincing 72-run victory over Cork County CC U13B TIGERS in a thrilling MCU U13 Superleague Twenty20 encounter at The Farm Curraheen, Cork.
Batting first, Limerick set a formidable target of 146 runs, with Yousaf Ramay and Chinmay Jayesh Shinde leading the charge. Ramay retired on 30 from 23 balls, but Shinde’s aggressive 26 from just 19 balls helped propel Limerick to a challenging total. The Cork County bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Aarib Ahsan picking up two wickets.
In reply, Cork County’s chase never really got going. The early loss of key wickets put them on the back foot, and despite valiant efforts from E Liam Ross (19), they were unable to keep pace with the required run rate. Only Eddie Ross reached double figures. Behroz Athar Khan was the pick of the Limerick bowlers, claiming two crucial wickets to derail the Cork County innings.
Hero of the match: Chinmay Jayesh Shinde for his aggressive batting and crucial run out.
Limerick’s victory was built on a strong batting performance and disciplined bowling, and they will be confident going into their next match. Cork County will need to regroup and improve their batting and bowling if they are to challenge for a place in the playoffs.
Brief Scores:
Limerick CC U13 XI Mungret Mavericks: 146/6 (Yousaf Ramay 30 retd not out, Chinmay Jayesh Shinde 26; Aarib Ahsan 2/31)
Cork County CC U13B TIGERS: 74 all out (E Liam Ross 19, Eddie 19; Behroz Athar Khan 2/17)
Limerick CC U13 XI Mungret Mavericks won by 72 runs. Congratulations to Limerick CC, who now progress to the All-Ireland Semi Final against Instonians CC on14 August at Farmers Cross.
Cork Harlequins Edge Out Midleton in Thriller
A thrilling encounter at Townparks, Midleton saw Cork Harlequins 3rd XI snatch a last-gasp four-wicket victory over Midleton CC 3rd XI in a high-scoring MCU Division 2 B clash.
Batting first, Midleton posted a challenging total of 215/7, with Raja Muhammad leading the charge with a blistering 61. Prakash B S chipped in with a valuable 35 as Midleton looked set for a bigger total. However, tight bowling from Md Nazmul hasan Sajib (3/32) and Sachin Yewale (1/27) restricted the hosts.
In reply, Cork Harlequins were off to a flying start, with openers Jatin Jaitley and CC Stevenson putting on a scintillating partnership. Jaitley fell for 37, but Stevenson continued the onslaught, scoring a rapid 38 off only 20 balls. With wickets falling regularly, the game was in the balance until Sajib and Sonar steadied the ship with crucial partnerships.
The match went down to the wire, with Harlequins needing just four runs to win off the final over. With nerves jangling, Sajib finished the job in style, sealing a dramatic victory for his side.
Hero of the match: Md Nazmul hasan Sajib for his all-round performance with the bat and ball.
This was a match that had everything – big hitting, tight bowling, and a thrilling finish. Both teams displayed immense skill and determination, making it a memorable encounter for the spectators.
Brief Scores:
Midleton CC 3rd XI: 215/7 (Raja Muhammad 61, Prakash B S 35; Md Nazmul hasan Sajib 3/32)
Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI: 216/6 (CC Stevenson 38, Sajib 27; Aswin Thagadi Seenu 1/30)
Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI won by 4 wickets.
