MCU Match Previews for Week 12 (Friday, June 28th – Saturday, June 29th)
Cup season is upon us, which means the Senior, Minor and Junior Cups will all be up for grabs. Here’s a quick preview of some upcoming fixtures:
Friday, June 28th
Fixture: Cork Harlequins CC U17 Hurricanes vs Cork County CC U17 Strikers
Competition: MCU U17 T20
Time: IST 6:00 PM (GMT +5:30)
Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork
This match promises to be a local derby filled with excitement as Cork Harlequins CC U17 take on their arch-rivals, the Cork County CC U17 Strikers, in the MCU U17 T20 Competition. Both teams are known for their aggressive batting and strong bowling attacks.
This match is all about local bragging rights. Expect a close encounter that might go down to the wire!
Saturday, June 29th
Fixture: Limerick CC Women 1st XI vs County Galway CC Women 1st XI
Competition: MCU Women’s T10 League
Time: IST 11:00 AM (GMT +5:30)
Venue: Competition Centre, Lydican (MC), Galway
This upcoming match in the MCU Women’s T10 League features Limerick CC Women facing off against County Galway CC Women. Both teams will be aiming to secure victory in this fast-paced 10-over format.
Fixture: UCC CC 1st XI vs Cork County CC 2nd XI
Competition: MCU Division 1
Time: IST 12:00 PM (GMT +5:30)
Venue: The Farm, Curraheen, Cork
This match in the MCU Division 1 features UCC 1st XI taking on Cork County CC 2nd XI. UCC will be looking to build some momentum after a slow start to their season, while Cork County 2nd XI will be looking to move up the table.
Fixture: Midleton CC 4th XI vs Lismore CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Division 3 B
Time: IST 12:00 PM (GMT +5:30)
Venue: Townparks, Midleton
This promises to be an interesting encounter in the MCU Division 3 B as Midleton CC 4th XI comes face-to-face with Lismore CC 1st XI.
The disparity in team grades suggests Lismore will be the favorites. But Midleton, playing on their home ground, will have the advantage of familiar conditions and should not be written off!
For a full listing of fixtures, check out https://munstercricket.ie/match-centre/
