MCU U17 T20 Superleague – Week 12
Match Report: Limerick CC U17 XI vs Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI
Date: 2 July 2026
Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork
Result: Limerick CC U17 XI won by 42 runs
First Innings: Limerick CC U17 XI
Limerick CC U17 XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They faced an early setback when opener Abubakar Aziz Ullah (7) was bowled by Seneth Sumanasinghe in the first over. Ghufran Chaudhry added 12 runs before being run out by Namish Kumar, leaving Limerick at 33 for 2 during the powerplay.
The innings was subsequently stabilized and accelerated by a substantial third-wicket partnership between captain Ayan Ullah and Yousaf Ramay. The pair added 110 runs together, guiding the team past the 100-run mark in the 13th over, despite a brief five-minute ground delay. Yousaf Ramay anchored his side with a patient 40 off 41 balls before falling to A Gumber in the 18th over.
Ayan Ullah anchored the remainder of the innings, falling just short of a century when he was run out by Hashim Bilal Ahsan for 99 off 62 balls (including 9 fours and 3 sixes) in the final over. A third run-out in the closing stages saw M Riyan Shah depart for 3. Limerick finished their 20 overs at 173 for 5.
For Cork Harlequins, A Gumber (1-27) and Seneth Sumanasinghe (1-30) were the wicket-takers among the bowlers, alongside three fielding run-outs.
Second Innings: Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI
Chasing a target of 174, Cork Harlequins started steadily, reaching 36 for 0 in the powerplay. The opening partnership of 47 runs was broken in the 8th over when wicketkeeper Hashim Bilal Ahsan was run out for 28.
Following the breakthrough, Limerick’s bowling attack, led by Ayan Ullah, began taking regular wickets. Namish Kumar (2), Aidan Brokenshire (2), and Ammar Maqbool (3) were all clean-bowled by Ayan Ullah, while Martin Milchev Borisov (0) was caught by Abubakar Aziz Ullah off the bowling of Behroz Athar Khan.
Captain Seneth Sumanasinghe provided the main resistance for Harlequins, scoring a resilient 68 off 49 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes). He was eventually clean-bowled by Abubakar Aziz Ullah in the 18th over, who also dismissed Aarav Khurana (4) shortly after. A Gumber (7 not out) and O Flynn (1 not out) saw out the final overs as Cork Harlequins finished their 20 overs on 131 for 7, falling 42 runs short.
Ayan Ullah led the Limerick bowling performance with figures of 3 for 10 from his 4 overs, supported by Abubakar Aziz Ullah who claimed 2 for 16.
Hero of the Match
Ayan Ullah (Limerick CC U17 XI) > Ayan Ullah delivered a decisive all-round performance. In the first innings, he top-scored with a commanding 99 runs off 62 balls to set up Limerick’s total, before returning in the second innings to claim defensive bowling figures of 3 wickets for 10 runs across his 4 overs.
MCU Division 1 – Week 12
Match Report: Midleton CC 2nd XI vs Cork County CC 2nd XI
Date: 4 July 2026
Venue: Townparks, Midleton
Result: Cork County CC 2nd XI won by 3 wickets
First Innings: Midleton CC 2nd XI
Midleton CC 2nd XI won the toss and chose to bat first, but struggled early in the powerplay, losing three wickets for 23 runs. R Muhammad (1) was run out in the first over by Srihari Ravichandran, followed shortly by Naman Gandhi (3), who was trapped lbw by Ishaan Singh Seehra. Jigar Vyas (5) was then caught off the bowling of Parag Soni. When Shan Sarhadi (10) was run out by Eddie Ross, Midleton were left in difficulty at 33 for 4.
Captain Balaji Suresh (20) and Faraz ur rehman Sharif combined for a 47-run partnership to ground the innings. Faraz ur rehman Sharif top-scored for Midleton with a 33-ball 35, including a four and 4 sixes. After Balaji Suresh was bowled by Srihari Ravichandran, the middle and lower order fell in steady succession. Danish Iqbal (1) fell to Srihari Ravichandran, and Faraz ur rehman Sharif was caught off Ishaan Singh Seehra.
A late contribution from Christian Laubscher, who scored 28 runs off 21 balls, helped push the score forward before he was caught off Eddie Ross. Arun Kumar R added 11 before becoming one of Elham Momand’s two victims. Midleton were ultimately bowled out for 143 in 35.4 overs.
The Cork County bowling attack shared the wickets effectively, with Ishaan Singh Seehra (2-32), Elham Momand (2-31), and Srihari Ravichandran (2-19) picking up two wickets apiece.
Second Innings: Cork County CC 2nd XI
Chasing 144 for victory, Cork County CC 2nd XI lost early wickets but maintained a steady run rate, reaching 40 for 3 by the end of the 9th over. Ishaan Singh Seehra struck a quick 13 before being bowled by Danish Iqbal. Christian Laubscher then claimed two quick wickets, clean-bowling both Elham Momand (2) and Cillian Donald Ross (0) in the same over to leave the visitors at 23 for 3.
Eddie Ross (2) was dismissed caught-and-bowled by Danish Iqbal, bringing Robert Duggan to the crease to join opener Kaustubh Gude. The pair put together a crucial 77-run partnership for the fifth wicket to stabilize the chase. Robert Duggan made a swift 42 off 41 balls, including 5 fours and a six, before being caught off Danish Iqbal.
Midleton attempted a late comeback as Ayush Dubey (9) fell caught-and-bowled to Jigar Vyas and S Nagarajan (4) was run out, leaving Cork County at 138 for 7. However, Kaustubh Gude anchored the innings successfully from start to finish, remaining unbeaten on 44* off 76 balls. Captain Arpit Ahuja (2*) joined him to secure the victory in the 28th over.
For Midleton, Danish Iqbal returned the best bowling figures with 3 for 35 from his 9 overs, while Christian Laubscher took 2 for 8.
Hero of the Match
Kaustubh Gude (Cork County CC 2nd XI) > Kaustubh Gude carried his bat through the entire second innings, anchoring a tricky run chase for Cork County. His disciplined and unbeaten 44* off 76 balls provided the essential stability his team needed, absorbing pressure through multiple top-order collapses to ensure a successful three-wicket victory.
MCU Division 1 – Week 12
Match Report: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI vs County Kerry CC 2nd XI
Date: 4 July 2026
Venue: Oyster Oval, Tralee
Result: County Kerry CC 2nd XI won by 6 wickets
First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI
Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They faced a disciplined County Kerry bowling performance and struggled to build significant partnerships. Openers Umer Khan (14) and Jatin Jaitley (6) were both dismissed by Luqman kabir, who delivered an economical opening spell.
The middle-order suffered regular dismissals as Z Baramatiwala (15) was run out by Sohaib Asghar Chohan, and . Sagar (11) was caught by Usman Butt off the bowling of Kamran Muhammad. Spin and seam combinations from Adil Rahil accounted for Magesh Kumar (1) and captain Vikranth Masina (1) to leave the visitors in a precarious position.
Wicketkeeper Faizan Gul provided the primary resistance for Harlequins, top-scoring with 39 runs before being stumped by Varun Ghorpade off Noor Shah. Noor Shah then swept through the lower-middle order, dismissing Jayanth Komala (8) and Esmatullah Ibrahimi (4). Kamran Muhammad claimed the wicket of Manvinder Singh (6), while J Kalathera remained unbeaten on 5 as Cork Harlequins were bowled out for 131 in 40 overs.
Noor Shah led the bowling attack for County Kerry with figures of 3 for 19 from 5.1 overs, while Luqman kabir (2-13), Kamran Muhammad (2-12), and Adil Rahil (2-34) all claimed two wickets each.
Second Innings: County Kerry CC 2nd XI
Chasing a target of 132, County Kerry CC 2nd XI initiated their response with a steady opening partnership. Bilal Ahmed scored 24 runs before falling to a catch by Faizan Gul off the bowling of Vikranth Masina. His opening partner, Numan Ahmad, added 22 runs until he was caught by . Sagar off Magesh Kumar.
Vikranth Masina then generated a brief breakthrough period for Cork Harlequins, removing wicketkeeper Varun Ghorpade (7) and Adil Rahil (3) in quick succession to reduce the hosts to four wickets down.
However, any potential collapse was averted by an unbroken fifth-wicket partnership between Noor Shah and Luqman kabir. Luqman kabir scored an unbeaten 28, while Noor Shah contributed 10* to guide County Kerry across the finish line. The hosts completed the chase in the 30th over, reaching 133 for 4.
For Cork Harlequins, captain Vikranth Masina was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 3 for 22 from his 7.2 overs, while Magesh Kumar picked up 1 for 11.
Hero of the Match
Luqman kabir (County Kerry CC 2nd XI) > Luqman Kabir contributed decisively across both innings to secure victory for County Kerry. In the field, he set a highly defensive tone, returning exceptionally economical bowling figures of 2 wickets for just 13 runs from his 9 overs. He then returned with the bat to score an unbeaten 28 runs, neutralizing the opposition attack and guiding his side home.
MCU Division 3 – Week 12
Match Report: Lismore CC 1st XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI
Date: 4 July 2026
Venue: Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore
Result: Lismore CC 1st XI won by 97 runs
First Innings: Lismore CC 1st XI
Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI won the toss and elected to bowl first. Lismore CC 1st XI established a strong total, aided heavily by 82 extra runs conceded by the Blasters’ bowling attack.
Lismore lost early wickets as Sarath Jose (10) was bowled by BD Philip and Atul Wavhal (13) was trapped lbw by Sebin Scaria. A 62-run partnership for the third wicket stabilized the innings before Arun Marhew (15) was bowled by Aby chacko and Manikandan N (32) was caught off Pavi Sankar.
Wicketkeeper Jamsheed Mohammed anchored the middle and lower order, top-scoring for the hosts with 40 runs from 61 balls. He received support from Niju Joseph (18), captain G Nair (15), and A Veera (19). Lismore reached 250 runs in the 38th over before being bowled out for 252 in 38.2 overs when Jamsheed Mohammed was caught-and-bowled by Jeevan George.
For the Blasters, Pavi Sankar was the most successful bowler by volume with 3 for 58, while Sebin Scaria (2-46), BD Philip (2-38), and Jeevan George (2-17) collected two wickets each.
Second Innings: Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI
Chasing a target of 253, Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined and rotated Lismore bowling unit. Opener Arunraj Thalappilly (18) fell early to Jibrin Augustine, and Sarath Jose quickly followed up by dismissing both Pavi Sankar (1) and Ajay Abraham Rajan (2).
Opener Aby chacko managed 23 runs from 38 balls before being run out by A Veera, which triggered a middle-order collapse. Jeevan George (0) fell to G Nair, Ananthu Krishnan (1) was bowled by Jayamohan Kuruvilla, and Tenson Dsilva (5) was clean-bowled by Niju Joseph, leaving the visitors struggling at 95 for 7.
Blasters captain BD Philip offered the innings’ lone major resistance, striking a 49-ball 55 that featured 9 fours and a six. He shared a brief stand with Abdulkhader Anvar (6) before both fell to Arun Marhew. Vishnu Pillai remained unbeaten on 10* as J Prabhakaran bowled Sebin Scaria (0) in the 31st over to conclude the innings at 155.
Lismore utilized eight different bowlers, seven of whom took wickets. Sarath Jose (2-26) and Arun Marhew (2-21) led the column with two wickets apiece.
Hero of the Match
BD Philip (Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI) > Despite playing on the losing side, BD Philip delivered the standout individual performance of the match. He excelled across both disciplines, taking 2 wickets for 38 runs in the first innings before hitting a resilient, top-scoring half-century (55 runs off 49 balls) during the run chase.
MCU Division 2 – Week 12
Match Report: Clare CC 3rd XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI
Date: 4 July 2026
Venue: Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon
Result: Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI won by 2 wickets
First Innings: Clare CC 3rd XI
Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI won the toss and elected to field first. Clare CC 3rd XI faced immediate disruption in the opening over when Arun Balakrishnan Embran Kandy dismissed both M Salman (0) and Chandrasekaran Palanisamy (0) on consecutive deliveries. Daniyal Shams struck 19 runs from 25 balls before he too was bowled by Arun Balakrishnan Embran Kandy, leaving Clare at 29 for 3.
The middle order staged a recovery led by Shafiq Bajwa and R Shahid. The duo put together a 100-run partnership for the fifth wicket, moving the score from 46 for 4 past the 150-run threshold. Shafiq Bajwa top-scored for Clare with a patient 68 off 81 balls (11 fours), while R Shahid contributed a resilient 38 off 55 balls.
Following their departures—R Shahid caught off Ajith A and Shafiq Bajwa bowled by Feby K Keepanasseril Roby—the lower order was quickly dismantled by Ajith A. Muhammad Zaryab Feroze provided late resistance with a quick 31 off 21 balls before he became Ajith A’s fourth victim, concluding Clare’s innings at 198 all out in 36.4 overs.
For the Blasters, Ajith A led the bowling statistics with figures of 4 for 48 from 7.4 overs. Arun Balakrishnan Embran Kandy finished with a clinical 3 for 25, while Feby K Keepanasseril Roby picked up 2 for 41.
Second Innings: Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI
Chasing a target of 199, the Limerick Blasters got off to a steady start, guided by an opening partnership of 63 runs between George Raju (19) and Saji PULIMALAYIL (45). However, G Singh triggered a swift top-order collapse, removing George Raju and Feby K Keepanasseril Roby (0) in successive balls, before later dismissing Saji PULIMALAYIL.
Clare’s bowlers maintained pressure as Sreejith Kollarath Manikoth (13) fell to R Shahid and skipper Paulson George (8) was dismissed by A Udin, leaving the visitors struggling at 111 for 5.
The Blasters rebuilt their pursuit through a 70-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Ajith A and Thomas Raju. Ajith A scored a valuable 38 off 50 balls before falling to A Mukthar in the 37th over. This breakthrough sparked late tension as Prestige Jaison (4) was run out and Thomas Raju (36) was caught off Chandrasekaran Palanisamy with just five runs required for victory.
Arun Balakrishnan Embran Kandy (4*) and Rejeesh Shajibabu (1*) held their nerve to secure the final runs, completing the chase at 199 for 8 with three balls remaining in the 40-over contest.
For Clare, G Singh delivered a highly economical spell, taking 3 for 15 across his 8 overs.
Hero of the Match
Ajith A (Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI) > Ajith A produced a vital all-round performance that tilted the close contest in favor of the Blasters. He first restricted Clare’s lower-order acceleration by taking 4 wickets for 48 runs, and later returned with the bat under pressure to score a crucial 38 runs, anchoring the match-winning sixth-wicket partnership.
MCU Division 3 – Week 12
Match Report: Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI vs Waterford & District CC 1st XI
Date: 4 July 2026
Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork
Result: Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI won by 8 runs
First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI
Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They faced an early setback when opener Paul Bridgeman (0) was bowled by R Khalily in the second over. Hashim Bilal Ahsan and Merril Kahapola stabilized the top order with a 51-run partnership for the second wicket before Merril Kahapola (18) was caught off Mohd Siblee Islam.
Hashim Bilal Ahsan anchored the front half of the innings, compiling 52 runs from 100 balls. Following his dismissal to Farooq khan Naseri, captain Dave Peet took control of the innings. Despite losing D Divakaran (6), Bilal Ahsan (15), and A Gumber (1) to quick wickets, Dave Peet remained unbeaten on 60* off 58 balls (5 fours, 1 six).
A late-innings cameo from Venkatesh Kumar, who struck 21* off 14 balls, combined with 33 extras—which included 5 penalty runs awarded when a ball struck a fielding side helmet—pushed the hosts past the 200-mark. Cork Harlequins concluded their 40 overs at 206 for 6.
For Waterford & District CC, Farooq Khan Naseri was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 3 for 46 from his 6 overs.
Second Innings: Waterford & District CC 1st XI
Chasing 207 for victory, Waterford & District CC 1st XI encountered heavy resistance from the Cork Harlequins bowling unit, sliding to 63 for 5 by the 16th over. Merril Kahapola caused major damage to the top order, dismissing Aaron Pinto (6), Mohd Siblee Islam (19), and PS Francis (6). Meanwhile, Bilal Ahsan removed R Khalily (9), and Ammar Maqbool claimed the wicket of Zubair Shahid (9).
Sami Noor led the counter-attack for the visitors, scoring a resilient 58 off 61 balls. He found brief partners in SK Jayaram (22) and Muhammad Hussain (6) before both fell to Bilal Ahsan and Venkatesh Kumar, respectively. Farooq Khan Naseri (1) followed quickly, leaving Waterford in a difficult position at 116 for 8.
Captain Benjamin Martin (22* off 43 balls) then joined Sami Noor in a crucial 77-run partnership for the ninth wicket, bringing Waterford within striking distance of the target. However, Venkatesh Kumar broke the stand by removing Sami Noor caught behind by Dave Peet. With 14 runs needed from the final overs, Merril Kahapola trapped Syed Shakib Shaharia (4) lbw to bowl Waterford out for 198, securing an 8-run victory for Harlequins.
Merril Kahapola finished with defensive figures of 4 for 33, while Bilal Ahsan bowled economically to claim 3 for 19 from his 8 overs.
Hero of the Match
Merril Kahapola (Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI) > Merril Kahapola delivered a decisive bowling performance to defend a moderate total. He regularly dismantled Waterford’s batting partnerships, returning the match-winning figures of 4 for 33 from 7.3 overs, including the final wicket that sealed the narrow 8-run victory for his side.
MCU Division 1 – Week 12
Match Report: Nenagh CC 1st XI vs Limerick CC 2nd XI
Date: 4 July 2026
Venue: Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh
Result: Nenagh CC 1st XI won by 136 runs
First Innings: Nenagh CC 1st XI
Nenagh CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They experienced a difficult opening period against the new ball, sliding to 44 for 4 within the first 15 overs. Waqas Mehmood was primary among the early breakthroughs, dismissing asif safin (0) and Roshan Patel (9), while Syed Asif Hussain trapped Sreehari Vinobaji (1) lbw and Abdul Baqi Khan dismissed Cinulal Varickatharappel (12).
Tony Kurian and captain Vimal John Mathai initiated a recovery with a 76-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Tony Kurian made 59 off 70 balls (9 fours) before falling to S Madyalkar, and Vimal John Mathai (16) departed shortly after to Muhammad khan Azizuallah, leaving Nenagh at 121 for 6.
Naveen George then fundamentally altered the momentum of the innings with an unbeaten, aggressive cameo. Scoring 83* off just 37 balls—including 7 fours and 7 sixes—he anchored a rapid 120-run seventh-wicket partnership. He was well supported by J Mathew, who struck 46 runs from 33 balls before being caught off Waqas Mehmood in the final over. Nenagh concluded their allotted 45 overs with a robust total of 257 for 7.
Among the Limerick bowlers, Waqas Mehmood took 3 for 53 from his 9 overs, while Abdul Baqi Khan bowled defensively to finish with 1 for 19 from 9 overs.
Second Innings: Limerick CC 2nd XI
Chasing 258 for victory, Limerick CC 2nd XI struggled to manage the target requirements, collapsing to 75 for 7 by the 15th over. Roshan Patel made immediate inroads by clean-bowling Syed Asif Hussain (10) and YASH SRIVASTAVA (0), alongside having opener Sourabh Teke (28) caught. Cinulal Varickatharappel also contributed by removing Bharat Dahima (8).
Tony Kurian then tore through the middle order in a highly economical spell, taking three wickets in quick succession. He accounted for Muhammad Abubaker (4), Skandan Lakshmanan (0), and captain Waqas Mehmood (0).
S Madyalkar offered the only substantial resistance for the visitors, fighting a lonely battle to compile an unbeaten 50* off 49 balls, featuring 7 fours. He added 45 runs for the eighth wicket alongside Abdul Baqi Khan (9). However, the match came to a swift end in the 26th over when Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan struck twice in two balls, clean-bowling Abdul Baqi Khan and trapping Muhammad khan Azizuallah (0) lbw. Limerick were bowled out for 121.
Roshan Patel (3-26) and Tony Kurian (3-15) led the Nenagh bowling cards, with Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan adding late support with 2 for 18.
Hero of the Match
Naveen George (Nenagh CC 1st XI) > Naveen George transformed the trajectory of the match with a blistering, counter-attacking performance with the bat. Entering the crease with his side under significant pressure at 121 for 6, his rapid 83* off 37 balls effectively took the game away from the opposition and set up a match-winning total.
MCU Division 3 – Week 12
Match Report: United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 3rd XI
Date: 4 July 2026
Venue: Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel, Tipperary
Result: United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI won by 133 runs
First Innings: United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI
United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar (18) and Robin Raj (36) provided a solid platform, taking the score to 40 without loss in the powerplay. However, County Kerry CC 3rd XI triggered a top-order collapse, reducing Clonmel to 94 for 5. Devon Janjetich claimed the wickets of Subeesh Velappan (4) and Robin Raj, while Jithu Jayaprakash and Joshua Thulasi Raman dismissed Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar and Sarath Divakaran (7) respectively. Ahmad Qamar (6) was also dismissed during this phase.
The innings was revived by a crucial 69-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Babar Ali and captain Sharan Narke (26). Babar Ali anchored the remainder of the innings, top-scoring with 67 runs off 72 balls, including 7 fours and a six.
Late-order acceleration from Henry Michael (20) and Kapil Jawandha, who hit a quickfire 27* off 13 balls, propelled the hosts forward. Assisted by 41 extra runs from the bowling side, Clonmel finished their allotted 40 overs on a competitive 253 for 8.
For County Kerry, Joshua Thulasi Raman was the most successful bowler, taking 3 for 42 from his 8 overs, while Devon Janjetich finished with 2 for 61.
Second Innings: County Kerry CC 3rd XI
Chasing 254 for victory, County Kerry CC 3rd XI collapsed under consistent pressure from the Clonmel bowling attack, slipping to 66 for 8 within 18 overs. Ahmad Qamar made early inroads by clean-bowling both Jithu Jayaprakash (5) and captain Devon Janjetich (4).
Babar Ali and Sharan Narke then dismantled the middle order. Babar Ali accounted for Shreyas Padmanabha Sharma Beedubail (2), Karthik S (8), and Joshua Thulasi Raman (0). Sharan Narke removed opener A Hassan (1) and had Rahul Y (16) stumped. Kapil Jawandha also contributed by removing Ananya Mishra (4).
A defensive ninth-wicket partnership of 34 runs delayed the inevitable, as M Chakari remained unbeaten on 21* off 48 balls. The final wickets fell when Calum MacLean Stewart (10) was run out by Kapil Jawandha, and Paul Swaine (1) was caught off Henry Michael. County Kerry were bowled out for 120 in 28.3 overs, conceding a 133-run defeat.
Babar Ali led the bowling unit with figures of 3 for 22, well supported by Ahmad Qamar (2-12) and Sharan Narke (2-17).
Hero of the Match
Babar Ali (United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI) > Babar Ali produced a definitive all-round performance to secure victory for his side. He first stabilized the Clonmel innings from a precarious position, scoring a vital 67 runs to set up a target of 253, before returning with the ball to claim 3 for 22 from his 4 overs to halt any potential fightback from the opposition.
MCU Division 2 – Week 12
Match Report: UCC CC 1st XI vs Limerick CC 3rd XI
Date: 5 July 2026
Venue: The Farm Curraheen, UCC, Cork
Result: UCC CC 1st XI won by 118 runs
First Innings: UCC CC 1st XI
UCC CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They suffered an immediate top-order collapse under a clinical spell from Sathya Prabu Sivakumar, slipping to 10 for 4 inside the first three overs. Shreyas Vijay (4), Chirag Mahajan (1), and Ijlal Haidar (2) were all dismissed by Sathya Prabu Sivakumar, while Adnan Abbas (0) was run out. When Sarvesh Pisal (2) fell to MU Basheer, UCC were struggling at 29 for 5.
Captain Kush Patel then anchored a major recovery for the hosts. He initially paired with wicketkeeper Sahil Kamble (28) for a 61-run sixth-wicket partnership. Following Sahil Kamble’s dismissal by Abdur Rahman, Kush Patel combined with Vaibhav Nair (37) to add a further 85 runs for the seventh wicket, guiding UCC past the 150-run mark.
Sathya Prabu Sivakumar returned to remove Vaibhav Nair, Vedang Shinde (6), and Linith Jothiyani Mohan Raj (0) in quick succession to claim a six-wicket haul. Kush Patel was the final batsman dismissed, run out for a crucial 86 off 105 balls (10 fours, 1 six), as UCC finished on 206 all out in 37.3 overs.
For Limerick, Sathya Prabu Sivakumar led the bowling unit with notable figures of 6 for 28 from his 7 overs, supported by Abdur Rahman who took 1 for 15 in his 8 overs.
Second Innings: Limerick CC 3rd XI
Chasing 207 for victory, Limerick CC 3rd XI struggled to establish partnerships and encountered a dominant spell from Chirag Mahajan. They lost regular wickets from the outset, falling to 24 for 5 in the 10th over. Chirag Mahajan dismissed Shravan Chandrashekharaiah (5), Sathya Prabu Sivakumar (0), and chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad (8), while Ijlal Haidar trapped Monish Pawar (0) lbw and Chirag Mahajan added the wicket of MU Basheer (0).
YASH SRIVASTAVA (10) and Deepak Nagaraju (10) reached double figures but were quickly removed by Vaibhav Nair and Chirag Mahajan respectively. Abdur Rahman (0) also fell cheaply to Vaibhav Nair, leaving the score at 59 for 8.
A defensive lower-order effort from Ramji Lakshmanan (7 off 36 balls) and Jack Vercoe (10 off 26 balls) delayed the result, aided by 37 extras conceded by the bowling side. However, Sarvesh Pisal had Jack Vercoe caught, and Shreyas Vijay bowled Ramji Lakshmanan to wrap up the innings for 88 in 25.5 overs.
Chirag Mahajan led the UCC defense, returning figures of 5 for 28 from his 8 overs. Ijlal Haidar bowled exceptionally economically, taking 1 for 8 from 8 overs, while Vaibhav Nair claimed 2 for 10.
Hero of the Match
Kush Patel (UCC CC 1st XI) > Kush Patel engineered a match-winning performance under severe pressure. Coming to the crease with his team precariously placed at 10 for 4, the UCC captain compiled a resilient 86 runs off 105 balls to resurrect the innings and set a target that ultimately proved completely beyond the opposition’s reach.
MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup – Week 12
Match Report: Midleton CC 1st XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI
Date: 5 July 2026
Venue: Townparks, Midleton
Result: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI won by 6 wickets
First Innings: Midleton CC 1st XI
Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision yielded immediate dividends as Midleton CC 1st XI suffered a severe top-order collapse, falling to 10 for 3 within the first three overs. Seanan Jones was instrumental in this early breakthrough, dismissing Fayyaz Khan (0), Zuhair Shah (1), and Awais Yasin ahmed (8).
Majid Khan and AS Wattoo constructed a minor recovery with a 48-run partnership for the fourth wicket. However, Seanan Jones broke the stand by trapping AS Wattoo (16) lbw, and J Kalathera followed up by removing Majid Khan, who top-scored for the upper order with 34 runs off 45 balls.
J Kalathera then ran through the middle and lower order, dismissing Adeel Rafi Ahmed (8), Javed Ahmed Azami (4), and M Ali (0) to leave Midleton struggling at 103 for 9. Muhammad Shabir offered strong late resistance, remaining unbeaten on 39* off 46 balls, and combined with H Safi (11) for a 38-run final-wicket partnership. Seanan Jones wrapped up the innings in the 31st over, clean-bowling H Safi to dismiss Midleton for 141.
Seanan Jones led the bowling display with prominent figures of 5 for 33 from 8.5 overs, while J Kalathera provided excellent support with 4 for 48 from his 9 overs.
Second Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI
Chasing a modest target of 142, Cork Harlequins encountered a ferocious opening spell from Midleton bowler H Safi, who completely dismantled their top order. Harlequins collapsed from 13 for 0 to a precarious 31 for 4 during the initial powerplay. H Safi claimed all four early wickets, accounting for Connor Stevenson (2), Adam Hickey (17), Dineth Sumanasinghe (5), and Seanan Jones (0).
Faced with a potential batting collapse, Shivam Kislay and captain Kieran O’Reilly came together to steady the innings. The duo adopted a highly disciplined approach, applying themselves to neutralize the Midleton bowling attack over the subsequent 28 overs.
Shivam Kislay anchored the chase to finish unbeaten on 46* off 83 balls, while Kieran O’Reilly provided steady support at the other end with a resilient 40* off 93 balls. Backed by 32 extra runs conceded by the bowling side, their unbroken 111-run fifth-wicket partnership securely guided Cork Harlequins across the line in the 38th over without further loss.
For Midleton, H Safi finished with exceptional individual figures of 4 for 42 from his 9 overs, while Javed Ahmed Azami bowled defensively to concede just 19 runs from his 10 overs.
Hero of the Match
Seanan Jones (Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI) > Seanan Jones earned the distinction for a defining performance with the ball in the first innings. His lethal opening spell and subsequent returns broke the back of the Midleton batting line-up, yielding a match-winning five-wicket haul (5 for 33) that ensured the opposition was restricted to a low, chaseable total.
MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup – Week 12
Match Report: County Galway CC 1st XI vs Clare CC 1st XI
Date: 5 July 2026
Venue: Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon
Result: County Galway CC 1st XI won by 37 runs
First Innings: County Galway CC 1st XI
Clare CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision initially paid off as County Galway CC 1st XI struggled early in the powerplay, collapsing to 63 for 6 inside 20 overs. K Javed dismissed S Burra (0) and SR Lella (10), while Zaheer U bowled S Gayam (2). WS Qureshi also contributed by removing S Singh (5) and top-order batsman S Nasim (31), before Gurpreet Singh trapped B Fanakzai (2) lbw.
Faced with a low total, captain I Sumit and K Mehmood came together to anchor a definitive rescue effort. The pair compiled a crucial 119-run partnership for the seventh wicket to completely reshape the innings. K Mehmood scored at a rapid pace, hitting 70 runs off 71 balls including 10 fours and a six, before being run out.
I Sumit played a patient, anchoring role to register 53 runs off 120 balls. Following their departures, late runs from Praveen Raj Raja (12*) took Galway to a final score of 213 all out in 49.1 overs.
For Clare, Gurpreet Singh returned the best figures with 3 for 35 from his 7.1 overs, while K Javed (2-18) and WS Qureshi (2-39) claimed two wickets apiece.
Second Innings: Clare CC 1st XI
Chasing 214 for victory, Clare CC 1st XI lost captain Karthik Gajendra (2) early to I Sumit. Openers Ahmad Khaleel and Raj More (6) attempted a recovery, with Ahmad Khaleel playing aggressively to hit 49 runs off 43 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. However, S Singh dismissed both batsmen to stall the hosts’ momentum.
Hrushikesh Pardeshi contributed 25 runs before being run out by S Burra, which triggered a steady collapse through the lower-middle order. Vignesh (11) and Zaheer U (4) fell to the bowling of K Mehmood, while S Nasim dismissed K Javed (11) and WS Qureshi (13) in quick succession to leave Clare vulnerable at 142 for 8.
S Pannerselvam attempted a late rearguard action with 18 runs, and Sapan Kale added 9, but the target proved too distant. B Fanakzai had Sapan Kale caught, and S Singh finished off the tail by trapping S Pannerselvam lbw in the 39th over, bowling Clare out for 176.
S Singh led the Galway defense with figures of 3 for 37 from 7.2 overs. K Mehmood (2-35) and S Nasim (2-38) each finished with two wickets.
Hero of the Match
K Mehmood (County Galway CC 1st XI) > K Mehmood delivered an outstanding all-round performance that secured the match for County Galway. Coming to the crease with his team in deep trouble at 63 for 6, his counter-attacking 70 runs off 71 balls swung the momentum back to the visitors. He then returned with the ball to claim 2 for 35 from 9 overs, breaking the resistance of Clare’s middle order.
MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup – Week 12
Match Report: County Kerry CC 1st XI vs Nenagh CC 1st XI
Date: 5 July 2026
Venue: Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh
Result: County Kerry CC 1st XI won by 392 runs
First Innings: County Kerry CC 1st XI
County Kerry CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bat first, producing a high-scoring innings to post a total of 471 for 6 from their 50 overs. Openers Alam Morshed and Muhsin Ali established a commanding foundation with a 211-run opening partnership inside 23 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Muhsin Ali scored a rapid 103 off 57 balls, featuring 12 fours and 6 sixes, before falling to Vimal John Mathai.
Following the first breakthrough, Alam Morshed continued to anchor the innings alongside Braden Stuart Warnke (28). Alam Morshed went on to top-score with 170 runs from 145 balls, striking 19 fours and 6 sixes before being dismissed by Shibin Sebastian in the 45th over.
Awais Saghir maintained the scoring rate with an aggressive lower-middle order performance, striking 97 runs off just 43 balls (11 fours, 5 sixes) before being run out in the final over. Minor contributions from Q Butt (11) and Tyson Warnke (10), combined with 35 extras, pushed the visitors to their final total.
For Nenagh, captain Vimal John Mathai (2-79) and T George (2-84) were the only bowlers to claim multiple wickets.
Second Innings: Nenagh CC 1st XI
Chasing a target of 472, Nenagh CC 1st XI met with immediate resistance from the County Kerry bowling attack, collapsing to 12 for 4 within the opening six overs. Mohsin Taj engineered the top-order collapse, removing Prateek Sharma (1), Tinu John (5), and A Paul (0), while US Sherzad dismissed captain Vimal John Mathai (0).
US Sherzad struck again in the 11th over to remove Harshal Gore (2). Mohsin Taj then returned to clean up the middle order, taking the wickets of Dhanaraj Mavila (0) and Vivek Sebastian (0) to complete a five-wicket haul. Y Ali continued the momentum by dismissing T George (1) and Shibin Sebastian (4).
Cinulal Varickatharappel provided the lone resistance for the home side, top-scoring with 47 runs off 54 balls. His innings came to an end via a run out by Braden Stuart Warnke in the 22nd over, concluding Nenagh’s innings at 79 all out.
Mohsin Taj delivered the standout bowling performance for County Kerry, returning figures of 5 for 19 from his 10 overs. US Sherzad (2-24) and Y Ali (2-29) finished with two wickets apiece.
Hero of the Match
Alam Morshed (County Kerry CC 1st XI) > Alam Morshed earned the distinction through a comprehensive batting performance. His composed 170 runs off 145 balls anchored the innings, enabling his team to build an insurmountable total of 471 and effectively taking the game away from the opposition.
Munster Cricket Union (MCU) Sports Hub Senior Cup — Week 12
Match Date: 5 July 2026 Venue: Adare Manor, Limerick Result: Limerick CC 1st XI won by 2 wickets
First Innings: Cork County CC 1st XI
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Cork County CC encountered early difficulties during the opening powerplay. Openers Donald Marakassery (6) and Ritesh Sah (0) fell within the first six overs, leaving the visitors at 22 for 2.
A resilient third-wicket partnership stabilized the innings, as Girish Khot (29 off 81 balls) and Niall Donnelly (38 off 85 balls) combined for a 50-run stand over 121 deliveries. At the drinks break at the 25-over mark, Cork County stood at 67 for 2.
Following Girish Khot’s dismissal in the 27th over, the Limerick bowling attack, led by Prasad Hegde, began taking regular wickets. Ross Durity contributed a brisk 19, but middle-order contributions remained limited as Mohammad Abas Faizi (7), Prashant Singh (3), and Mark Donnelly (6) were dismissed in quick succession, reducing the side to 136 for 8.
A late-innings effort from Darshit Shetty, who remained unbeaten on 19, alongside captain Samuel Jacob Fenn (25 off 25 balls), pushed the total forward with a 45-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Cork County was eventually bowled out for 183 in exactly 50 overs, aided by 31 extras.
For Limerick, Prasad Hegde was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 47 runs in his 10 overs. Ramoji Alla provided disciplined support, taking 2 for 28 in 9 overs, while Anvesh Bogavelly delivered a highly economical spell of 1 for 11 across his 10 overs, including 5 maidens.
Second Innings: Limerick CC 1st XI
Chasing a target of 184, Limerick CC started steadily, navigating the first 10 overs without loss to reach 35 runs. Cork County’s bowlers struck back shortly after the powerplay, with Mark Donnelly dismissing Karthik Maniaraas (13) and Samuel Jacob Fenn accounting for Bharat Dahima (15) to leave Limerick at 39 for 2.
Captain Anvesh Bogavelly then joined Nishant Kumar to shift the momentum, putting together a rapid 50-run partnership for the third wicket off just 32 deliveries. Anvesh Bogavelly scored an aggressive 37 off 24 balls, hitting 6 boundaries, before falling to Darshit Shetty.
Anvesh Bogavelly’s departure triggered a middle-order collapse engineered by Prashant Singh. Limerick slipped from a comfortable 103 for 2 to 139 for 7, losing Dharmesh Patel (10), Nishant Kumar (27), Prasad Hegde (8), and Bhargavkumar Ghanshyambhai Patel (2) in short sequence.
When Pavan Prajapati (8) became Prashant Singh’s fourth victim in the 36th over, Limerick required another 20 runs with only two wickets remaining. Ramoji Alla anchored the lower-order chase with a composed, unbeaten 28 off 46 balls. Partnering with Ajay Hari (12 not out), the pair secured the victory, reaching 189 for 8 in 41.4 overs.
Prashant Singh was the standout bowler for Cork County, returning figures of 4 wickets for 35 runs in his 10 overs, while Darshit Shetty picked up 2 for 30.
Hero of the Match
Prasad Hegde (Limerick CC) While several players turned in strong individual performances—most notably Prashant Singh with his 4-wicket haul for Cork County and Anvesh Bogavelly for his all-round contributions—Prasad Hegde earns the distinction for his definitive impact on the match outcome. His return of 3 for 47 dismantled Cork County’s middle order, effectively restricting the visitors to a below-par total of 183, which ultimately proved defendable for the hosts.
MCU U13 League – Week 12
Match Report: Limerick CC U13 XI vs Club Lismore CC U13
Date: 5 July 2026
Venue: Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore, Waterford
Result: Limerick CC U13 XI won by 100 runs
First Innings: Limerick CC U13 XI
Limerick CC U13 XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They lost opener Kulwant Singh (1) early, bowled by Aarav Mishra in the second over. Following the initial wicket, wicketkeeper Anvit Bharadwaj and Atharvan Alagesan stabilized the innings with a 71-run second-wicket partnership. Both batsmen retired not out upon reaching the mandatory threshold, with Anvit Bharadwaj scoring 30 off 26 balls (5 fours) and Atharvan Alagesan compiling 31 off 28 balls (5 fours).
Vishnu Pavan Rao (0) fell shortly after to Sadhini Jayawardana, but captain Faizan Chaudhry maintained the scoring momentum. He struck a rapid 30 off 18 balls, hitting 7 fours, before also retiring not out. Apoorvan Alagesan added 8 runs before being trapped lbw by Khalid Khan, and A Aftab (0) was dismissed by Sadeu Jayawardana on the final ball of the innings. Assisted by 46 extras, Limerick posted a total of 148 for 4 in 17.5 overs.
For Lismore, Sadeu Jayawardana was the most economical bowler, taking 1 for 5 from his 2.5 overs. Aarav Mishra (1-26), Sadhini Jayawardana (1-25), and Khalid Khan (1-31) each claimed a wicket.
Second Innings: Club Lismore CC U13
Chasing a target of 149, Club Lismore CC U13 struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Limerick bowling attack and were restricted to 48 all out in 14.4 overs. Vishnu Pavan Rao made the initial breakthroughs by clean-bowling both Z Lismore (0) and Hugo Trigg (0) early in the piece.
Kulwant Singh maintained the pressure by dismissing Khalid Khan (1) and Aarav Mishra (0) in quick succession, leaving Lismore at 12 for 4. Lismore captain Sadeu Jayawardana offered the most substantial resistance with the bat, top-scoring for his side with 16 runs off 31 balls before being caught off Faizan Chaudhry.
The lower order could not sustain the chase as M Aftab removed Dhruv Yadav (1) and Sadhini Jayawardana (7), while Ezra Golding (0) was run out to conclude the match.
Limerick utilized eight bowlers, five of whom registered wickets. Vishnu Pavan Rao (2-1), Kulwant Singh (2-10), and M Aftab (2-4) all secured two wickets apiece to seal the 100-run victory.
Hero of the Match
Anvit Bharadwaj (Limerick CC U13 XI) > Anvit Bharadwaj set the foundation for Limerick’s comprehensive victory. His composed top-order display of 30 runs from 26 balls anchored the primary partnership of the match, allowing his side to build a total that proved well beyond Lismore’s reach. He later completed a clean performance behind the stumps in the second innings.
