Cup Final Previews

Celtic Spirit Women’s Super Cup Final

Limerick CC Women’s 1st XI vs. Winner of Co. Galway CC vs. Cork County CC Date: Saturday, 2 August 2025 Time: 2:30pm IST Venue: Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety

Limerick CC Women’s 1st XI enters the Super Cup Final as a formidable side, looking to add more silverware to their cabinet. Their path to the final has been marked by strong performances and a resilient team ethos. The Shannonsiders have a proven track record of chasing down totals and have shown they can perform under pressure, with key contributions from batters like Sanjana Shashikumar and Ashitha Dabbadka. Their bowling attack, led by the likes of Saadia Mehmood, has been instrumental in restricting opponents.

Their opponents will be the winner of a highly-anticipated semi-final between County Galway CC Women’s 1st XI and Cork County CC Women’s 1st XI. Galway is known for its gritty batting and disciplined bowling, with key players like Evelyn Maxfield and Jagriti Thakur posing a significant threat. Cork County, meanwhile, has a strong all-round game and will be looking to their star players to fire them to victory. The final promises to be a thrilling contest, regardless of who emerges from the semi-final. Limerick will have to be at their best to overcome either of these in-form teams.

MCU Junior Cup Final

Cork County CC 2nd XI vs. Nenagh CC 1st XI Date: Saturday, 2 August 2025 Time: 11:00am IST Venue: The Mardyke, Cork

The MCU Junior Cup Final sees a classic showdown between two of the competition’s most consistent teams this season. Cork County’s 2nd XI has been in excellent form, demonstrating their depth and ability to chase down big totals on their way to the final. Their recent victories have highlighted a team with both a powerful batting lineup and a disciplined bowling attack that can make breakthroughs at crucial moments.

They face a spirited Nenagh CC 1st XI, a side that has shown its quality by knocking out last year’s winners, Limerick CC, in a tense encounter. Nenagh’s performance in that match showcased their tenacity and resilience, with key players delivering under pressure. The final is set to be a tightly-contested affair. Cork County will look to leverage their home advantage at The Mardyke, but Nenagh’s recent cup form suggests they are more than capable of pulling off a final-day upset.

MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup Final

Cork County CC 1st XI vs. County Galway CC 1st XI Date: Sunday, 3 August 2025 Time: 11:00am IST Venue: The Mardyke, Cork

The pinnacle of the MCU season arrives at The Mardyke with the Senior Cup Final, pitting two dominant forces against each other. Cork County CC’s 1st XI has been in sensational form, with their comprehensive victory over Limerick CC in the semi-final underscoring their title credentials. Key performers like Sunil Gautam- fresh from his Cricket Ireland Future Series duties, Brian Upman and Mark Andrianatos have been in good form with the bat, while the bowling attack including Siddharth Joshi and Hamdullah Safi have been on song with the ball.

Their opponents, County Galway CC’s 1st XI, managed to avoid a tricky semi final against Cork Harlequins, winning the rain affected match in a bowl-out. Galway should be fresh, relatively injury free, and eager for the showdown with Cork County. Their batting has been a juggernaut this season, driven by the likes of S. Nasim and K. Mehmood. This final promises to be a high-quality encounter between two well-matched sides. Cork County’s balanced team and home ground advantage make them slight favorites, but Galway’s explosive batting and all-round talent could easily swing the match in their favour.

MCU Minor Cup Final

United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI vs. Clare CC 2nd XI Date: Monday, 4 August 2025 Time: 11:00am IST Venue: Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore, Waterford

The Minor Cup final features United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI and Clare CC 2nd XI in what is expected to be a competitive clash. Clonmel’s big win over a gallant Lismore CC in the semi final will give them great confidence come the final. They are a team known for their depth and fighting spirit, and will be eager to prove their quality on the big stage.

Clare CC also approach the Minor Cup final in a confident mood, having overcome Cork Harlequins by 4 wickets at Farmers Cross.  Their batting was anchored by a fantastic innings from Usama Amjad (92*), while A Mukthar with the ball had a great day out. Clare CC  has shown it can hold its nerve in a tight finish. This final is a true test of depth for both sides, and it will be interesting to see if Clonmel’s resilience or Clare’s recent winning momentum prevails.