Read on for a snapshot of some selected matches played this week in the MCU!
MCU Division 3A Match Report: County Kerry CC 4th XI vs. Nenagh CC 3rd XI
County Kerry CC 4th XI secured a comprehensive 100-run victory over Nenagh CC 3rd XI in their MCU Division 3A one-day 40-overs match played on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at Oyster Oval, Tralee.
County Kerry CC 4th XI won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings saw a strong foundation laid by openers Ahmed Bilal and Darragh Lynch. Bilal anchored the innings with a well-compiled 58 runs from 75 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. Lynch provided solid support with 41 runs off 63 deliveries, hitting 4 fours. Their partnership set a good platform before Lynch was run out with the score at 95.
Following the openers, County Kerry experienced a middle-order wobble, losing several wickets in quick succession. However, an impactful unbeaten innings of 57 runs from just 38 balls by Sonu Sabu, featuring 8 fours and 1 six, stabilized the innings and propelled County Kerry to a competitive total. They finished their 40 overs at 213 for 9 wickets. Notably, extras contributed a significant 37 runs, including 30 wides.
For Nenagh CC 3rd XI, Amit Gupta was the most effective bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 28 runs from his 8 overs. SUNIL KUMAR KALLADA and Piyush Thakre also contributed with 2 wickets each.
In response, Nenagh CC 3rd XI faced a challenging target and struggled to build substantial partnerships. Their innings concluded at 113 for 9 wickets in 32.2 overs. Jibin Scaria was their highest scorer with 19 runs off 35 balls. Extras again played a notable role, adding 32 runs to their total, largely due to 30 wides bowled by County Kerry.
County Kerry’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the Nenagh innings. Richard Rutland delivered a decisive spell, taking 3 wickets for just 6 runs in 2.2 overs. Kiran Josey, Devon Janjetich, and Libin Philip each secured 2 wickets, ensuring regular breakthroughs. Sonu Sabu also bowled an economical spell, conceding only 11 runs from 7 overs without taking a wicket.
County Kerry CC 4th XI’s all-round performance, particularly the crucial batting efforts and disciplined bowling, secured them a convincing victory.
Hero of the Match: Sonu Sabu (County Kerry CC 4th XI) for his impactful unbeaten 57 runs and economical bowling spell.
MCU Division 3A Match Report: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI vs. Waterford Vikings 1st XI
United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI secured a 51-run victory over Waterford Vikings 1st XI in their MCU Division 3A one-day 40-overs match played on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel, Tipperary.
United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings was highlighted by significant contributions from their top order, enabling them to post a formidable total of 290 for 9 wickets in their allotted 40 overs. Openers Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar (58 runs off 53 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes) and Sharan Narke (62 runs off 74 balls, 6 fours) laid a strong foundation with a 114-run partnership. Vijeth Prabhakar then accelerated the scoring with a brisk 40 off 33 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes), and Robin Raj added a quickfire 41 runs from 32 deliveries (3 fours, 2 sixes). Towards the end of the innings, Justin Raj contributed a valuable 33 runs from 22 balls, ensuring Clonmel reached a competitive score.
For Waterford Vikings 1st XI, B Joseph was the most successful bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 41 runs. Anoop A took 2 wickets for 36 runs, while D Toms, J Kuriakose, and Amal John each picked up one wicket. Extras played a role, with 30 runs conceded by Waterford, including 28 wides.
In pursuit of 291, Waterford Vikings 1st XI faced an uphill battle and were eventually bowled out for 239 in 34 overs. Their innings saw early wickets fall, leaving them at 11 for 3 after just 3.1 overs. Despite the early setbacks, Rijosh Sebastian played a determined innings, top-scoring with 70 runs off 60 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. Amal John (29 runs from 21 balls) and V Velusamy (21 runs from 40 balls) also made starts, attempting to stabilize the chase. However, regular wickets prevented them from building the necessary momentum. A substantial 52 runs came from extras, primarily 47 wides conceded by Clonmel.
United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings. Vijeth Prabhakar was the standout performer with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 40 runs. Sharan Narke secured 2 wickets for 34 runs, while Justin Raj, B Krishnan, B Alfaran, and Deepak Gopinath each chipped in with one wicket.
United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI’s strong batting performance, particularly the opening partnership and middle-order contributions, proved to be the decisive factor in their 51-run victory.
Hero of the Match: Sharan Narke (United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI) for his crucial 62-run innings and 2 wickets.
MCU Division 1 Match Report: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI vs. Nenagh CC 1st XI
Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI defeated Nenagh CC 1st XI by 86 runs in their MCU Division 1 one-day 45-overs match played on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh.
Nenagh CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bowl first. Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI posted a total of 177 runs before being bowled out in 38.3 overs. Their innings was anchored by T Senthil Kumar Kavitha, who scored a fifty with 52 runs from 73 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. P Searra contributed a steady 28 runs from 49 balls. Towards the latter part of the innings, Md Nazmul hasan Sajib added a valuable 31 runs from 32 balls. Extras contributed 28 runs to the total, with 26 wides.
For Nenagh CC 1st XI, Tony Kurian and Cinulal Varickatharappel were the most successful bowlers, each taking 2 wickets. SIBIN JACOB also secured 2 wickets for 23 runs. Naveen George, Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan, and Jojin Mathew each claimed one wicket.
In response, Nenagh CC 1st XI faced a target of 178 runs but were bowled out for 91 runs in 24.4 overs. Sreehari Vinobaji was their highest scorer with 39 runs from 47 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. Other batters struggled to build significant partnerships, leading to a consistent fall of wickets. No other batter reached double figures. Nenagh’s innings included 19 runs from extras, with 17 wides.
Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI’s bowling attack was effective in restricting Nenagh. Md Nazmul hasan Sajib and T Senthil Kumar Kavitha each took 3 wickets, conceding 22 and 26 runs respectively. S Sumanasinghe was highly economical, securing 2 wickets for just 5 runs in 5 overs. Namish Kumar also picked up one wicket.
Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI’s comprehensive batting effort, particularly the contributions from T Senthil Kumar Kavitha and Md Nazmul hasan Sajib, combined with a disciplined bowling performance, secured their 86-run victory.
Hero of the Match: T Senthil Kumar Kavitha (Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI) for his leading score of 52 runs and his contribution of 3 wickets.
MCU Division 1 Match Report: UCC CC 1st XI vs. Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI
Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI defeated UCC CC 1st XI by 7 wickets in their MCU Division 1 one-day 45-overs match played on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at The Farm Curraheen Road, Cork.
UCC CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They were bowled out for 129 runs in 26.1 overs. The innings was largely built around a resilient effort from opener Srinivasan Nagarajan, who scored 56 runs off 65 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes. Sagar Gahlot also contributed with 31 runs from 27 balls. However, a collapse in the top and middle order saw UCC lose wickets consistently, making it difficult to set a substantial total. Extras accounted for 21 runs, including 11 wides.
For Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI, Thomas Raju was the most effective bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 25 runs in 6.1 overs. Rahul Poulose and Regis Rex each took 2 wickets, while Aromal TK secured one.
In response, Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI successfully chased the target, reaching 133 for 3 wickets in 21.2 overs. The chase was dominated by an exceptional opening performance from Anunath Gopinathan Valsala, who scored 93 runs from just 60 balls, featuring 15 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive batting laid the foundation for the victory. He shared a 73-run opening partnership with George Raju (11 runs). After the fall of George Raju and Ananthu Krishnan, Valsala continued to score freely before being dismissed with the score at 122. Ajith A (3*) and Thomas Raju (9*) then guided the Blasters to the win. Extras contributed 10 runs to their total, all from wides.
For UCC CC 1st XI, Sagar Gahlot, Ijlal Haidar, and Kaleem Ahmad each picked up one wicket.
Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI’s efficient run chase, spearheaded by Anunath Gopinathan Valsala’s dominant innings, proved decisive in their 7-wicket victory.
Hero of the Match: Anunath Gopinathan Valsala (Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI) for his match-winning innings of 93 runs.
MCU Division 2B Match Report: County Kerry CC 3rd XI vs. Lismore CC 1st XI
County Kerry CC 3rd XI defeated Lismore CC 1st XI by 10 runs in their MCU Division 2B one-day 40-overs match played on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore, Waterford.
Lismore CC 1st XI won the toss and elected to bowl first. County Kerry CC 3rd XI was bowled out for 144 runs in 28 overs. Their innings saw a crucial contribution from captain Taimour Ahmad Chaudhary, who scored 33 runs, including 4 fours and 1 six. Early in the innings, Hannan Ayoob added 14 runs. However, County Kerry struggled against a disciplined Lismore bowling attack, losing wickets at regular intervals. A significant portion of their total came from extras, which amounted to 67 runs (56 wides, 7 no-balls, 4 byes).
For Lismore CC 1st XI, Jayamohan Kuruvilla was the most effective bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs. Ansar Basheer and Alex Kochakudy Mathew both took 2 wickets, while Binoj Babu girija and Gikhil Francis Francis each secured one.
In pursuit of 145, Lismore CC 1st XI commenced their chase but were eventually bowled out for 134 runs in 25 overs, falling short by just 10 runs. Ansar Basheer was their top scorer with 29 runs, hitting 4 fours. Atul Wavhal contributed 21 runs, and Sudais Javid scored 13 runs. Similar to the first innings, extras were a substantial factor in Lismore’s total, adding 40 runs (32 wides, 6 no-balls, 2 byes).
County Kerry CC 3rd XI’s bowlers delivered a strong performance to defend their total. HA Atiq was exceptional, taking 5 wickets for 29 runs in 6.3 overs. Captain Taimour Ahmad Chaudhary also made a significant impact with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 32 runs. Saqib Mustafa secured one wicket.
County Kerry CC 3rd XI’s bowling effort, particularly from HA Atiq and Taimour Ahmad Chaudhary, proved decisive in securing a narrow 10-run victory in a match characterized by a high number of extras from both sides.
Hero of the Match: HA Atiq (County Kerry CC 3rd XI) for his match-winning bowling performance of 5 wickets for 29 runs.
MCU U15 League Match Report: Cork County CC U15 XI vs. Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI
Cork County CC U15 XI achieved a significant 229-run victory over Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI in their MCU U15 League one-day 30-overs match played on Monday, 11 August 2025, at Farmers Cross, Cork.
Cork County CC U15 XI won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a large total of 299 for 7 wickets in their 30 overs. The innings was built on strong batting performances, including two retired not-out fifties. K Gude led the scoring with an unbeaten 58 runs from 33 balls, featuring 11 fours. Ahmar Ahsan also retired not out with 50 runs from 65 balls. Cillian Donald Ross likewise retired not out, contributing a rapid 50 runs from just 22 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. Elham Momand added 38 runs, and AA Muhammad chipped in with 20 runs. A substantial 74 runs were accrued from extras, with 46 wides and 9 no-balls.
For Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI, Samuel Matthias, Namish Kumar, and Muhammad Taha Abdul Wahab each claimed one wicket.
In response, Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI faced a challenging target and were bowled out for 70 runs in 15.4 overs. Archis Yewale was their top scorer with 11 runs. However, they struggled to form partnerships against a disciplined Cork County bowling attack. Extras contributed 35 runs to their total, with 25 wides and 4 no-balls.
Cork County CC U15 XI’s bowlers delivered a strong and consistent performance to defend their substantial total. James Venter and Shaurya Indrodiya were particularly effective, each taking 2 wickets for 31 and 14 runs respectively. Dhairya Sharma, E Liam Ross, and Elham Momand each secured one wicket. Elham Momand was especially economical, bowling 1.4 overs for no runs and taking one wicket.
Cork County CC U15 XI’s dominant batting display, supported by a strong bowling performance, secured them a deserved victory.
Hero of the Match: K Gude (Cork County CC U15 XI) for his unbeaten 58 runs, setting a strong foundation for his team’s total.
MCU U17 League Match Report: Cork County CC U17 vs. Limerick CC U17 XI
Limerick CC U17 XI defeated Cork County CC U17 by 7 wickets in their MCU Twenty20 match played on Monday, 11 August 2025, at The Manor Fields Adare, Adare.
Limerick CC U17 XI won the toss and elected to bowl first. Cork County CC U17 posted a total of 97 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. The innings saw contributions from C Aherne (25 runs from 34 balls) and Adam Kamel (23 runs from 31 balls). Ershadullah Noori added 10 runs, and captain Mark Donnelly also contributed 10 runs. Extras amounted to 14 runs, including 11 wides.
For Limerick CC U17 XI, the wickets were shared among the bowlers. Ayan Ullah, Yousaf Ramay, Riyan Shah, and Leon George each claimed one wicket. Arham Ullah also secured one wicket. Abubakar Azizuallah was economical, conceding 15 runs in 4 overs without taking a wicket.
In response, Limerick CC U17 XI successfully chased the target, reaching 98 for 3 wickets in 13.3 overs. The chase was propelled by an outstanding retired not-out innings from captain Ayan Ullah, who scored 50 runs from just 35 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. He formed a key partnership with Abubakar Azizuallah, who contributed 19 runs. The team reached their target comfortably with more than six overs to spare. Extras contributed 21 runs to their total, with 14 wides and 3 no-balls.
For Cork County CC U17, Aaron Hull and Jose Alessandro De Freitas each took one wicket.
Limerick CC U17 XI’s efficient bowling performance, followed by a strong batting display spearheaded by Ayan Ullah, secured them a decisive 7-wicket victory.
Hero of the Match: Ayan Ullah (Limerick CC U17 XI) for his pivotal unbeaten innings of 50 runs and his bowling contribution.
