Match Report: County Galway CC 1st XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup (Week 14)
Date: 18 July 2026
Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork
Format: MCU One Day 50 Overs
Result: County Galway CC 1st XI won by 189 runs
Match Summary
County Galway CC 1st XI secured a decisive 189-run victory over Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI at Farmers Cross in Week 14 of the MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup. After winning the toss and electing to bat, County Galway posted a formidable total of 306/7 in their allotted 50 overs, driven by a century from S Singh. In response, Cork Harlequins were bowled out for 117 in 28 overs, under pressure from a four-wicket spell by County Galway captain I Sumit.
First Innings: County Galway CC 1st XI
County Galway experienced an early setback as both openers were dismissed cheaply. S Burra was caught off the bowling of Seneth Sumanasinghe for 6, while M Thakur was bowled by Mustak Mardan for 7, leaving Galway at 21/2.
S Singh stabilized the innings, building crucial partnerships. He contributed 106 runs off 109 balls, featuring 9 fours and 3 sixes. He was supported by wicketkeeper Praveen Raj Raja, who scored 31 off 41 balls before being caught by D Joyce off J Kalathera. SR Lella sustained the momentum with a half-century, scoring 52 off 46 balls prior to being run out.
Late-innings contributions accelerated the total, with K Mehmood scoring 34 off 17 balls and J Juneja adding 5. PK Patel (16* off 8) and R Moqsood (12* off 6) remained unbeaten at the close, bringing the total to 306/7. Galway’s total was further augmented by 37 extras.
Among the Cork Harlequins bowlers, J Kalathera recorded the most economical figures, taking 2/41 from his 10 overs. Umer Khan took 2/59, while Mustak Mardan (1/60) and Seneth Sumanasinghe (1/53) claimed a wicket each.
Second Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI
Chasing a target of 307, Cork Harlequins encountered early difficulties against County Galway’s opening attack. I Sumit struck early, removing Seneth Sumanasinghe for a duck and dismissing opener Callum Stevenson for 15. J Juneja removed Dineth Sumanasinghe (15), leaving Harlequins struggling at the top of the order.
Captain Shivam Kislay made 18 before falling to I Sumit, who subsequently bowled D Joyce (4) to finish with figures of 4/34 from 9 overs. M Thakur dismissed P Searra for 8, while Vikranth Masina offered the top score of the innings with 21 off 24 balls before being bowled by K Mehmood.
The lower order offered little resistance. S Singh removed Umer Khan (3), R Moqsood dismissed Mustak Mardan (0), and PK Patel claimed the wicket of Magesh Kumar (1). J Kalathera remained undefeated on 18* as Cork Harlequins were dismissed for 117 in 28 overs.
Hero of the Match
S Singh (County Galway CC 1st XI)
S Singh was the standout performer of the match. He set up County Galway’s victory with a match-defining innings of 106 off 109 balls, laying the foundation for a dominant team score of 306. He also contributed with the ball, taking 2/26 in 6 overs to assist in dismissing Cork Harlequins.
Match Report: Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI vs United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI
Competition: MCU Division 3 (Week 14)
Date: 18 July 2026
Venue: Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel, Tipperary
Format: MCU One Day 40 Overs
Result: United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI won by 9 wickets
Match Summary
United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI earned a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI at Lisronagh Castle Grounds in MCU Division 3 action. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Cork Harlequins were restricted to 119 all out in 38.2 overs, undermined by a disciplined collective bowling display from Clonmel. In reply, United Cricket Clonmel required just 13 overs to reach their target, finishing on 120/1 behind an explosive half-century from Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar.
First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI
Cork Harlequins got off to a steady start, bringing up their 50-run milestone in the 14th over despite the early loss of Ammar Maqbool (1), caught off Vinayak Nayak. Hashim Bilal Ahsan anchored the top order with 43 off 73 balls (4 fours), building a 49-run second-wicket partnership with D Divakaran (14).
However, Babar Ali broke the stand by bowling D Divakaran, triggering a major middle-order collapse. From 84/2, Harlequins lost four wickets for just two runs: Shoaib Khan removed Dave Peet (5) and B Ahsan (0) in quick succession, while Sharan Narke dismissed both Hashim Bilal Ahsan and Md Adnan Bin Aziz (0) to leave the visitors reeling at 86/6.
Jon Russell provided brief resistance late in the order with 15 runs off 22 balls, but Kapil Jawandha swept through the lower order, taking 3/4 from 3.2 overs. Harlequins were bowled out for 119 in 38.2 overs, aided by 27 extras.
For Clonmel, Shoaib Khan was exceptionally tight, delivering figures of 2/11 from 8 overs (including 3 maidens), while Sharan Narke (2/16) and Kapil Jawandha (3/4) applied decisive pressure.
Second Innings: United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI
Chasing 120 runs, United Cricket Clonmel mounted an aggressive reply, passing 50 runs in just 6.4 overs. Opener and captain Sharan Narke scored 14 before falling caught to Md Adnan Bin Aziz off the bowling of A Gumber at 45/1.
From there, Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar dominated the chase. He scored a rapid half-century off just 27 deliveries, hitting 8 fours and 3 sixes. He amassed 66 runs off 34 balls before retiring not out with Clonmel at 97/1 after 11 overs.
Shoaib Khan (15* off 22) and Adhvaith Sarath Divakaran (17* off 7) completed the remaining runs, reaching 120/1 in 13 overs to seal a comfortable 9-wicket win.
Hero of the Match
Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar (United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI)
Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar delivered the decisive match-winning performance, ensuring Clonmel achieved their target rapidly. His blistering 66 off 34 balls featuring 11 boundary hits (8 fours, 3 sixes) completely took the game away from the opposition and secured a swift victory.
Match Report: Midleton CC 2nd XI vs Clare CC 2nd XI
Competition: MCU Division 1 (Week 14)
Date: 18 July 2026
Venue: Townparks, Midleton
Format: MCU One Day 45 Overs
Result: Midleton CC 2nd XI won by 150 runs
Match Summary
Midleton CC 2nd XI recorded a dominant 150-run victory over Clare CC 2nd XI at Townparks in MCU Division 1. After being put in to bat by Clare CC, Midleton posted 283/7 in their 45 overs, largely owing to a brilliant century from Zuhair Shah and a half-century from captain Balaji Suresh. In response, Clare CC 2nd XI were bowled out for 133 in 33.4 overs as Midleton’s bowling unit shared the wickets effectively.
First Innings: Midleton CC 2nd XI
Midleton suffered early stumbles after being inserted, finding themselves at 55/3 in the 12th over. Naman Gandhi (20), Nitin Patil (4), and Shan Sarhadi (2) were dismissed early by Sapan Kale, Daniyal Shams, and Gurpreet Singh respectively.
The inning was rebuilt through a major 164-run fourth-wicket stand between Zuhair Shah and Balaji Suresh. Zuhair Shah scored 103 off 103 balls, hitting 12 fours and 4 sixes before being caught and bowled by Faizan Hakim. Balaji Suresh provided strong support with 66 off 87 balls (5 fours) before falling to Hrushikesh Pardeshi.
Late strokes from Adeel Rafi Ahmed (17) and an undefeated 9* each from Danish Iqbal and Sreenadh Muriyattu Vipinachandran, combined with 49 extras, propelled Midleton to a formidable total of 283/7.
For Clare CC, Hrushikesh Pardeshi was the most successful bowler, picking up 3/53 in his 9 overs, while Sapan Kale, Daniyal Shams, Gurpreet Singh, and Faizan Hakim claimed a wicket apiece.
Second Innings: Clare CC 2nd XI
Clare CC’s run chase faltered early under pressure from Midleton’s opening attack. Danish Iqbal removed A Khaleel (2), S Taj (6), and Shafiq Bajwa (0) in a sharp spell, while Christian Laubscher dismissed Faizan Hakim (5), reducing Clare to 34/4 in the 8th over.
Wicketkeeper M Sidiqi (39 off 43 balls) and Raj More (28 off 36 balls) offered middle-order resistance, but Naveen Kumar Siddotam broke both partnerships, finishing with economical figures of 3/16 from 7 overs (including 3 maidens).
Midleton maintained control through the lower order. Nitin Patil claimed 2/18, removing Hrushikesh Pardeshi (13) and Sapan Kale (1), before MUHAMMAD ALI (1/22) bowled Z Udin (12) to wrap up the innings for 133 in 33.4 overs.
Hero of the Match
Zuhair Shah (Midleton CC 2nd XI)
Zuhair Shah produced the key performance of the match. Coming in with his side under early pressure at 52/2, he scored 103 off 103 balls to set up a match-winning total of 283. He also contributed in the field by taking a catch to dismiss Clare’s top scorer, M Sidiqi.
Match Report: Nenagh CC 1st XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Division 1 (Week 14)
Date: 18 July 2026
Venue: Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh
Format: MCU One Day 45 Overs
Result: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI won by 5 wickets
Match Summary
Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI recorded a five-wicket victory over Nenagh CC 1st XI at Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds in MCU Division 1. Winning the toss and opting to bowl, Limerick Blasters dismissed Nenagh CC for 188 in 35.2 overs, led by a five-wicket spell from Thomas Raju. In reply, Limerick Blasters reached their target in 29.5 overs, scoring 189/5 thanks to key contributions from Jeffin Mathew, Rahul Poulose, and Regis Rex.
First Innings: Nenagh CC 1st XI
Nenagh CC built a solid platform at the top of the order as openers Sreehari Vinobaji (17) and captain Vimal John Mathai put together a 63-run opening stand. Rahul Poulose broke the partnership by bowling Sreehari Vinobaji, after which Arun Mohan quickly claimed two wickets, removing Tinu John (1) and Cinulal Varickatharappel (9) to leave Nenagh at 86/3.
Vimal John Mathai anchored the middle overs, scoring 72 off 102 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes) and building a 62-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Tony Kurian (18).
The entry of Thomas Raju into the attack altered the course of the innings. Thomas Raju broke the stand by dismissing Tony Kurian and subsequently took three more quick wickets, including Vimal John Mathai, Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan (0), and Naveen George (0). Jeffin Mathew closed out the innings by removing Jithin Mathew mattathil (9) and Rajkumar Nagulsamy (0), with Thomas Raju adding Dhanaraj Mavila (2) to complete figures of 5/8 in 5 overs. Nenagh were bowled out for 188, assisted by 56 extras.
Second Innings: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI
Chasing 189, Limerick Blasters got off to a quick start. Regis Rex scored 33 off 33 balls in a 57-run opening partnership with George Raju (10). Nenagh struck back as Rajkumar Nagulsamy dismissed Regis Rex and Cinulal Varickatharappel removed George Raju in quick succession.
Anunath Gopinathan Valsala added a brisk 30 off 24 balls before falling to Tony Kurian, and Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan removed Arun Mohan (2) to reduce the Blasters to 107/4 in the 22nd over.
The match was settled by a rapid fifth-wicket counter-attack. Jeffin Mathew struck a 22-ball half-century, scoring 50 runs off 24 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes) in a 68-run stand with Rahul Poulose, who anchored the chase with an undefeated 36* off 59 balls. Although Rajkumar Nagulsamy (2/60) dismissed Jeffin Mathew late on, Limerick Blasters comfortably reached 189/5 in 29.5 overs.
Hero of the Match
Thomas Raju (Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI)
Thomas Raju delivered a decisive bowling spell that shifted the momentum of the match. He took 5/8 in 5 overs (including 1 maiden), dismantling Nenagh CC’s middle and lower order—including top scorer Vimal John Mathai—to restrict the hosts to a chaseable target.
Match Report: County Galway CC U13 vs Limerick CC U13 XI
Competition: MCU U13 League (Week 14)
Date: 18 July 2026
Venue: Lydican (MC), Galway
Format: MCU U13
Result: Limerick CC U13 XI won by 80 runs
Match Summary
Limerick CC U13 XI registered an 80-run victory over County Galway CC U13 at Lydican in the MCU U13 League. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Limerick posted a total of 141/7 from their 20 overs, centered around a half-century from Atharvan Alagesan. In reply, County Galway CC U13 were restricted to 61/9 in 17.5 overs, undermined by four run-outs and a disciplined performance from Limerick’s bowling attack.
First Innings: Limerick CC U13 XI
Limerick CC U13 XI made a steady start after electing to bat. Openers Faizan Chaudhry (2) and Kulwant Singh (14) were removed early by K sukumar and V Kadam respectively, leaving Limerick at 40/2 in the 6th over. K sukumar struck again shortly after, dismissing Leon George (1) to reduce Limerick to 48/3.
Atharvan Alagesan anchored the innings, scoring 58 runs off 50 deliveries, including 8 fours and 1 six. His performance included a temporary retirement at 40* before returning late in the innings to push Limerick’s score past the 140-mark. Apoorvan Alagesan contributed 6 runs, while Gabriel Rajesh made 1, as A Pedapati claimed two late wickets (2/8 in 2 overs). Assisted by 56 extras, Limerick reached 141/7 in their 20 overs.
Among the Galway bowlers, A Pedapati (2/8) and K sukumar (2/21) were the most effective, while V Kadam (1/19) and V Sharma (1/12) took one wicket each.
Second Innings: County Galway CC U13
Chasing 142, County Galway CC U13 struggled to establish partnerships early in the innings. Opening batter P Senthil (0) was run out in the second over, setting off a series of top-order miscommunications. A Pedapati (3) was also run out via Apoorvan Alagesan, while Apoorvan Alagesan bowled T Bhadry (8) and Rithwik Malu bowled Galway captain Siddhi Kadam (0), leaving the host side at 15/4 in the 7th over.
A third run-out claimed V Sharma (1) before K singh bowled K sukumar (3) to leave Galway 24/6. S Jose top-scored for the hosts with 11 off 15 balls before becoming the fourth run-out victim of the innings at 40/7.
Limerick’s attack maintained control throughout the closing overs. Gabriel Rajesh (1/13) bowled A Sharma (0), while Leon George (1/3) wrapped up the match by bowling A rakhade (0), with V Kadam remaining undefeated on 7*. Galway were limited to 61/9 in 17.5 overs. Five different Limerick bowlers claimed a single wicket, led by economical spells from Apoorvan Alagesan (1/8 off 4 overs) and Leon George.
Hero of the Match
Atharvan Alagesan (Limerick CC U13 XI)
Atharvan Alagesan provided the crucial performance of the match. His innings of 58 runs off 50 balls (8 fours, 1 six) was the centerpiece of Limerick’s total of 141/7, accounting for more than half of the runs scored from the bat. He also contributed a clean 1-over bowling spell in the second innings to complete a dominant individual display.
Match Report: Limerick CC 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup (Week 14)
Date: 19 July 2026
Venue: Adare Manor, Limerick
Format: MCU One Day 50 Overs
Result: Limerick CC 1st XI won by 77 runs
Match Summary
Limerick CC 1st XI earned a 77-run victory over County Kerry CC 1st XI at Adare Manor in the MCU Sports Hub Senior Cup. After winning the toss and deciding to bat, Limerick posted a total of 232/9 in their allotted 50 overs, driven by a rapid half-century from J Potgieter. In response, County Kerry CC 1st XI were dismissed for 155 in 34.3 overs, with Manoj Sharma delivering a decisive five-wicket spell.
First Innings: Limerick CC 1st XI
Limerick CC experienced a cautious start, losing opener Nishant Kumar (6) to Mohsin Taj and Shreehari Madyalkar (11) to US Sherzad, leaving the side at 36/2 in the 13th over.
Bharat Dahima (41 off 81 balls) and captain Ayan Ullah (35 off 56 balls) stabilized the innings with a 69-run partnership for the third wicket. However, Alam Morshed removed Ayan Ullah, and Y Ali dismissed Bharat Dahima shortly after to reduce Limerick to 107/4. Y Ali struck twice more in quick succession, removing Manoj Sharma (9) and Parth Borghare (0) to finish with 4/61 from 10 overs.
J Potgieter provided late acceleration for Limerick, scoring 70 runs off 42 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes, reaching his half-century off 36 deliveries. Contributions from Prasad Hegde (15) and Ramoji Alla (16) pushed Limerick to 232/9 by the completion of 50 overs.
In addition to Y Ali‘s four wickets, US Sherzad took 2/35, while Mohsin Taj (1/25) and Alam Morshed (1/55) claimed one wicket each.
Second Innings: County Kerry CC 1st XI
Chasing 233, County Kerry CC’s innings started poorly as Ramoji Alla struck twice in the third over, removing both Alam Morshed (0) and Awais Saghir (0) to leave Kerry at 5/2.
Tyson Warnke (34 off 34 balls) and Q Butt (40 off 40 balls) counter-attacked with a 65-run stand for the third wicket, bringing up the team’s 50 in under 10 overs. However, Manoj Sharma broke the partnership by bowling Tyson Warnke, before also removing Q Butt and Y Ali (4) to halt Kerry’s momentum.
Abdul Baqi Khan (1/25) dismissed Luqman kabir (36 off 52 balls), while J Potgieter chipped in with 2/43, removing Braden Stuart Warnke (0) and Kerry captain Kashif Mehmood Khan (0). Manoj Sharma completed the innings by bowling US Sherzad (10) and Mohsin Taj (15), finishing with figures of 5/24 from 6.3 overs. County Kerry were bowled out for 155 in 34.3 overs.
Hero of the Match
Manoj Sharma (Limerick CC 1st XI)
Manoj Sharma produced the decisive bowling performance of the match. He broke County Kerry’s strong third-wicket partnership and dismantled their middle and lower order, taking 5/24 in 6.3 overs (including 2 maidens) to ensure Limerick successfully defended their total.
Match Report: Waterford Vikings 1st XI vs Limerick CC 3rd XI
Competition: MCU Division 2 (Week 14)
Date: 19 July 2026
Venue: Gracedieu West, Co. Waterford, Waterford
Format: MCU One Day 40 Overs
Result: Limerick CC 3rd XI won by 27 runs
Match Summary
Limerick CC 3rd XI secured a 27-run victory over Waterford Vikings 1st XI at Gracedieu West in MCU Division 2 action. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Limerick overcame a top-and-middle-order collapse to post 174 all out in 38.1 overs, underpinned by a counter-attacking half-century from Sarfraz Ramay. In response, Waterford Vikings were bowled out for 147 in 30.1 overs as Abdur Rahman‘s four-wicket spell led Limerick’s bowling effort.
First Innings: Limerick CC 3rd XI
Limerick CC 3rd XI faced early difficulties after choosing to bat. Vishnu Vineesh made early breakthroughs by removing Abubakar Aziz Ullah (5) and B Kumar (23), leaving Limerick at 32/2.
Shaiju Dharmaraj (3/23) and Sunil Manikkoth (3/20) then dismantled Limerick’s top and middle order. Shaiju Dharmaraj dismissed Chinmay Shinde (19) and Skandan Lakshmanan (7), while Sunil Manikkoth removed Pavan Prajapati (11), Yousaf Ramay (6), and Syed Asif Hussain (7). When Dipu Mathai (2/39) took two wickets in consecutive balls to remove Abdur Rahman (6) and Arham Ullah (0), Limerick found themselves in trouble at 118/9.
However, Sarfraz Ramay mounted a late-order recovery alongside number 11 Muhammad khan Azizuallah (4*). The pair added 56 runs for the final wicket, with Sarfraz Ramay reaching his half-century off 46 balls. He scored 52 off 51 deliveries (4 fours, 2 sixes) before being caught off Shaiju Dharmaraj, bringing the innings to an end at 174 in 38.1 overs. Limerick’s total was also assisted by 34 extras.
Second Innings: Waterford Vikings 1st XI
Chasing 175, Waterford Vikings 1st XI began solidly with an opening stand of 53 between A Padayattil and Sunil Manikkoth. Abdur Rahman broke the partnership in the 13th over by bowling Sunil Manikkoth (21) and trapped Vishnu PT (0) lbw four balls later.
Syed Asif Hussain (2/18) bowled Shubham Salunke (5), before Muhammad khan Azizuallah (1/22) bowled top-scorer A Padayattil for 42 off 58 balls. Syed Asif Hussain added the wicket of Dipu Mathai (0) to leave the Vikings at 87/5.
Shernove Mathew hit a quick 21 off 11 balls before being bowled by Abdur Rahman, while Arham Ullah (2/34) removed Rijosh Sebastian (9) and Vishnu Vineesh (15). Sarfraz Ramay (1/18) got Vipin Abraham (7) caught, and Abdur Rahman finished the match by bowling Denny D (5), wrapping up the innings for 147 in 30.1 overs. Abdur Rahman ended with match-winning figures of 4/25 from 6.1 overs.
Hero of the Match
Sarfraz Ramay (Limerick CC 3rd XI)
Sarfraz Ramay played a crucial all-round role in Limerick’s win. With his team struggling at 118/9, he scored a vital 52 off 51 balls and anchored a 56-run 10th-wicket partnership to lift Limerick to a defendable target of 174. He then contributed with the ball, taking 1/18 in 5 overs to help secure the 27-run victory.
Match Report: UCC CC 1st XI vs Clare CC 3rd XI
Competition: MCU Division 2 (Week 14)
Date: 19 July 2026
Venue: The Farm Curraheen, UCC, Cork
Format: MCU One Day 40 Overs
Result: UCC CC 1st XI won by 4 wickets
Match Summary
UCC CC 1st XI earned a four-wicket victory over Clare CC 3rd XI at The Farm, Curraheen, in MCU Division 2. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Clare CC 3rd XI were dismissed for 190 in 37.5 overs, constrained by an economical four-wicket spell from Vaibhav Nair. In response, UCC CC overcame an early top-order stutter to reach 194/6 in 27 overs, spearheaded by an 82-run effort from Chirag Mahajan and an unbeaten 40 from captain Kush Patel.
First Innings: Clare CC 3rd XI
Clare CC experienced early setbacks after choosing to bat. Tejas Dagha (13) and M Salman (26) built a 35-run opening stand before Vaibhav Nair struck to remove both openers, as well as Daniyal Shams (3) and captain Johnson Navroop (3), reducing Clare to 56/4. Vaibhav Nair finished his 8-over spell with figures of 4/18.
Chirag Mahajan (1/40) bowled A Udin (5), while Sahil Kamble (1/21) dismissed Chandrasekaran Palanisamy (7). A run-out removed Ammar for 29, leaving Clare at 113/7.
The innings was restored late on by a 56-run partnership for the ninth wicket between Hammad Ali (29* off 29 balls) and Umer King (17 off 29 balls). Following a second run-out that ended Umer King‘s innings, Vedang Shinde (1/25) bowled Jayanth 02 Kumar Sundar (0) to wrap up Clare’s innings for 190 in 37.5 overs. Clare’s total included 46 extras.
Second Innings: UCC CC 1st XI
UCC CC’s run chase began under pressure as they fell to 14/3 inside four overs. Shreyas Vijay (2) was run out by Jayanth 02 Kumar Sundar, Yahya Mohammedi (1/13) bowled Rameshraj Selvaraju (0), and Chandrasekaran Palanisamy dismissed Aditya More (10).
Chirag Mahajan altered the trajectory of the chase with an aggressive 82 off 59 balls, featuring 11 fours and 5 sixes. He recorded his half-century off 33 deliveries and built key partnerships, including a 53-run stand for the fourth wicket with Vaibhav Nair (11). Chandrasekaran Palanisamy (2/44) removed Vaibhav Nair, while A Udin (1/31) dismissed Ijlal Haidar (10) to leave UCC at 87/5.
Captain Kush Patel joined Chirag Mahajan to add 76 runs for the sixth wicket, steering UCC toward the target. Although Johnson Navroop (1/29) caught and bowled Chirag Mahajan at 163/6, Kush Patel remained undefeated on 40 off 45 balls (8 fours) alongside Vedang Shinde (15* off 9 balls) to complete the chase at 194/6 in 27 overs.
Hero of the Match
Chirag Mahajan (UCC CC 1st XI)
Chirag Mahajan delivered the match-winning performance for UCC CC. After claiming 1/40 in 8 overs during the first innings, he scored a decisive 82 off 59 balls under early pressure, taking his team from 14/3 to within sight of their 191-run target.
Match Report: Cork County CC 1st XI vs Midleton CC 1st XI
Competition: MCU Premier (Week 14)
Date: 19 July 2026
Venue: The Mardyke, Cork
Format: MCU One Day 50 Overs
Result: Cork County CC 1st XI won by 185 runs
Match Summary
Cork County CC 1st XI registered a prominent 185-run victory over Midleton CC 1st XI at The Mardyke in the MCU Premier division. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Cork County posted a total of 249 all out in 50 overs, grounded by a half-century from Sunil Gautam, despite a five-wicket spell from Midleton’s AS Wattoo. In response, Midleton CC 1st XI were bowled out for 64 in 21.5 overs as Darshit Shetty led the bowling attack with a five-wicket effort.
First Innings: Cork County CC 1st XI
Cork County got off to a 50-run opening stand before AS Wattoo made the initial breakthrough by trapping Kaustubh Gude (10) lbw. AS Wattoo then swept through the upper middle order, removing Ritesh Sah (46 off 53 balls), Niall Donnelly (0), Robert Duggan (1), and Ayush Dubey (0) to reduce Cork County to 89/5. AS Wattoo finished with bowling figures of 5/40 from his 10 overs.
Sunil Gautam stabilized the innings alongside Prashant Singh, building a 69-run sixth-wicket partnership. Prashant Singh scored 37 off 37 balls before being stumped off the bowling of M Ali (1/19). Sunil Gautam completed his half-century, scoring 67 off 100 balls (6 fours) before falling to Muhammad Shabir (2/33).
Late contributions from Kevin O’Sullivan (17), Mark Donnelly (15), and Darshit Shetty (23 off 18 balls), combined with 29 extras, carried Cork County to 249 all out off the final ball of the 50th over. Javed Ahmed Azami (1/42) and Dieter Koen (1/18) were the other wicket-takers for Midleton.
Second Innings: Midleton CC 1st XI
Midleton’s run chase suffered early setbacks against Cork County’s opening bowlers. Darshit Shetty struck on the second ball of the innings to remove Naman Gandhi (0), while Kevin O’Sullivan (1/19) bowled Midleton captain Majid Khan (1) in the following over. Darshit Shetty then dismissed AS Wattoo (1) to leave Midleton at 5/3 in the third over.
Middle-order progress was halted by a run-out of Muhammad Shabir (11) by Sunil Gautam, after which Darshit Shetty continued his spell, taking the wickets of Fayyaz Khan (1), Javed Ahmed Azami (0), and top-scorer Zuhair Shah (14 off 39 balls). Darshit Shetty finished with figures of 5/19 from 8 overs.
Cork County captain Samuel Jacob Fenn maintained the pressure, bowling 3 maiden overs and claiming 2/0 by removing Atif Jameel (6) and H Safi (10). Mark Donnelly (1/26) bowled Dieter Koen (6) to wrap up the innings, with M Ali remaining 9* as Midleton were dismissed for 64 in 21.5 overs.
Hero of the Match
Darshit Shetty (Cork County CC 1st XI)
Darshit Shetty delivered a match-defining performance with the ball. Following a useful late-innings 23 off 18 balls with the bat, he took 5/19 in 8 overs to derail Midleton’s top and middle order, setting up Cork County’s 185-run victory.
Match Report: Cork County CC U17 XI B vs Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI
Competition: MCU U17 T20 Superleague (Week 14)
Date: 20 July 2026
Venue: The Mardyke, Cork
Format: MCU Twenty20 Match
Result: Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI won by 7 wickets
Match Summary
Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI earned a seven-wicket victory over Cork County CC U17 XI B at The Mardyke in the MCU U17 T20 Superleague. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Cork County were held to 109/6 in their 20 overs, heavily contained by a three-wicket spell from Namish Kumar. Cork Harlequins completed the chase in 14.3 overs, reaching 112/3 led by Archis Yewale‘s top score of 39.
First Innings: Cork County CC U17 XI B
Cork County suffered an immediate blow as captain C Aherne (0) was run out on the first ball of the match by Namish Kumar. Kaustubh Gude and Elham Momand rebuilt with a 37-run second-wicket stand before Namish Kumar broke the partnership, having Elham Momand stumped for 19 off 26 balls.
Kaustubh Gude top-scored for Cork County with 32 off 41 balls (3 fours) before falling caught-and-bowled to Namish Kumar, who also trapped Johncil Dsouza lbw for a duck in the same over. Namish Kumar ended his 4-over spell with figures of 3/15.
Nathan Malik contributed 26 off 30 balls in the middle order before being run out by A Gumber on the final ball of the innings, while James Venter remained unbeaten on 10* off 7 balls. Archis Yewale (1/18) claimed the other wicket to fall, leaving County at 109/6 after 20 overs. Economical opening spells from Seneth Sumanasinghe (0/18) and A Gumber (0/23) helped keep the total in check.
Second Innings: Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI
Chasing 110 for victory, Cork Harlequins mounted a steady chase. Hashim Bilal Ahsan (8) and Archis Yewale put together a 37-run opening partnership before Ciara Spalding (1/10) bowled Hashim Bilal Ahsan in the sixth over.
Archis Yewale continued to lead the chase alongside Namish Kumar (17 off 16 balls), adding 31 runs for the second wicket before JN Young (1/18) trapped Namish Kumar lbw. Archis Yewale anchored the top order with 39 off 48 balls (4 fours) in an excellent and mature innings before being caught off Dhairya Sharma (1/11) with the team on 98.
Captain Seneth Sumanasinghe (13* off 10) and Aidan Brokenshire (6* off 3) guided Harlequins past the target, reaching 112/3 in 14.3 overs. The chase was also aided by 29 extras.
Hero of the Match
Namish Kumar (Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI)
Namish Kumar delivered a standout performance in both innings. In the field, he executed a first-ball run-out to dismiss the opposition captain, then delivered match-best bowling figures of 3/15 in his 4 overs to restrict Cork County to 109. He subsequently contributed 17 off 16 balls with the bat to assist in setting up a swift chase.
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