Week 11 Match Reviews

MCU Premier T20 — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI vs. Midleton CC 1st XI

Date: 24 June 2026

Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork

Result: Midleton CC 1st XI won by 6 wickets

First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Cork Harlequins posted a competitive total of 162/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

The innings began with early setbacks as Farrukh Fiaz claimed two quick wickets during the Powerplay, dismissing openers Daniel Filmer (10) and Umer Khan (22) to leave the batting side at 40/2. However, Mathew Gibson and Seanan Jones stabilized the innings with an 81-run partnership for the third wicket. Gibson top-scored for the Harlequins, accelerating to a 25-ball half-century and finishing with 60 runs off 32 deliveries, including 3 fours and 5 sixes.

Jones contributed a steady 32 off 32 balls before falling to Javed Ahmed Azami. Following Gibson’s dismissal in the 14th over, the Midleton bowling attack curbed the scoring rate. Javed Ahmed Azami (2/27) and Robin Sebastian (2/27) picked up crucial wickets in the death overs, while M Ali delivered a economical spell of 4 overs for 16 runs. A total of 20 extras further aided the Harlequins’ final score of 162.

Second Innings: Midleton CC 1st XI

Midleton chased down the target of 163 with 18 balls to spare, finishing on 163/4 in 17 overs.

Openers Zuhair Shah and Fayyaz Khan provided a strong foundation, executing a 71-run opening stand within the first seven overs. The team reached 63/0 at the end of the Powerplay. Fayyaz Khan was the first to depart for 15, caught off the bowling of Magesh Kumar.

Kumar struck again by removing captain Majid Khan (13), and Harlequins skipper Kieran O’Reilly claimed two wickets—Awais Yasin ahmed (10) and Muhammad Shabir (20)—to occasionally slow the chase. However, Zuhair Shah remained anchored at the crease, reaching his half-century in 25 balls. Shah carried his bat through the innings, finishing unbeaten on 89* from 49 deliveries, including 15 fours and 1 six. Murad Rasheed (6*) hit the winning runs to secure the six-wicket victory for Midleton.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

Zuhair Shah (Midleton CC) is the hero of the match. His unbeaten 89* off 49 balls anchor-managed the chase effectively, securing a rapid victory for Midleton with three overs remaining.

Women’s Super League — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Lismore CC Womens vs. Limerick CC Womens

Date: 27 June 2026

Venue: Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore

Result: Limerick CC Womens won by 9 wickets

First Innings: Lismore CC Womens

After winning the toss, Limerick CC Womens elected to bowl first and restricted Lismore CC Womens to 25/5 in a shortened innings that concluded after 7.5 overs.

Lismore faced immediate trouble on the opening delivery of the match when L Byrne was run out for a duck. The Limerick bowling attack maintained tight control, making it difficult for the batters to find momentum. Captain S Donohoe was dismissed leg-before-wicket by Saadia Mahmood for 4 runs, while Isabelle Bunyard (2) was bowled by Holly Westmoreland.

Snigdha Sibi proved to be the most successful bowler of the innings, taking two wickets for just 4 runs across her 1.5 overs. She bowled both Shweta Yadav (1) and Hajra Ismail (1). S J remained unbeaten at the crease on 1* when the innings ended. Extras constituted the highest portion of the Lismore score, contributing 16 to the final total of 25.

Second Innings: Limerick CC Womens

Limerick CC Womens chased down the target efficiently, reaching 28/1 in 5.4 overs to secure a comfortable nine-wicket victory.

The opening pair of S Shashikumar and Snigdha Sibi built a steady foundation, accumulating 16 runs before Shashikumar retired out for 7 runs from 17 deliveries in the fifth over.

Following the departure, captain Holly Westmoreland joined Sibi at the crease to accelerate the conclusion of the match. Westmoreland hit 8 runs off just 4 deliveries, including two boundaries, while Sibi anchored the chase to finish unbeaten on 6* from 14 balls. The Lismore bowling unit delivered economically through L Byrne (0/4) and Isabelle Bunyard (0/6), but a defensive final over conceded 11 runs to hand Limerick the victory.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

Snigdha Sibi (Limerick CC) is the hero of the match. Her disciplined bowling performance dismantled the Lismore lower-middle order, finishing with figures of 2 wickets for 4 runs in 1.5 overs, before contributing an unbeaten 6* to see her side securely through the run chase.

MCU Minor Cup — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Clare CC 3rd XI vs. Midleton CC 3rd XI

Date: 27 June 2026

Venue: Townparks, Midleton

Result: Clare CC 3rd XI won by 161 runs (DLS method)

First Innings: Clare CC 3rd XI

After winning the toss and electing to bat in a match reduced to 39 overs, Clare CC 3rd XI recovered from an early batting collapse to post an imposing total of 296/5.

Midleton’s bowling attack put the visitors under immediate pressure, reducing Clare to 56/5 by the 15th over. Prakash Bhavani Selvaraj caused major disruptions in the top order, claiming 3/56 by removing Daniyal Shams (15), Hrushikesh Pardeshi (10), and Raj More (0). Fayyaz Khan (2/49) assisted with the early breakthrough by dismissing opener M Salman (22) and Muhammad Zaryab Feroze (0).

Following the fifth wicket, A Mukthar and R Shahid combined for a remarkable, unbroken sixth-wicket partnership of 240 runs. Shahid anchored one end with a composed 78* off 75 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes. At the other end, Mukthar spearheaded the attack, reaching his century off 55 deliveries before finishing on 150* from just 82 balls, an innings featuring 12 fours and 9 sixes to guide Clare to 296.

Second Innings: Midleton CC 3rd XI

Set a revised DLS target of 305 runs from 39 overs, Midleton CC 3rd XI struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Clare bowling unit and were bowled out for 143 in 28.5 overs.

Opener R Muhammad provided the main resistance for the hosts, scoring a resilient 59 off 62 balls (3 fours, 1 six). However, he received minimal support from the top and middle order. Fayyaz Khan fell early for a duck to Muhammad Zaryab Feroze, while Jaspal Singh (13) and Arun Kumar R (14) were unable to convert their starts.

Once Hrushikesh Pardeshi (2/31) dismissed Naveen Kumar Siddotam (7) and Chandrasekaran Palanisamy bowled Muhammad to leave Midleton at 105/6, the remainder of the batting lineup collapsed quickly. Daniyal Shams wrapped up the lower order, taking 3/19 in 3.5 overs and executing a run-out, while Yahya Mohammedi contributed 1/27. Midleton’s innings concluded at 143, falling 161 runs short of the DLS target.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

A Mukthar (Clare CC 3rd XI) is the hero of the match. Entering the crease with his team precariously balanced at 56/5, his unbeaten 150* off 82 balls completely shifted the momentum of the game and set up an insurmountable total for the opposition.

MCU One Day 45 Overs — Week 11 Match Report

Match: County Kerry CC 2nd XI vs. Nenagh CC 1st XI

Date: 27 June 2026

Venue: Oyster Oval, Tralee

Result: Nenagh CC 1st XI won by 4 wickets

First Innings: County Kerry CC 2nd XI

After winning the toss and electing to bat, County Kerry CC 2nd XI were dismissed for 89 runs in 22.5 overs due to a disciplined bowling performance from Nenagh CC.

The Kerry top and middle orders struggled significantly against Nenagh’s opening attack. Naveen George and Rajkumar Nagulsamy caused maximum damage, leaving the batting side precariously placed at 32/7. Nagulsamy was highly economical, registering figures of 4/14 from his 6 overs, including the wickets of Alam Morshed (0), Adil Rahil (0), Qassim Mohammed (0), and Luqman kabir (0).

George also picked up 4 wickets, finishing with 4/40 from 8 overs, accounting for opener Bilal Ahmed (19), Sohaib Asghar Chohan (4), Numan Ahmad (13), and captain Majid Yousaf (1). A late-order resistance from Kamran Muhammad (20) and Alvin Rahman Fahad (16*) pushed the score toward double figures before Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan (1/10) and Dhanaraj Mavila (1/10) wrapped up the final wickets.

Second Innings: Nenagh CC 1st XI

Nenagh CC 1st XI chased down the target of 90, finishing on 90/6 after 36.2 overs in a low-scoring encounter heavily dominated by the bowlers.

Nenagh’s chase got off to a cautious start and soon faced a severe challenge from Kerry bowler Luqman kabir. Kabir delivered an exceptionally tight spell, conceding just 9 runs across his 9 overs, which included 3 maidens, whilst claiming 4 wickets. He dismissed Sreehari Vinobaji (12), Harshal Gore (0), Tony Kurian (0), and captain Vimal John Mathai (14) to reduce Nenagh to 62/6. Adil Rahil (1/18) and Kamran Muhammad (1/10) took one wicket apiece to heighten the tension.

Despite the regular loss of wickets, Cinulal Varickatharappel (16) and Roshan Patel (13) absorbed significant deliveries to keep the scoreboard moving. With the game in the balance, Naveen George (15* off 28 balls) and Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan (12* off 27 balls) put together an unbroken 28-run partnership to steer Nenagh safely across the line.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

Naveen George (Nenagh CC) is the hero of the match. He excelled with the ball, picking up 4/40 to dismantle the Kerry batting lineup, and later returned with the bat under immense pressure to score an unbeaten 15*, guiding his team to victory.

MCU U13 Super League — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Limerick CC U13 XI vs. Cork County CC U13A SHARKS

Date: 27 June 2026

Venue: Adare Manor, Limerick

Result: Limerick CC U13 XI won by 96 runs

First Innings: Limerick CC U13 XI

After being put into bat by the Cork County CC U13A SHARKS, Limerick CC U13 XI compiled a substantial total of 175/3 from their maximum allotment of 30 overs.

Limerick’s top order established control early in the game. Opener Anvit Bharadwaj top-scored for his side with 38 runs off 51 deliveries before being bowled by Aarib Ahsan (1/22). Following a solid start, several Limerick batsmen retired under competition rules after making efficient contributions: Kulwant Singh retired on 17*, Leon George compiled a quick 26* off 28 balls, and wicketkeeper Findlay Mayo retired on 3*.

Atharvan Alagesan maintained the scoring momentum with 25 runs from 33 balls until he was trapped leg-before-wicket. Rose O’Neill was the standout performer for the Cork County bowling attack, returning figures of 2/22 from 4 overs, including the wicket of Limerick captain Faizan Chaudhry (1). A significant contribution of 55 extras further boosted Limerick’s total to 175.

Second Innings: Cork County CC U13A SHARKS

Chasing a target of 176, the Cork County CC U13A SHARKS were bowled out for 79 in 21 overs, falling 96 runs short as the Limerick bowlers maintained regular breakthroughs.

Limerick’s bowling attack put the visitors under pressure from the start. Rithwik Malu delivered an exceptional, economical spell, taking 3 wickets for just 6 runs in his 3 overs. His dismissals included opener Liam O’Neill (1), Ajay Byrne (5 via hit-wicket), and Cork County captain Monty Tom Pead (0). Faizan Chaudhry sustained the pressure through the middle overs, capturing 2/7 by dismissing Aarib Ahsan (9) and Aarush Jauhari (0).

Muhammed Ayaan Illahi Kiani offered resistance for Cork County with a top score of 11 before falling to Apoorvan Alagesan (1/8). The tail was quickly wrapped up by Kulwant Singh, who matched Malu’s effectiveness by taking 3 wickets for 4 runs in his 2 overs, closing the innings out at 79.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

Rithwik Malu (Limerick CC U13 XI) is the hero of the match. His opening bowling spell dismantled Cork County’s top order, returning highly economical figures of 3 wickets for 6 runs in 3 overs to set the foundation for Limerick’s comprehensive victory.

Women’s Super League — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Cork County CC Womens vs. Limerick CC Womens

Date: 27 June 2026

Venue: Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore

Result: Limerick CC Womens won by 6 wickets

First Innings: Cork County CC Womens

Limerick CC Womens won the toss and elected to field, restricting Cork County CC Womens to 44/5 from a shortened 7.5-over innings.

Cork County’s innings suffered two early setbacks in the first over, delivered by Saadia Mahmood. Mahmood bowled opener Nargish Padaniya (1) and trapped Sara Kamel lbw for a duck on consecutive deliveries, leaving Cork County at 4/2. Dhanuja Dhananjayan made 6 runs before being bowled by G Nimbalkar (1/8).

Captain Ciara Spalding (8) and Avika Jauhari (8*) worked to steady the innings with a partnership through the middle overs. Spalding was eventually dismissed by Avni Harishankar (1/17), and Suzanne Kamel (3) was bowled by Holly Westmoreland (1/4) in the final over. Jauhari remained unbeaten alongside Rashi Mukhopadhayay (1*) as the innings concluded. Mahmood finished as the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/7 from her 2 overs. A total of 17 extras aided Cork County’s final score of 44.

Second Innings: Limerick CC Womens

Limerick CC Womens chased down the target in 6.3 overs, reaching 46/4 to complete a six-wicket victory despite a brief rain interruption and regular breakthroughs from the Cork County bowlers.

The chase began with a dismissal on the first ball, as Ciara Spalding (1/13) bowled opener G Nimbalkar for a duck. Following a short weather delay with the score at 4/1, captain Holly Westmoreland anchored the response. She partnered with Charlotte Vercoe (6) to add 27 runs before Suzanne Kamel (1/11) bowled Vercoe.

Cork County struck back with quick wickets in the sixth over, as S Shashikumar (2) was run out and Avni Harishankar (0) was bowled by Nargish Padaniya (1/7) on successive deliveries, leaving the score at 34/4. However, Westmoreland ensured there were no further slip-ups, top-scoring with an unbeaten 28* off 24 deliveries, including 4 boundaries. Snigdha Sibi (3*) was at the crease when the winning runs were secured.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

Holly Westmoreland (Limerick CC Womens) is the hero of the match. Her captain’s knock of 28* from 24 balls stabilized the chase after an early wicket and guided her team securely to the target in a low-scoring fixture.

MCU Minor Cup — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Waterford & District CC 1st XI vs. County Kerry CC 3rd XI

Date: 28 June 2026

Venue: Carriganore CG, Waterford

Result: Waterford & District CC 1st XI won by 30 runs

First Innings: Waterford & District CC 1st XI

After winning the toss and electing to bat in an MCU One Day 40-over fixture, Waterford & District CC 1st XI posted a total of 145 all out in 34 overs.

Waterford suffered early setbacks as County Kerry’s opening bowlers extracted early movement. Jithu Jayaprakash (2/31) dismissed R Khalily (10) and Mohd Siblee Islam (1), while Libin Philip (1/17) claimed the wicket of captain Benjamin Martin (6) to reduce the hosts to 27/3. A crucial 67-run fourth-wicket partnership stabilized the innings, led by PS Francis, who top-scored with 35 runs from 29 balls, and Zubair Shahid, who contributed a patient 26 off 41 balls.

Following Francis’s dismissal, trapped by Joshua Thulasi Raman (2/36), Waterford experienced a middle-order collapse, sliding from 94/3 to 111/9. Alvin Rahman Fahad spearheaded this phase for Kerry, finishing with efficient figures of 3/23 from 7 overs. A late 34-run final-wicket stand between Muhammad Hussain (10*) and Farooq khan Naseri (16) pushed the score to 145 before Ananya Mishra (1/8) wrapped up the innings. Extras heavily assisted Waterford, contributing 31 runs.

Second Innings: County Kerry CC 3rd XI

Chasing a target of 146, County Kerry CC 3rd XI struggled to establish substantial partnerships against a disciplined Waterford bowling attack and were bowled out for 115 in 37.2 overs.

Waterford opening bowler R Khalily delivered a highly impactful spell, tearing through Kerry’s top order. He claimed four early wickets, including Shreyas Padmanabha Sharma Beedubail (0), captain Stephen Jonnalagadda (2), Libin Philip (1), and opener Jomin Thomas (4). Khalily’s highly economical spell of 8 overs yielded 4 wickets for just 16 runs, including 3 maidens, leaving Kerry reeling at 27/4. Syed Shakib Shaharia (1/26) added further pressure by removing Alvin Rahman Fahad (0).

Karthik S (16) and Noor Shah (16) top-scored for the visitors, attempting to mount a lower-order recovery alongside Jithu Jayaprakash (15). However, Mohd Siblee Islam (3/28) broke through the resistance, removing the set batsmen. SANJAY KUMAR S J (2/13) eventually wrapped up the tail, bowling Joshua Thulasi Raman (7) to seal a 30-run victory for Waterford. Similar to the first innings, extras played a large role, adding 40 runs to Kerry’s final total.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

R Khalily (Waterford & District CC 1st XI) is the hero of the match. Defending a modest total of 145, his exceptional opening spell broke the back of the opposition’s top order, finishing with decisive and highly economical figures of 4/16 across his 8 overs.

MCU Premier — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Cork County CC 1st XI vs. Midleton CC 1st XI

Date: 28 June 2026

Venue: Townparks, Midleton

Result: Midleton CC 1st XI won by 4 wickets

First Innings: Cork County CC 1st XI

After winning the toss and electing to bat in an MCU One Day 50-over fixture, Cork County CC 1st XI were bowled out for 172 runs in 41 overs.

Cork County’s top order struggled to establish substantial partnerships against an disciplined Midleton bowling attack. Farrukh Fiaz (1/24) made the initial breakthrough by dismissing Ishaan Singh Seehra (7) before Dieter Koen (1/31) and Javed Ahmed Azami (1/37) reduced the visitors to 46/3. Kaustubh Gude provided resistance with 27 runs off 46 deliveries, and Cillian Donald Ross anchored the middle order with a patient 26 off 53 balls.

Midleton’s spin and medium-pace options maintained regular breakthroughs to prevent a lower-order acceleration. M Ali was the pick of the bowlers, delivering a highly effective spell of 3/32 from 10 overs, including the key wickets of Gude and S Nagarajan (3). Muhammad Shabir supported him efficiently, claiming 2/38 across 10 overs by accounting for Ross and Darshit Shetty (0). Late contributions from Mark Donnelly (24), Prashant Singh (19), and captain Samuel Jacob Fenn (18) pushed the total past 150 before a run-out and a wicket from H Safi (1/8) wrapped up the innings. Extras contributed significantly to the visitors’ total, adding 38 runs.

Second Innings: Midleton CC 1st XI

Midleton CC 1st XI chased down the target, reaching 173/6 in 34.1 overs to secure a four-wicket victory with nearly 16 overs to spare.

The chase started solidly with a 48-run opening partnership between Naman Gandhi (9) and Zuhair Shah, who made a brisk 32 off 36 balls with 5 boundaries before falling to Ishaan Singh Seehra (1/25). Captain Majid Khan then top-scored with a composed 35 off 45 deliveries, engineering a 52-run third-wicket partnership alongside wicketkeeper Awais Yasin ahmed (19) to place Midleton in a strong position at 115/2.

Cork County mounted a brief fightback through medium-pacer Assam Ishfaq, who trapped both Yasin ahmed and Khan lbw to finish with 2/53. Mark Donnelly (2/37) further heightened the tension by dismissing Muhammad Shabir (6) and Javed Ahmed Azami (7), as Midleton lost four wickets for 38 runs. However, Murad Rasheed stabilized the innings completely, hitting an unbeaten 32* off 28 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes). Assisted by Farrukh Fiaz (8*), Rasheed guided Midleton comfortably across the finish line.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

M Ali (Midleton CC 1st XI) is the hero of the match. His disciplined, economical 10-over spell yielded decisive figures of 3/32, dismantling Cork County’s middle order and keeping their total well below par to set up a successful chase for his side.

MCU Minor Cup — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Limerick CC 3rd XI vs. Nenagh CC 3rd XI

Date: 28 June 2026

Venue: Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh

Result: Nenagh CC 3rd XI won by 4 wickets

First Innings: Limerick CC 3rd XI

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Nenagh CC 3rd XI produced a disciplined bowling performance to dismiss Limerick CC 3rd XI for 126 runs in 35.4 overs.

Limerick experienced a difficult start, losing openers Abubakar Aziz Ullah (0) and YASH SRIVASTAVA (0) early to Jomy Joseph Joseph (1/19) and Rajkumar Nagulsamy respectively. Monish Pawar attempted to rebuild the innings with a patient 31 off 53 balls, but regular strikes from Binu Joseph (2/17) left the visitors faltering at 45/6 by the 18th over.

The lower-middle order provided necessary resistance through Pavan Prajapati, who top-scored with a resilient 41 runs from 53 deliveries (1 four, 2 sixes). Prajapati anchored a 50-run partnership for the seventh wicket alongside chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad (8) to push the score past the 100-run mark. Ghufran Chaudhry added 12 runs before Tony Kurian (1/5) and Amit Gupta (1/9) checked the momentum. Nagulsamy wrapped up the tail to finish as the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/12 from 6.4 overs, leaving the final total at 126.

Second Innings: Nenagh CC 3rd XI

Nenagh CC 3rd XI overcame a series of top-order collapses to successfully chase down the target, finishing on 127/6 after 34.2 overs.

Limerick’s opening bowler and captain, Sathya Prabu Sivakumar, struck on the final delivery of the first over, removing Hari Vinobaji for a duck. Sivakumar (2/17) and Abdul Baqi Khan (1/27) maintained tight lines, restricting Nenagh to 42/4 as Tony Kurian (10), Jomy Joseph Joseph (8), and opener Jibin Scaria (7) were dismissed.

Amit Gupta (17) and asif safin (24) initiated a recovery, but both fell to the bowling of Sarfraz Ramay (2/29), leaving Nenagh in a precarious position at 81/6. However, the unbeaten seventh-wicket pair of Praveen Pyda and Umair Akber absorbed the pressure to guide the hosts home. Pyda led the final charge, scoring a quick 32* off 34 balls featuring 4 boundaries, while Akber provided defensive stability with 15* off 34 balls to seal the four-wicket victory.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

Rajkumar Nagulsamy (Nenagh CC 3rd XI) is the hero of the match. His highly economical and impactful spell of 3/12 from 6.4 overs, including 3 maidens, prevented Limerick from establishing an adequate total and set the foundation for Nenagh’s victory.

MCU Minor Cup — Week 11 Match Report

Match: Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI vs. Glenstal CC 1st XI

Date: 28 June 2026

Venue: Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety

Result: Glenstal CC 1st XI won by 1 wicket

First Innings: Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI

After being put into bat by Glenstal CC, the Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI were bowled out for 214 runs in 32.5 overs.

The Blasters had an aggressive but unstable start during the Powerplay, sliding to 42/3 inside five overs. Openers Regis Rex (20 off 7 balls) and Sreejith Kollarath Manikoth (2) fell quickly alongside skipper Paulson George (0), with P murali (2/48) claiming two of the early breakthroughs. Feby K Keepanasseril Roby (37) and Jeffin Mathew stabilized the middle order with a 92-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Mathew top-scored for the Blasters, striking a 38-ball half-century before falling for 70 runs off 50 deliveries, an innings that included 5 fours and 5 sixes.

Arun Mohan (23) and BD Philip (21) provided useful contributions lower down the order, but A Sudame triggered a major lower-order collapse. Sudame finished as the pick of the bowlers with excellent figures of 4/32 from 8 overs. S Stephen also contributed with 2/42 to wrap up the innings at 214.

Second Innings: Glenstal CC 1st XI

Glenstal CC 1st XI chased down the target in dramatic fashion, reaching 215/9 in 39 overs to seal a narrow one-wicket victory.

Glenstal’s chase began solidly with a 58-run opening stand between A Anto (30) and P Bhagyawant (31). However, the Blasters fought back effectively through Feby K Keepanasseril Roby, who produced a superb spell of bowling. Roby dismantled much of Glenstal’s top and middle order, taking 4/32 from his 8 overs to reduce the visitors from 58/0 to a precarious 123/7.

The game swung back in Glenstal’s favor due to a crucial lower-order performance from Y Y, who scored 71 runs off 64 balls, featuring 5 fours and 4 sixes. Y Y combined with A Sudame (20) for a vital 59-run eighth-wicket partnership. Tension escalated when Y Y was caught off Thomas Raju (1/29) on the final ball of the 39th over, leaving the score at 209/9. At this exact juncture, Glenstal were awarded 5 penalty runs due to time-wasting by the fielding side under Law 41.9. This brought the score to 214/9, allowing S Stephen (3*) and P Murali (1*) to score the final run required in the ensuing over to secure the victory.

Match Summary Table

Hero of the Match

Y Y (Glenstal CC 1st XI) is the hero of the match. Coming to the crease with his team facing a batting collapse at 98/5, his resilient and aggressive innings of 71 off 64 balls single-handedly anchored the lower-order chase to put Glenstal within touching distance of the victory.