Match Report: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 2nd XI
Competition: Munster Cricket Union (MCU) Division 1 – Week 15
Date: 25 July 2026
Venue: Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety
Toss: County Kerry CC 2nd XI elected to bowl
Result: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI won by 73 runs
First Innings: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI
After being inserted to bat, Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI posted a total of 312 all out in 44.5 overs.
Opening batsman Anunath Gopinathan Valsala set a aggressive tone early in the innings, reaching his half-century off just 29 deliveries before being dismissed for 52 (9 fours, 1 six). Following the loss of early wickets, Regis Rex stabilized the innings with a quickfire 57 off 34 balls, combining with captain Thomas Raju (41 off 71) to advance the score.
The middle-order acceleration was driven by Jeffin Mathew, who top-scored with 83 runs off 47 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes). Mathew and Thomas Raju shared a key 110-run partnership for the sixth wicket to push the total past 280. A late tail-end collapse saw the final four wickets fall for 30 runs, with Majid Yousaf being the standout bowler for County Kerry, taking 4 for 37 from 8 overs. Luqman kabir (2 for 53) and Zeeshan Arif (2 for 25) were the other main wicket-takers. County Kerry were also assessed a 6-run penalty in the 44th over for a slow over rate.
Second Innings: County Kerry CC 2nd XI
Chasing a target of 313, County Kerry CC 2nd XI struggled early against opening spells from Rahul Poulose (1 for 15) and Regis Rex (2 for 24), slumping to 22 for 3 inside the first 10 overs.
Middle-order contributions from Alam Morshed (43 off 66) and Shani Alam (40 off 42) offered some resistance, bringing up the team’s century. Zeeshan Arif added a rapid 38 off 26 balls late in the innings, supported by Alvin Rahman Fahad (28), but County Kerry remained behind the required run rate throughout.
Dileep Raveendran Nair broke the middle-order momentum with 2 for 41, while Arun Kumar Harikumar wrapped up the lower order, finishing as the innings’ leading bowler with figures of 4 for 33 in 5.1 overs. County Kerry were eventually bowled out for 239 in 40.1 overs.
Match Summary
- Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI: 312 all out in 44.5 overs (Jeffin Mathew 83, Regis Rex 57, Anunath Gopinathan Valsala 52; Majid Yousaf 4/37)
- County Kerry CC 2nd XI: 239 all out in 40.1 overs (Alam Morshed 43, Shani Alam 40; Arun Kumar Harikumar 4/33, Regis Rex 2/24)
Hero of the Match
Jeffin Mathew (Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI) — Played the defining innings of the match, scoring a rapid 83 off 47 balls to shift the momentum, anchoring a 110-run sixth-wicket partnership, and taking three catches in the field.
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Match Report: Clare CC 1st XI vs Limerick CC 2nd XI
Competition: Munster Cricket Union (MCU) Division 1 – Week 15
Date: 25 July 2026
Venue: Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon
Toss: Limerick CC 2nd XI elected to bowl
Result: Clare CC 1st XI won by 45 runs
First Innings: Clare CC 1st XI
After electing to field first, Limerick CC 2nd XI made early inroads into the Clare top order. Opening bowler Parth Borghare delivered an economical spell (2 for 11 from 9 overs), while Waqas Mehmood dismantled the top order to leave Clare struggling at 32 for 3.
S Taj (38) and R Shahid (22) rebuilt the innings with a 50-run fourth-wicket partnership. However, Mehmood triggered another collapse, taking key wickets to reduce Clare to 94 for 7. Mehmood finished as the top bowler for Limerick, claiming 4 for 36 in 8 overs.
Useful runs from Raj More (27) helped steady the innings before number ten batsman Hamza Ahmadzay provided late momentum. Ahmadzay scored a counter-attacking 54 off 31 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes), bringing up his half-century in just 30 deliveries to lift Clare CC to a total of 192 all out in 43.5 overs. Sathya Prabu Sivakumar and Sarfraz Ramay picked up a wicket each for Limerick.
Second Innings: Limerick CC 2nd XI
Chasing 193 for victory, Limerick CC 2nd XI suffered a major early breakdown against an aggressive opening spell from Clare’s K Javed. Javed swept through the top order, taking four quick wickets to reduce Limerick to 29 for 4.
Parth Borghare mounted a fightback from the middle order, top-scoring with 45 off 57 balls (5 fours, 1 six). He found support from Pavan Prajapati (19) and captain Waqas Mehmood (19), guiding Limerick past the 100-run mark.
However, Clare’s change bowlers maintained pressure. Faizan Hakim cleaned up the lower order, taking 3 for 22 in 3.5 overs, while Gurpreet Singh, Zaheer U, and WS Qureshi took one wicket apiece. Limerick were eventually bowled out for 147 in 30.5 overs, falling 45 runs short of the target.
Match Summary
- Clare CC 1st XI: 192 all out in 43.5 overs (Hamza Ahmadzay 54, S Taj 38, Raj More 27; Waqas Mehmood 4/36, Parth Borghare 2/11)
- Limerick CC 2nd XI: 147 all out in 30.5 overs (Parth Borghare 45, Pavan Prajapati 19, Waqas Mehmood 19; K Javed 4/32, Faizan Hakim 3/22)
Hero of the Match
Hamza Ahmadzay (Clare CC 1st XI) — Turned the course of the match from lower in the order, smashing a rapid 54 off 31 balls to lift his team from a precarious position to a defendable target of 192, while also taking a catch in the field.
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Match Report: Midleton CC 2nd XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI
Competition: MCU Junior Cup – Week 15
Date: 25 July 2026
Venue: Townparks, Midleton
Toss: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI elected to bat
Result: Midleton CC 2nd XI won by 5 wickets
First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI
After electing to bat first, Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI experienced a top-order collapse due to an extraordinary opening spell from Christian Laubscher. Laubscher, who took four wickets in his first three overs—including two in his first over—to leave Harlequins at 1 for 4 in the 3rd over.
Faizan Gul (21) and Callum Stevenson (9) stabilized the innings temporarily with a 51-run partnership for the fifth wicket, bolstered by extras. Following their departures, Preston Searra top-scored for Harlequins with 36 off 40 balls (4 fours, 1 six), building a 58-run seventh-wicket stand alongside Manvinder Singh (19).
Late runs from Jayanth Komala (12 not out) and Venkatesh Kumar (11) helped extend the total, but Harlequins were ultimately bowled out for 146 in 35.1 overs. Laubscher finished as the standout bowler with remarkable figures of 5 for 9 from 6 overs (including 2 maidens). Single wickets were also claimed by Danish Iqbal, Atif Jameel, MUHAMMAD ALI, Fayyaz Khan, and Naman Gandhi.
Second Innings: Midleton CC 2nd XI
Chasing 147 for victory, Midleton CC 2nd XI mounted a steady pursuit anchored by wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Gandhi. Gandhi posted a patient half-century, scoring 50 off 78 balls (4 fours) to keep the target within reach.
Supported by top and middle-order contributions from Shan Sarhadi (12), Sunny Dhiver (10), and an unbeaten Adeel Rafi Ahmed (29 not out off 66 balls), Midleton steadily chipped away at the required runs.
Cork Harlequins maintained discipline with the ball, with single wickets going to Umer Khan (1 for 30), Vikranth Masina (1 for 36), Preston Searra (1 for 15), and I Ahsan (1 for 11). However, the target proved insufficient, and Fayyaz Khan (6 not out) struck a boundary to complete the chase as Midleton reached 149 for 5 in 37.5 overs, securing a five-wicket win.
Match Summary
- Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI: 146 all out in 35.1 overs (Preston Searra 36, Faizan Gul 21, Manvinder Singh 19; Christian Laubscher 5/9)
- Midleton CC 2nd XI: 149/5 in 37.5 overs (Naman Gandhi 50, Adeel Rafi Ahmed 29*; Preston Searra 1/15, I Ahsan 1/11)
Hero of the Match
Christian Laubscher (Midleton CC 2nd XI) — Set up the victory with a devastating opening spell of fast bowling, taking 5 wickets for just 9 runs in 6 overs to eliminate Cork Harlequins’ top order early in the match.
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Match Report: Cork County CC 2nd XI vs Nenagh CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Junior Cup – Week 15
Date: 25 July 2026
Venue: The Mardyke, Cork
Toss: Cork County CC 2nd XI elected to bat
Result: Nenagh CC 1st XI won by 7 wickets
First Innings: Cork County CC 2nd XI
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Cork County CC 2nd XI were dismissed for 83 in 23 overs following a disciplined bowling effort from Nenagh CC 1st XI.
Cork County’s top order struggled to construct partnerships. Captain Arpit Ahuja top-scored for the side with 22 off 24 balls (5 fours) before falling to Naveen George, who took 3 for 43 across his 7 overs. The middle order offered little resistance as S Nagarajan added 17 off 13 deliveries, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to reach double figures.
The defining spell of the innings came from Rajkumar Nagulsamy, who registered figures of 5 for 14 in 7 overs (including 2 maidens). Nagulsamy systematically worked through Cork County’s middle and lower order. Jomy Joseph (1 for 18) and Cinulal Varickatharappel (1 for 1) took a wicket apiece to wrap up the innings.
Second Innings: Nenagh CC 1st XI
Chasing 84 for victory, Nenagh CC 1st XI completed the target in 14.3 overs, finishing on 85 for 3.
Cork County made minor early inroads, with Assam Ishfaq (1 for 13), Parag Soni (1 for 29), and Ishaan Singh Seehra (1 for 23) taking single wickets to leave Nenagh at 31 for 3 after 9.1 overs. Sreehari Vinobaji contributed 15 runs at the top of the order.
However, an unbroken 54-run partnership for the fourth wicket settled the contest. Naveen George struck a rapid 26 not out off 16 balls (4 fours, 1 six), alongside Tony Kurian, who finished on 18 not out off 32 balls (3 fours). Supported by 23 extras, Nenagh comfortably secured the seven-wicket victory.
Match Summary
- Cork County CC 2nd XI: 83 all out in 23 overs (Arpit Ahuja 22, S Nagarajan 17; Rajkumar Nagulsamy 5/14, Naveen George 3/43)
- Nenagh CC 1st XI: 85/3 in 14.3 overs (Naveen George 26*, Tony Kurian 18*; Assam Ishfaq 1/13, Ishaan Singh Seehra 1/23)
Hero of the Match
Rajkumar Nagulsamy (Nenagh CC 1st XI) — Delivered a game-changing spell with the ball, picking up 5 wickets for just 14 runs in 7 overs to dismantle the host side’s batting lineup and set up a straightforward chase.
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Match Report: Limerick CC U15 XI vs Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI
Competition: MCU U15 Superleague – Week 15
Date: 25 July 2026
Venue: Adare Manor, Limerick
Toss: Limerick CC U15 XI elected to bat
Result: Limerick CC U15 XI won by 107 runs
First Innings: Limerick CC U15 XI
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Limerick CC U15 XI compiled a substantial total of 273 for 5 from their allotted 40 overs.
Despite losing an early wicket, Abubakar Aziz Ullah (25 off 21) and Chinmay Shinde (37 off 30) stabilized the top order before A Gumber (2 for 52) struck twice for Cork Harlequins. Atharvan Alagesan anchored the middle overs, accumulating a steady, unbeaten 70 off 108 balls (6 fours).
Alagesan shared key partnerships throughout the innings, first putting together 77 runs for the fifth wicket with captain Ghufran Chaudhry (38 off 33). Following Chaudhry’s dismissal to Namish Kumar (1 for 30), Robert McCutcheon accelerated the run rate with a rapid half-century, scoring 52 not out off 32 balls (8 fours). The pair added an unbroken 94 runs for the sixth wicket to propel Limerick to 273. Single wickets were also picked up by Ammar Maqbool and AARUSH VERMA.
Second Innings: Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI
In reply, Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI were restricted to 166 for 9 in their 40 overs, falling 107 runs short of the target.
Opening batsman Namish Kumar carried his bat through the innings, top-scoring with a resilient 87 not out off 111 balls (10 fours). Captain Hashim Bilal Ahsan contributed 28 off 37 in a 53-run opening stand, but the remainder of the batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Limerick bowling attack.
Limerick made regular breakthroughs across the middle and lower overs to prevent any substantial partnerships. Ghufran Chaudhry (2 for 29), Robert McCutcheon (2 for 37), and Faizan Chaudhry (2 for 12) took two wickets each, while Arham Ullah, Chinmay Shinde, and Arnav Ravishankar picked up one wicket apiece. Kumar’s unbeaten knock ensured Harlequins batted out their 40 overs, but the initial target proved well out of reach.
Match Summary
- Limerick CC U15 XI: 273/5 in 40 overs (Atharvan Alagesan 70*, Robert McCutcheon 52*, Ghufran Chaudhry 38; A Gumber 2/52)
- Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI: 166/9 in 40 overs (Namish Kumar 87*, Hashim Bilal Ahsan 28; Faizan Chaudhry 2/12, Ghufran Chaudhry 2/29, Robert McCutcheon 2/37)
Hero of the Match
Robert McCutcheon (Limerick CC U15 XI) — Delivered an all-round performance, scoring a quickfire 52 not out off 32 balls to shift momentum in the first innings before returning figures of 2 for 37 from his 8 overs with the ball.
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Match Report: Limerick CC 1st XI vs Clare CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Premier – Week 15
Date: 26 July 2026
Venue: The Manor Fields Adare, Adare
Toss: Limerick CC 1st XI elected to bat
Result: Limerick CC 1st XI won by 28 runs
First Innings: Limerick CC 1st XI
After electing to bat first, Limerick CC 1st XI were bowled out for 123 in 30.1 overs in a low-scoring match at Adare.
The Limerick top order struggled to build lasting partnerships against a disciplined Clare bowling attack. Bharat Dahima (19 off 31) and Shreehari Madyalkar (17 off 27) provided brief resistance, but regular breakthroughs kept the scoring rate in check. Mushtaq Safi (2 for 41) and Vignesh (2 for 14) struck key early blows to leave Limerick at 74 for 6.
Sumukh Venkatesh top-scored for the innings with 21 off 46 balls, anchoring the middle order, while Ajay Hari remained unbeaten on 12 at the end. Clare’s Hrushikesh Pardeshi delivered a tight late spell, claiming 3 for 12 from 5.1 overs as Limerick lost their final four wickets for 34 runs. Single wickets were also taken by Sapan Kale and Chandrasekaran Palanisamy.
Second Innings: Clare CC 1st XI
Chasing 124 for victory, Clare CC 1st XI suffered a dramatic top-order collapse, reduced to 25 for 7 inside 10 overs due to an exceptional opening spell by Limerick captain Ramoji Alla.
Alla tore through Clare’s top order, taking 5 for 11 in his 10 overs (including 3 maidens). He was well supported by opening partner Prasad Hegde (3 for 32) and first-change bowler J Potgieter (2 for 18), who reduced Clare further to 54 for 9.
Lower-order batsman A Udin mounted a solitary resistance for Clare, scoring 41 off 52 balls (5 fours) to delay the result. He added 41 runs for the final wicket alongside Mushtaq Safi (6 not out off 64 balls). However, Hegde eventually dismissed Udin in the 32nd over to bowl Clare out for 95.
Match Summary
- Limerick CC 1st XI: 123 all out in 30.1 overs (Sumukh Venkatesh 21, Bharat Dahima 19; Hrushikesh Pardeshi 3/12, Vignesh 2/14, Mushtaq Safi 2/41)
- Clare CC 1st XI: 95 all out in 31.3 overs (A Udin 41; Ramoji Alla 5/11, Prasad Hegde 3/32, J Potgieter 2/18)
Hero of the Match
Ramoji Alla (Limerick CC 1st XI) — Set up the victory with a match-winning spell of bowling, taking 5 for 11 in his maximum allotment of 10 overs to break Clare’s top order and defend a modest total.
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Match Report: Waterford & District CC 2nd XI vs Glenstal CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Minor Cup – Week 15
Date: 26 July 2026
Venue: Carriganore CG, Waterford
Toss: Glenstal CC 1st XI elected to bowl
Result: Waterford & District CC 2nd XI won by 48 runs
First Innings: Waterford & District CC 2nd XI
After being put in to bat by Glenstal CC 1st XI, Waterford & District CC 2nd XI scored 208 all out in 39.2 overs.
Following two early wickets, Mohd Siblee Islam (68 off 122) and wicketkeeper PS Francis (64 off 67, including 10 fours) stabilized the innings with a 120-run partnership for the third wicket. Zubair Shahid chipped in with 24 off 19 balls to take the score past 200.
Waterford suffered a late-order collapse, losing their final six wickets for just 14 runs. S Kumar led the Glenstal bowling attack with figures of 5 for 33 in 7.2 overs, while R M (3 for 40) and Y Y (2 for 36) picked up the remaining wickets.
Second Innings: Glenstal CC 1st XI
Chasing 209 for victory, Glenstal CC 1st XI were bowled out for 160 in 33.1 overs.
Glenstal struggled early in the pursuit, dropping to 57 for 5 following an opening spell from Syed Shakib Shaharia, who removed three of the top five batsmen to finish with 3 for 33. Y Y provided resistance from the middle order, top-scoring with a half-century (52 off 61 balls, 3 fours, 1 six), but received limited support from the lower order as P Patil (22) and Ikram (16) were unable to convert their starts.
Waterford maintained control through regular breakthroughs, with Mohd Siblee Islam (2 for 35) and SK Jayaram (2 for 19) picking up two wickets each, while R Khalily and Farooq khan Naseri took one apiece to wrap up a 48-run win.
Match Summary
- Waterford & District CC 2nd XI: 208 all out in 39.2 overs (Mohd Siblee Islam 68, PS Francis 64, Zubair Shahid 24; S Kumar 5/33, R M 3/40)
- Glenstal CC 1st XI: 160 all out in 33.1 overs (Y Y 52, P Patil 22; Syed Shakib Shaharia 3/33, SK Jayaram 2/19, Mohd Siblee Islam 2/35)
Hero of the Match
Mohd Siblee Islam (Waterford & District CC 2nd XI) — Delivered a complete all-round contribution, anchoring the first innings with a top score of 68 runs before returning to claim 2 for 35 with the ball.
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Match Report: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI vs Lismore CC 2nd XI
Competition: MCU Division 4 – Week 15
Date: 26 July 2026
Venue: Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel, Tipperary
Toss: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI elected to bowl
Result: Lismore CC 2nd XI won by 52 runs
First Innings: Lismore CC 2nd XI
After electing to field first, United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI restricted Lismore CC 2nd XI to 116 all out in 22.5 overs.
Lismore struggled to form substantial top-order partnerships as Clonmel’s bowlers took regular wickets. Henry Michael delivered a standout spell, taking 4 for 24 in 5 overs, including a triple-wicket burst in the 14th over that reduced Lismore to 55 for 7. He was supported by Adhvaith Sarath Divakaran (2 for 11) and Mohammad Imamuddin (2 for 16).
Vins Jose scored 19 off 19 balls in the middle order before tail-ender Binoj Babu girija provided crucial late resistance, top-scoring with an unbeaten 29 off 23 balls (1 four, 3 sixes) to push Lismore past the 100-run mark. Single wickets were also picked up by Ahmed Waqas and O Abraham.
Second Innings: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI
Chasing 117 for victory, United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI were bowled out for 64 in 23.4 overs following a dominant performance by the Lismore bowling attack.
Clonmel’s top and middle order collapsed under unrelenting pressure, slumping to 30 for 7 by the 13th over. Manikandan N spearheaded the attack, returning economical figures of 4 for 10 in 7 overs (including 3 maidens). Lismore captain Muhammad Saahir Khan provided strong support from the other end, taking 3 for 10 from his 6 overs.
Wicketkeeper Libin Raj was the sole Clonmel batsman to reach double figures, fighting a lonely battle to finish 25 not out off 48 balls (5 fours). Binoj Babu girija, Vins Jose, and Pradeep Suranga jayawardana claimed one wicket each to complete the 52-run victory.
Match Summary
- Lismore CC 2nd XI: 116 all out in 22.5 overs (Binoj Babu girija 29*, Vins Jose 19; Henry Michael 4/24, Adhvaith Sarath Divakaran 2/11)
- United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI: 64 all out in 23.4 overs (Libin Raj 25*; Manikandan N 4/10, Muhammad Saahir Khan 3/10)
Hero of the Match
Manikandan N (Lismore CC 2nd XI) — Delivered a match-winning spell with the ball, picking up 4 wickets for just 10 runs in 7 overs to dismantle Clonmel’s top order and secure the defense of a low total.
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Match Report: Waterford Vikings 1st XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI
Competition: MCU Division 2 – Week 15
Date: 26 July 2026
Venue: Gracedieu West, Co. Waterford, Waterford
Toss: Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI elected to bowl
Result: Waterford Vikings 1st XI won by 141 runs
First Innings: Waterford Vikings 1st XI
After being inserted to bat, Waterford Vikings 1st XI delivered a formidable batting performance, setting a total of 298 for 9 in their 40 overs.
The innings was defined by a dominant century from captain F Francis, who scored 143 off just 83 deliveries (15 fours, 9 sixes). Francis anchored a key 122-run partnership for the third wicket alongside Sunil Manikkoth (49 off 85) to lay a solid foundation. Early momentum was provided by Vishnu PT (32 off 21), while wicketkeeper Mathew Varughese added a rapid 29 off 27 late in the innings.
Despite the heavy scoring, Limerick Blasters’ Fivin Thomas produced a remarkable individual performance with the ball, taking 7 for 50 in 7 overs. Thomas triggered a late collapse, taking six of the final seven wickets as the Vikings slipped from 280 for 3 to 298 for 9. Paulson George and Pavi Sankar picked up a wicket apiece.
Second Innings: Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI
Chasing a target of 299, Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI were bowled out for 157 in 28.5 overs.
The Blasters started steadily, putting together a 55-run opening stand between Ajay Abraham Rajan (29) and Saji PULIMALAYIL (16). However, the match shifted dramatically once Mathew Varughese (3 for 31) broke the opening partnership, initiating a collapse that saw Limerick lose their first five wickets for just 29 runs.
Vivek (25 off 19) and Rahul R Nair (21 off 19) provided brief lower-order resistance, but regular strikes from Sunil Manikkoth (3 for 30) kept the Vikings in complete control. Anoop A, Albin Maniyappan, F Francis, and Shernove Mathew each claimed a wicket to seal a comprehensive 141-run win for Waterford.
Match Summary
- Waterford Vikings 1st XI: 298/9 in 40 overs (F Francis 143, Sunil Manikkoth 49, Vishnu PT 32; Fivin Thomas 7/50)
- Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI: 157 all out in 28.5 overs (Ajay Abraham Rajan 29, Vivek 25; Sunil Manikkoth 3/30, Mathew Varughese 3/31)
Hero of the Match
F Francis (Waterford Vikings 1st XI) — Controlled the contest with an explosive 143 off 83 balls to take the game away from the opposition, complemented by three catches and a wicket in the second innings.
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Match Report: County Kerry CC 4th XI vs Midleton CC 3rd XI
Competition: MCU Division 4 – Week 15
Date: 26 July 2026
Venue: Oyster Oval, Tralee
Toss: County Kerry CC 4th XI elected to bowl
Result: County Kerry CC 4th XI won by 4 wickets
First Innings: Midleton CC 3rd XI
After winning the toss and electing to field, County Kerry CC 4th XI dismissed Midleton CC 3rd XI for 211 in 36.2 overs.
Midleton made a brisk start as opener R Muhammad scored a rapid 54 off 37 balls (9 fours), sharing a 50-run opening stand with Nitin Patil (11). However, Kerry’s bowlers made regular inroads through the middle order. Joshua Thulasi Raman took 3 for 43, while Libin Philip bowled an economical spell of 2 for 21 in his 8 overs to keep Midleton’s scoring in check.
Jaspal Singh contributed 35 off 26 balls in the middle overs, but Midleton slid from 106 for 3 to 141 for 8. A late-order counter-attack by wicketkeeper Rehan Qammar—who struck 43 off 29 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes)—helped boost the final total above 200 before Alvin Rahman Fahad (3 for 39) and Sonu Sabu (2 for 35) wrapped up the innings.
Second Innings: County Kerry CC 4th XI
Chasing 212 for victory, County Kerry CC 4th XI reached 213 for 6 in 35 overs to seal a four-wicket victory.
Kerry suffered an early collapse, slipping to 26 for 3 within six overs as Naveen Kumar Siddotam (2 for 24) and Nitin Patil (2 for 43) struck early blows. Libin Philip then anchored the chase, playing a decisive innings of 87 off 79 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes).
Philip built steady middle-order partnerships, first adding 51 with captain Taimour Ahmad Chaudhary (8), followed by a rapid 61-run stand with Joshua Thulasi Raman (29 off 28). After Philip fell with the score at 201, Alvin Rahman Fahad (21 not out) and Jithu Jayaprakash (5 not out) saw Kerry across the line. Arun Kumar R and Prakash Bhavani Selvaraj picked up one wicket each for Midleton, whose defense was also hampered by 43 extras.
Match Summary
- Midleton CC 3rd XI: 211 all out in 36.2 overs (R Muhammad 54, Rehan Qammar 43, Jaspal Singh 35; Libin Philip 2/21, Joshua Thulasi Raman 3/43, Alvin Rahman Fahad 3/39)
- County Kerry CC 4th XI: 213/6 in 35 overs (Libin Philip 87, Joshua Thulasi Raman 29, Alvin Rahman Fahad 21*; Naveen Kumar Siddotam 2/24, Nitin Patil 2/43)
Hero of the Match
Libin Philip (County Kerry CC 4th XI) — Delivered a complete all-round performance, applying pressure in the first innings with figures of 2 for 21 off 8 overs before playing the match-winning knock of 87 off 79 balls to recover his side from 26 for 3.
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Match Report: Nenagh CC 2nd XI vs United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI
Competition: MCU Minor Cup – Week 15
Date: 26 July 2026
Venue: Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh
Toss: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI elected to bowl
Result: Nenagh CC 2nd XI won by 42 runs
First Innings: Nenagh CC 2nd XI
After being inserted to bat, Nenagh CC 2nd XI posted a total of 202 all out in 37 overs.
Nenagh got off to a commanding start through openers Sreehari Vinobaji (64 off 63 balls, 9 fours) and captain Jibin Scaria (47 off 74 balls), who constructed a 135-run partnership for the first wicket. However, Clonmel initiated a remarkable middle-and-lower-order collapse once Vinayak Nayak (3 for 21) broke the stand in the 23rd over.
Clonmel captain Sharan Narke tore through the middle order, taking 5 for 15 in 5 overs, as Nenagh lost all 10 wickets for just 67 runs. Despite the late flurry of wickets, 51 extras—including 10 penalty runs awarded to Nenagh for fielding time-wasting—pushed the home side past the 200-run mark. Babar Ali also claimed 1 for 35.
Second Innings: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI
Chasing 203 for victory, United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI were dismissed for 160 in 35.3 overs.
Clonmel’s openers Shoaib Khan (26) and Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar (27) built a solid platform with a 57-run opening stand. However, Nenagh’s bowling unit gradually asserted control, with Tony Kurian (2 for 27), Naveen George (1 for 26), and Binu Joseph (1 for 27) making crucial breakthroughs to leave Clonmel at 110 for 6.
Babar Ali attempted to keep Clonmel in contention with 31 off 39 balls, but SIBIN JACOB delivered a decisive late spell. JACOB took 5 for 34 in 5.3 overs, wiping out the lower order and claiming the final four wickets for no runs as Clonmel fell 42 runs short.
Match Summary
- Nenagh CC 2nd XI: 202 all out in 37 overs (Sreehari Vinobaji 64, Jibin Scaria 47; Sharan Narke 5/15, Vinayak Nayak 3/21)
- United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI: 160 all out in 35.3 overs (Babar Ali 31, Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar 27, Shoaib Khan 26; SIBIN JACOB 5/34, Tony Kurian 2/27)
Hero of the Match
SIBIN JACOB (Nenagh CC 2nd XI) — Turned the second innings completely in his side’s favor by capturing 5 for 34, single-handedly breaking Clonmel’s late fightback and wrapping up the victory.
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Match Report: Cork County CC 1st XI vs County Galway CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Premier – Week 15
Date: 26 July 2026
Venue: The Mardyke, Cork
Toss: County Galway CC 1st XI elected to bat
Result: County Galway CC 1st XI won by 60 runs
First Innings: County Galway CC 1st XI
After choosing to bat first, County Galway CC 1st XI recovered from a top-order collapse to post 244 all out in 46.4 overs.
Galway found themselves in early trouble at 53 for 4 inside 11 overs as Darshit Shetty wreaked havoc with the new ball, taking 4 for 39 in his 10-over spell. Opener S Burra provided a aggressive counter-attack with 46 off 32 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes), while S Gayam added 29 to steady the middle order. However, Kevin O’Sullivan (3 for 54) removed SR Lella (18) and FAS MD (11) to reduce Galway to 182 for 8.
The innings was completely transformed by K Mehmood, who struck an explosive century, scoring 105 off 68 deliveries (8 fours, 6 sixes). Reaching his hundred off just 66 balls, Mehmood single-handedly elevated Galway’s total past 240 before being dismissed by Ayush Dubey (1 for 58). Prashant Singh also picked up a wicket, while S Guru was run out to close out the innings.
Second Innings: Cork County CC 1st XI
In reply, Cork County CC 1st XI were bowled out for 184 in 42.4 overs, falling 60 runs short of the target.
Cork County’s pursuit was anchored by Sunil Gautam, who scored 61 off 79 balls (6 fours, 1 six) and shared a 75-run second-wicket stand with opener Ritesh Sah (24). At 113 for 2 in the 26th over, Cork County looked well-positioned. However, K Mehmood broke the partnership by dismissing Gautam, triggering a major middle-order collapse.
Galway’s bowling attack seized momentum as FAS MD took 3 for 39—including two wickets in two balls in the 29th over—while Mehmood finished with 3 for 37. Robert Duggan remained undefeated on 28, but received little support from the lower order. I Sumit and J Juneja claimed one wicket each alongside two key run-outs to wrap up a decisive win for Galway.
Match Summary
- County Galway CC 1st XI: 244 all out in 46.4 overs (K Mehmood 105, S Burra 46, S Gayam 29; Darshit Shetty 4/39, Kevin O’Sullivan 3/54)
- Cork County CC 1st XI: 184 all out in 42.4 overs (Sunil Gautam 61, Robert Duggan 28*, Ritesh Sah 24; K Mehmood 3/37, FAS MD 3/39)
Hero of the Match
K Mehmood (County Galway CC 1st XI) — Delivered an outstanding all-round performance, scoring a match-defining 105 off 68 balls to recover Galway’s first innings before returning to claim 3 for 37 with the ball to break Cork County’s chase.
