Limerick CC 4th XI secured a two-wicket victory over Waterford Vikings 2nd XI at Gracedieu West in Week 17 of the Munster Cricket Union (MCU) One Day 40 Overs competition, successfully chasing down a target of 121.
First Innings: Waterford Vikings 2nd XI
After winning the toss and electing to field, Limerick maintained firm control early on. M Babu provided the main stability for Waterford, top-scoring with 26 off 62 balls, while L Joy added a quickfire 18 off 14 balls. However, regular wickets prevented the hosts from building momentum.
Limerick’s attack was led by Shravan Chandrashekharaiah, who claimed 3 for 10 in 7.2 overs. Darshan Gopal took 2 for 27, with single wickets going to Jack Vercoe, M Riyan Shah, and Muhammad khan Azizuallah. Chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad contributed in the field by effecting two run-outs, dismissing D Davis and Ebin Thomas. Waterford were bowled out for 120 in 29.2 overs, with 32 extras conceded.
Second Innings: Limerick CC 4th XI
Limerick’s response was driven at the top by Chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad, who hit 44 off 57 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes). Despite his efforts, Waterford mounted a severe fightback through K Omanakuttan.
K Omanakuttan disrupted Limerick’s middle order, taking 5 for 25 in 8 overs. Supported by B Joseph (2 for 24), Waterford reduced Limerick from 50/2 to 83/8.
Requiring 38 runs with two wickets remaining, skipper Ramji Lakshmanan (20* off 40 balls) and Tom Vercoe (15* off 27 balls) put together an unbroken 41-run partnership. The pair saw out the remaining runs, reaching 124/8 in 29.1 overs.
Hero of the Match
Chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad (Limerick CC 4th XI) earned the match honours for an all-round contribution, top-scoring with 44 runs in a low-scoring chase and executing two key run-outs in the field.
Midleton CC 4th XI secured a four-wicket victory over Cork County CC 4th XI at The Mardyke in Week 17 of the MCU Division 5 40-over competition, successfully chasing down a target of 174.
First Innings: Cork County CC 4th XI
Having won the toss and elected to field, Midleton contained the home side’s batting order through a disciplined bowling performance. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ahmar Ahsan anchored the Cork County innings, scoring 43 off 101 balls. Contributions from Sagar Parmar (19), Anurag More (14), and Anubhav G (13) kept the scoreboard moving, before Vinay Patil provided a late boost with a quickfire 20 off just 7 deliveries.
Midleton’s attack held Cork County to 173/9 in their 40 overs. Lakshmi saikumar Kasibatla led the bowling attack with figures of 3/34, matched by Md Jahangir Kabir Chowdhury, who claimed 3/19 in his 5 overs. Jaspal Singh made an impact late in the innings, taking 2/10 in a single over, while Ian Joseph Lambe picked up 1/28. Conceding 34 extras also contributed significantly to the total.
Second Innings: Midleton CC 4th XI
Midleton’s run chase started steadily, reaching 44/2 after openers Ajimon Joseph (19) and Ian Joseph Lambe (8) were removed by Cork County captain Mohammed Huzaif Hussain Siddiqui (2/35).
The innings gained control through Jaspal Singh, who top-scored with 51 off 49 balls (8 fours, 1 six). He featured in a vital 64-run third-wicket partnership alongside wicketkeeper Santosh Sarma Banda (29). Despite late wickets from Vinay Patil (2/27) and Nathan Malik (2/32), Shubham Bhushan Khopade (12*) and Peter Thackeray (0*) saw Midleton home to 174/6 in 33.2 overs. Cork County’s defense was hampered by 38 extras.
Hero of the Match
Jaspal Singh earned hero of the match honors for his decisive all-round performance, taking 2 for 10 with the ball to curtail Cork County’s lower order before striking a match-winning 51 off 48 balls to lead Midleton’s chase.
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United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI earned a 32-run victory over Waterford & District CC 1st XI at Carriganore CG in Week 17 of the MCU Division 3 40-over competition, successfully defending a target of 237.
First Innings: United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Clonmel established a strong foundation through captain Sharan Narke (46) and Shoaib Khan (38), who shared an 84-run second-wicket partnership. Babar Ali provided the main impetus to the innings, striking a rapid 64 off 37 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes). Adhvaith Sarath Divakaran added 24 to help push the visitors to a final total of 237/9 in their allotted 40 overs.
Waterford’s bowling unit was led by Syed Shakib Shaharia, who took 4 for 47 in 8 overs. PS Francis delivered an effective spell to claim 3 for 29, while Mohd Siblee Islam and Farooq khan Naseri picked up a wicket each.
Second Innings: Waterford & District CC 1st XI
In reply, Waterford & District were spearheaded by opener R Khalily, who struck 74 off 64 balls (9 fours, 1 six) to keep his side well ahead of the required rate early on. He received support from PS Francis (29), Satish Muddar (23), and Barathi Krishnan Jayakrishnan Prema (21).
However, Clonmel swung the game back in their favour through a decisive spell from Babar Ali, who dismantled the middle order to finish with figures of 4 for 34. Adhvaith Sarath Divakaran (2/41) made key early breakthroughs, while captain Sharan Narke (2/27) and Shoaib Khan (1/57) wrapped up the tail to bowl Waterford out for 205 in 37.5 overs.
Hero of the Match
Babar Ali (United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI) took the match honours for a dominant all-round performance, scoring a quickfire 64 off 37 balls before taking 4 for 34 with the ball to dismantle Waterford’s chase.
Midleton CC 2nd XI and Limerick Blasters CC produced a closely contested Division 1 fixture at Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety on 8 August 2026. Midleton, having won the toss, elected to bat and posted 223 all out in 44.5 overs. Limerick Blasters reached 224 for 8 in 40.1 overs to register a two-wicket victory.
Midleton innings (223 all out, 44.5 overs)
Midleton reached a competitive total largely through two middle-order contributions. Shan Sarhadi top-scored with 47 (71 balls) and shared a 50-run third-wicket stand that stabilised the innings after early movement. Later, Sreenadh Muriyattu Vipinachandran provided substance at the end with an unbeaten 50 off 47 balls (4×4, 2×6), helping Midleton recover from a middle-order wobble. The innings was affected by a significant number of extras (31, including 27 wides), which materially contributed to the scoreboard. For Limerick Blasters, Arun Kumar Harikumar returned figures of 9–1–29–3, while Rahul Poulose (8–0–38–2) and Arun Mohan (9–0–39–2) provided regular breakthroughs; Thomas Raju also picked up two wickets.
Limerick Blasters chase (224/8, 40.1 overs)
Limerick Blasters set out briskly in the powerplay and built momentum through aggressive batting in the middle overs. Ajith A produced the leading performance for the visitors with a 51-run innings off 37 balls (4×4, 4×6), anchoring a decisive fifth-wicket partnership that added 67 runs and swung the momentum back in the Blasters’ favour. Jeffin Mathew (44 off 27) and Regis Rex (28 off 13) contributed quick scores at different phases to keep the run rate manageable. Extras again played a role in the chase (29, including 27 wides), helping the total; Midleton’s bowling attack saw MUHAMMAD ALI take three wickets (9–1–50–3) and Christian Laubscher claim three (9–0–53–3), but they were unable to prevent the Blasters from reaching the target with two wickets remaining.
Match assessment and factors deciding the result
Discipline in the field proved a notable factor: wides accounted for a substantial portion of the extras in both innings and influenced the flow of runs for both sides. Midleton laid a platform with useful partnerships and a late unbeaten 50, but Limerick Blasters’ middle-order acceleration — notably the partnership involving Ajith A and contributions from Jeffin Mathew and Regis Rex — proved decisive. Bowling returns were shared: Arun Kumar Harikumar and Rahul Poulose kept the Midleton innings in check early, while MUHAMMAD ALI and Christian Laubscher each produced three-wicket hauls in the second innings to keep Midleton in the contest.
Hero of the match
Hero of the match: Ajith A (Limerick Blasters) — his 51 off 37 balls at the heart of the fifth-wicket recovery was the principal match-winning contribution, providing the momentum required for the Blasters to complete the successful chase.
Nenagh CC completed a successful run chase at Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh, on 8 August 2026, with the visitors finishing on 235 for 7 in 41.1 overs to beat Clare CC 2nd XI, who had posted 233 for 9 in their allotted 45 overs. Clare won the toss and elected to bat.
Clare innings — 233 for 9 (45 overs)
Clare built a platform through a substantial opening stand and two half-centuries at the top of the order. S Taj made 56 off 68 balls and Z Udin contributed 52 off 88; the pair put on 92 for the first wicket before the top order began to fragment. The innings featured regular contributions from the lower middle order, with Gurpreet Singh finishing 16 not out and J Shinde 8 not out. Clare’s total was augmented by a significant number of extras (38, including 32 wides and 3 no-balls), which materially supported the score.
For Nenagh, Tony Kurian was the most successful bowler, returning figures of 9–0–50–6, and Jomy Joseph provided useful support with 9–0–35–2. The Clare innings progressed to 200 in the 40th over before late wickets slowed the scoring, leaving a competitive target of 234 for Nenagh.
Key Clare bowling figures:
Tony Kurian 9–0–50–6
Jomy Joseph 9–0–35–2
Nenagh innings — 235 for 7 (41.1 overs)
Nenagh’s chase began with early setbacks, losing two quick wickets in the powerplay. The innings was steadied and then accelerated by Jithin Mathew mattathil, whose 65 (47 balls) provided the principal backbone of the reply; his strike rotation and boundary-scoring in the middle overs supplied the momentum necessary for the chase. A significant sixth-wicket stand — during which Jithin Mathew mattathil and Jomy Joseph added 50 runs — helped move the chase into its final phase. Contributions from the lower order, notably asif safin (40 not out) and Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan (21 not out), saw Nenagh across the line with four overs to spare.
Clare bowlers recorded useful returns: Harbinder Singh took 3/48 and K Javed returned 2/43, but Nenagh’s middle-order partnerships and the high number of extras conceded by Clare (44, including 30 wides, 4 no-balls and a 5-run penalty awarded to Nenagh for time wasting) proved decisive in maintaining the required run rate.
Key Nenagh batting and match facts:
Jithin Mathew mattathil 65 — anchored the chase and accelerated when required.
asif safin 40* and Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan 21* — saw the chase through.
Extras to Clare: 44 (30 wides, 4 nb, 3 b, 2 lb, 5 penalty) — had a notable impact on the scoring.
Match assessment
The contest was shaped by strong opening contributions from Clare and an incisive bowling spell from Tony Kurian, which limited scoring opportunities through the middle overs. Nenagh’s response combined a responsible anchor innings from Jithin Mathew mattathil with a composed lower-order finish; the large number of extras conceded by Clare, including wides and the late penalty, also eased the pursuit. Both sides produced notable individual performances with the ball and bat, but Nenagh’s middle-order partnerships ultimately proved the decisive factor.
Hero of the match
Hero of the match: Jithin Mathew Mattathil (Nenagh CC) — his 65 provided the central batting performance that stabilised and accelerated the chase, enabling Nenagh to reach the target within 41.1 overs.
County Kerry CC 2nd XI posted 151 and Cork County CC 2nd XI reached 152 for 7 to secure a three-wicket win at Oyster Oval, Tralee on 8 August 2026.
County Kerry innings — 151 all out (36.5 overs)
County Kerry made a positive start and passed 100 inside the first 16 overs, led by a 3rd-wicket period where Alvin Rahman Fahad (34) and Qassim Mohammed (31) both made useful contributions. The innings lost regular wickets thereafter and was dismissed in the 37th over. Kerry’s score was increased significantly by extras (29, including 25 wides and 4 no-balls), which accounted for a sizeable portion of the total. For Cork, Elham Momand (9–0–23–2), Arpit Ahuja (8–1–19–2) and Ishaan Singh Seehra (5–1–22–2) bowled with notable control, while Eddie Ross also picked up two late wickets.
Cork County chase — 152 for 7 (34.2 overs)
Cork lost two early wickets but recovered through contributions across the order. Ishaan Singh Seehra (28) and Cillian Donald Ross (26) provided starts, with Srihari Ravichandran (16) and Eddie Ross (10) extending the innings into the middle overs. The lower order held firm when required: Elham Momand finished unbeaten on 30 and Arpit Ahuja remained 22 not out; their partnership saw Cork through to the target. Kerry’s bowling attack was led by Adil Rahil (9–0–42–3), who removed three key batsmen, and Luqman Kabir (9–1–31–1) who kept the run rate in check, but Cork’s depth and the contributions from their lower order ensured the chase was completed.
Key performances and match factors
For Cork, Elham Momand provided an important all-round contribution: economical bowling (9–0–23–2) in the first innings and a match-finishing 30 not out in the chase.
Arpit Ahuja supported with tidy bowling (8–1–19–2) and an unbeaten 22 in the run chase.
For Kerry, Alvin Rahman Fahad and Qassim Mohammed offered the principal batting returns, while Adil Rahil produced the primary wicket-taking return for the bowlers.
Extras had a clear influence on the match: Kerry conceded 29 extras with a high number of wides and no-balls in their innings, and Cork conceded seven wides and two leg byes in the chase — both sides’ discipline in this area was a notable factor.
Hero of the match
Hero of the match: Elham Momand (Cork County CC 2nd XI). His economical opening spell helped restrict Kerry to a modest total and his unbeaten 30 saw Cork home; the combination of effective bowling and a composed finishing contribution was decisive.
Summary
Cork County’s balanced performance, with controlled bowling up front and composure from the lower order in the chase, delivered a three-wicket victory. Kerry’s innings contained useful individual scores but was hampered by extras and a lack of partnerships in the latter stages, which ultimately allowed Cork to complete the run chase within 35 overs.
MCU U15 League (8 August 2026) The Farm Curraheen, UCC, Cork
Limerick CC U15 XI: 177/3 (20.0 overs) Cork County CC U15 XI: 60/5 (20.0 overs) Result: Limerick CC U15 XI won by 117 runs
First Innings: Limerick CC U15 XI
After Cork County won the toss and elected to field, Limerick set a formidable total behind disciplined batting and multiple tactical retirements. Opener Abubakar Aziz Ullah got the innings off to a rapid start with 28 off 11 balls (6 fours) before retiring not out. Fellow opener Faizan Chaudhry contributed 25 off 20 balls before also retiring.
Mid-innings stability was provided by Muhammad Raheem (20 off 30) and Arnav Ravishankar (26 off 25), both of whom subsequently retired not out. Late boundary hits from captain Ghufran Chaudhry (15* off 8) and Muhammad Ibrahim (10* off 6) pushed the score to 177/3 in 20 overs. Cork County’s wickets were taken by Ruairi Newton (1/15), Moosa Adnan Ahmed (1/20), and Avika Jauhari (1/20).
Second Innings: Cork County CC U15 XI
Facing a target of 178, Cork County struggled to build partnerships against a deep, ten-bowler Limerick attack. Moosa Adnan Ahmed provided the main resistance, top-scoring with 28 off 34 balls before retiring not out. Arnav Gupta remained unbeaten on 9 late in the innings.
Limerick’s bowlers dominated with extreme accuracy, conceding only 60 runs across their 20 overs. Wickets were shared evenly among five bowlers: Apoorvan Alagesan (1/4), Muhammad Ibrahim (1/17), Atharvan Alagesan (1/6), Abubakar Aziz Ullah (1/0), and Chinmay Shinde (1/0). Abubakar Aziz Ullah and Chinmay Shinde both completed their overs as double-wicket-maidens, restricting Cork County to 60/5 at the end of their allotted overs.
Hero of the Match
Abubakar Aziz Ullah (Limerick CC U15 XI) earned hero of the match honours for an exceptional all-round display, striking a blistering 28 runs off 11 balls to set the match tempo before bowling two maiden overs and taking 1/0 in the second innings.
Overall scores Lismore CC U13 91/6 (20 overs)
County Galway CC U13 92/7 (19.2 overs)
County Galway CC U13 won by 3 wickets
County Galway CC U13 completed a tight chase at Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore on 8 August 2026, reaching 92 for 7 with four balls remaining after restricting Lismore CC U13 to 91 for 6 from their 20 overs. Galway won the toss and elected to field, and the match was characterised by several retirements and a high extras count in both innings.
Lismore innings — 91/6 (20 overs)
Lismore’s innings began with early wickets as Hannah Trigg was bowled for 0 and Z Lismore was dismissed for 2, leaving the home side 8 for 2 after three overs. From there, the innings was stabilised by Sadeu Jayawardana, who retired not out on 31 from 38 balls with five boundaries, and Aarav Mishra, who also retired not out on 21 from 40 balls. Their time at the crease provided structure through the middle overs and took Lismore beyond 50 by the 11th over.
A notable feature of the innings was the contribution from extras, with Lismore receiving 33 in total (including 15 wides and 13 no-balls). Despite the platform created by the two retired batters, further wickets late in the innings limited the finishing surge. For County Galway, Siddhi Kadam produced the standout spell with 3 overs for 6 runs and 3 wickets, while Ashana Pawar added 2 for 7 from 3 overs and V Sharma took 1 for 1.
County Galway bowling highlights:
- Siddhi Kadam 3–0–6–3
- Ashana Pawar 3–0–7–2
- V Sharma 1–0–1–1
- County Galway chase — 92/7 (19.2 overs)
Chasing 92, Galway also had to manage regular interruptions to momentum. T Bhadry made 10 before being run out, and wickets fell often enough to keep the result in doubt. Siddhi Kadam anchored the pursuit, finishing not out on 14 from 35 balls and remaining involved across the innings: she retired not out earlier on 12 and later resumed at 84 for 7 to guide Galway over the line.
The chase was significantly influenced by extras, with Galway collecting 50 (23 wides and 23 no-balls), which accounted for more than half of the winning total. While that reduced the scoring required from the bat, Galway still needed composure late on with seven wickets down. Ashana Pawar supported the finish, ending 4 not out.
For Lismore, Sadeu Jayawardana and Aarav Mishra were the most effective bowlers, each taking two wickets while conceding few runs. Khalid Khan also claimed a wicket, and fielding contributions included run outs involving Z Lismore and Aarav Mishra.
Lismore bowling highlights:
- Sadeu Jayawardana 4–1–7–2
- Aarav Mishra 4–0–11–2
- Khalid Khan 4–0–26–1
Match assessment This was a low-scoring game in which both sides generated key phases through disciplined bowling. Lismore’s best period came through the retired-not-out innings of Sadeu Jayawardana and Aarav Mishra, while Galway’s best period was driven by Siddhi Kadam with the ball and then again with the bat in the closing overs. Galway ultimately did enough in a pressured finish to secure the win with four balls to spare.
Hero of the match: _Siddhi Kadam_ (County Galway CC U13) Siddhi Kadam combined the most influential bowling spell (3/6) with an unbeaten finishing contribution in the chase, and her role in both innings was central to Galway’s three-wicket victory.
Waterford Vikings 1st XI 189 (37.0 overs)
UCC CC 1st XI 193/4 (26.4 overs)
Result: UCC CC 1st XI won by 6 wickets
Match summary and analysis
First innings — Waterford Vikings 189 all out (37.0 overs)
Waterford elected to bat and compiled 189, a total built from a series of contributions rather than a single large score. The top-order contributed useful starts: Sunil Manikkoth 27, A Joseph 24 and Shubham Salunke 25; Mathew Varughese added 22 lower down. Extras were significant, with 48 runs conceded (36 wides, 9 byes and 1 no-ball) and therefore materially assisted the Vikings’ total.
UCC’s bowling attack produced the principal breakthroughs. Ijlal Haidar led the attack, returning 4–37 from 7 overs and removing the tail in quick succession. Vaibhav Nair supported well with 3–30 from 8 overs, maintaining pressure through his spell, and Kush Patel chipped in with 2–27. UCC’s disciplined bowling in the middle overs helped restrict scoring and produced regular wickets that prevented the Vikings from accelerating late.
Key bowling figures (Vikings innings)
Ijlal Haidar 7–0–37–4
Vaibhav Nair 8–0–30–3
Kush Patel 6–1–27–2
Second innings — UCC 193/4 (26.4 overs)
UCC completed the chase with more than 13 overs to spare. The reply combined a measured platform with two brisk finishing contributions. Vedang Shinde provided a steady start with 30, and Kush Patel offered a useful supporting score of 29. The principal innings came from Sarvesh Pisal, who remained unbeaten on 64 off 48 balls and played the anchoring role while rotating strike and finding boundaries when required. A late, high-tempo cameo from Sahil Kamble (38* off 15) accelerated the chase and ensured the target was passed comfortably. Extras to the Vikings (22 wides) contributed but UCC’s batting control and the two significant partnerships were the decisive elements.
Vikings’ bowlers who made inroads were A Joseph (2–27) and Mathew Varughese (1–32), but they could not prevent the momentum shift created by UCC’s middle-order partnership and the finishing overs.
Key batting and bowling figures (UCC innings / Vikings bowlers)
Sarvesh Pisal 64* (48)
Sahil Kamble 38* (15)
A Joseph 4–0–27–2 (in the chase)
Mathew Varughese 4.4–0–32–1
Match factors and turning points
UCC’s bowling performance in the Vikings innings, led by Ijlal Haidar and Vaibhav Nair, restricted the scoring rate and removed set batters at regular intervals, limiting Waterford to under 200 despite the high number of extras they received.
In the chase, Sarvesh Pisal provided stability and control, while Sahil Kamble produced a decisive acceleration late in the innings; that combination removed pressure and allowed UCC to complete the chase well inside the allotted overs.
Extras were notable from both sides and had a measurable impact on the scoring profile of the match (Vikings 48 extras; UCC 22 wides in the chase).
Hero of the match
Hero of the match: Sarvesh Pisal (UCC CC 1st XI). His unbeaten 64 provided the central batting contribution that anchored the chase, allowing UCC to build the partnerships and momentum needed for a comfortable six-wicket victory.*
Final scores
County Galway CC 1st XI 249/8 (50 overs)
Midleton CC 1st XI 253/8 (49 overs)
Result: Midleton CC 1st XI won by 2 wickets
County Galway CC 1st XI and Midleton CC 1st XI produced a closely contested MCU Premier fixture at Lydican on 9 August, with Midleton completing a two-wicket win in the 49th over. Galway posted 249 for 8 from their 50 overs after several batters made useful contributions, but Midleton’s chase was built on a strong opening partnership and then held together late by a composed lower-order finish.
Galway’s innings recovered well from an early setback. S Burra made 34 and added substance with SR Lella, who compiled 37 in a measured stand for the second wicket. Through the middle overs, S Reddy contributed 33 and kept the innings moving, while the later stages were shaped by Danish Ali, whose 45 from 52 balls gave Galway needed momentum. Captain J Juneja remained unbeaten on 26 at the close, helping the side finish with a competitive total.
Midleton shared the wickets around effectively. Muhammad Shabir was the most successful bowler with 3 for 62, removing three middle-order players and interrupting Galway’s progress at important moments. Farrukh Fiaz took 2 for 41 and struck both early and late, while A Siddique, Danish Iqbal and Javed Ahmed Azami each claimed a wicket and helped maintain control across long spells.
In reply, Midleton made the decisive move through their opening pair. Zuhair Shah scored 60 from 63 balls and A Siddique made 67 from 78, with the pair putting on 130 for the first wicket. That partnership established the chase and gave Midleton a firm base. When wickets began to fall in clusters after the breakthrough, Galway worked their way back into the match and reduced Midleton from a strong position to 227 for 8.
Galway’s bowlers were led by Danish Ali, who produced an excellent spell of 3 for 21 from 10 overs and removed three key batters, including both Zuhair Shah and M Ali. FAS MD also took 3 wickets and helped shift momentum in the middle and later overs, while S Guru supported with 2 wickets. Their efforts ensured the result remained in doubt into the closing overs.
The chase was eventually settled by Murad Rasheed, who remained not out on 49 from 66 balls. His innings was particularly important after Midleton lost wickets in the middle phase, as he held the innings together and guided the side through the final stages. Farrukh Fiaz supported him with an unbeaten 12, and together they took Midleton beyond the target with six balls remaining.
This was a match in which both sides had periods of control. Galway built a solid total through contributions across the order and then applied pressure in the second innings through disciplined wicket-taking spells. Midleton, however, made the stronger start in the chase and then showed enough composure at the end to complete the pursuit.
Hero of the match: A Siddique
A Siddique played a major role in Midleton’s win with a well-constructed 67 at the top of the order, setting the foundation for the chase, and also contributed with the ball in Galway’s innings. His all-round impact made him the central figure in a narrow victory.
Final scores
Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI 362 all out (49.3 overs)
Clare CC 1st XI 295 all out (49 overs)
Result: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI won by 67 runs
Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI set the match up with a substantial first-innings total at Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon on 9 August 2026, and then defended it with regular wickets despite a major chase anchored by Vignesh. Harlequins won the toss, elected to bat, and produced multiple significant batting contributions to reach 362 before dismissing Clare for 295 in the final over of the reply.
Harlequins innings — 362 all out (49.3 overs) Harlequins’ innings was built around a series of strong partnerships and high-impact middle-order batting. After Jatin Jaitley made 32 at the top of the order, the innings gathered momentum through Vikranth Masina, who compiled 61 and provided stability through the middle overs. The decisive acceleration came from R Joyce, whose 96 from 64 balls included 9 fours and 7 sixes and transformed the scoring rate during the central phase of the innings.
Harlequins maintained pressure on the bowling attack late on through Seanan Jones, who struck 57 from 37 balls, ensuring the total moved beyond 350. Contributions from the lower order, including J Kalathera (16 not out) and I Ahsan (13), helped maintain the tempo through the closing overs. For Clare, WS Qureshi returned 4 wickets and R Shahid took 3, but Harlequins’ boundary-hitting through the middle and death overs set a challenging target.
Notable Harlequins scores:
- R Joyce 96 (64)
- Vikranth Masina 61 (79)
- Seanan Jones 57 (37)
- Jatin Jaitley 32 (38)
Clare innings — 295 all out (49 overs) Clare’s chase was led by a substantial innings from Vignesh, who scored 119 from 97 balls with 12 fours and 4 sixes and carried the pursuit for long periods. Early wickets meant Clare were periodically rebuilding, but support came from Daniyal Shams (28) and Raj More (27), who helped establish a platform for the middle overs. As the required rate rose, Clare continued to compete through Hrushikesh Pardeshi (17) and brief contributions from the lower middle order, but the chase was checked by wicket-taking spells from Harlequins and a steady fall of wickets after the 35th over.
Harlequins’ bowlers shared the decisive moments. Namish Kumar took 4 wickets and removed key batters during the later stages, while I Ahsan claimed 3, including the wicket of Vignesh, which effectively ended Clare’s main chance of a late surge. Seanan Jones also contributed with the ball, and the attack ensured Clare were all out for 295 with one ball remaining.
Notable Clare scores:
- Vignesh 119 (97)
- Daniyal Shams 28 (31)
- Raj More 27 (59)
Key Harlequins bowling figures:
- Namish Kumar 10–0–65–4
- I Ahsan 10–1–49–3
- Seanan Jones 6–2–16–1
- Umer Khan 7–1–47–1
Match assessment The match was decided by Harlequins’ superior first-innings scoring rate and depth, with major contributions from R Joyce, Vikranth Masina, and Seanan Jones establishing a total that kept the chasing side under sustained pressure. Clare’s reply was notable for the quality and tempo of Vignesh’s century, but Harlequins’ ability to take wickets at key points prevented Clare from building the extended partnerships needed to stay on track for the target.
Hero of the match: R Joyce R Joyce’s 96 from 64 balls was the defining innings of the match, setting the platform for a total of 362 and shaping the scale of the chase required.
Final scores
Limerick Blasters CC 4th XI 92 all out (21.1 overs)
Lismore CC 2nd XI 93/4 (18 overs)
Result: Lismore CC 2nd XI won by 6 wickets
Lismore CC 2nd XI completed a controlled chase at Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety on 9 August 2026 to claim a six-wicket win over Limerick Blasters CC 4th XI. After choosing to bat, the Blasters were dismissed for 92 inside 22 overs, and Lismore reached the target in 18 overs despite losing four wickets.
Blasters innings — 92 all out (21.1 overs) Limerick Blasters found it difficult to establish sustained partnerships after losing an early wicket. Abby Chacko made 22 from 43 balls to provide some stability, while Arunraj Thalappilly top-scored with 26, striking four boundaries and a six to lift the total through the middle overs. However, regular wickets prevented a late acceleration, with the innings closing at 92 all out.
Lismore’s bowling was decisive, led by Manikandan N, who returned 4 wickets from 6 overs and removed key batters in the middle order. Jayamohan Kuruvilla set the tone with an economical spell and the opening wicket, while Sarathikumar Nagulsamy struck quickly late in the innings with 3 wickets in 1.1 overs. Muhammad Saahir Khan also contributed with a wicket and maintained control through his spell.
Key Lismore bowling figures:
- Manikandan N 6–1–23–4
- Sarathikumar Nagulsamy 1.1–0–9–3
- Jayamohan Kuruvilla 5–0–12–1
- Muhammad Saahir Khan 6–0–29–1
Lismore chase — 93/4 (18 overs) Lismore’s reply began steadily but included a couple of early wickets, with J Prabhakaran dismissed for 2. The chase was then shaped by a productive middle-order stand. Vins Jose retired not out on 30 from 27 balls, playing the primary role in moving the innings forward, while Manikandan N added an important 24 from 27 balls, including five boundaries, to keep the target within reach.
Further wickets fell in the closing overs, but Sarathikumar Nagulsamy (2 not out) and Vivek Thomas (2 not out) completed the chase. Rakesh Dulera retired not out on 1, having provided time at the crease during the early phase of the innings.
For the Blasters, Sebin Scaria took the first wicket and finished with 1–27 from 6 overs, and Aby Chacko claimed 2 wickets in his single over, briefly adding late pressure. Rohit Krishna also took a wicket during the chase.
Match assessment The match was decided by Lismore’s stronger performance in the first innings, where they took wickets consistently and restricted the Blasters to a modest total. In the chase, Lismore’s middle order, led by Vins Jose and Manikandan N, did enough to manage the target and finish the game inside 18 overs.
Hero of the match: Manikandan N Manikandan N was the central figure in the result, taking 4 wickets to shape the Blasters’ innings and then contributing 24 in the chase to help Lismore reach the target.
Final scores
Limerick CC 1st XI 271 all out (49.4 overs)
Cork County CC 1st XI 162 all out (35.5 overs)
Result: Limerick CC 1st XI won by 109 runs
Limerick CC 1st XI produced a comprehensive performance at Adare Manor, Limerick on 9 August 2026, recovering from a mixed start to post 271 before dismissing Cork County for 162. Cork County won the toss and chose to field, but Limerick’s middle-order batting and a decisive spell in the chase ensured a comfortable margin.
Limerick innings — 271 all out (49.4 overs) Limerick’s total was anchored by a substantial innings from Shreehari Madyalkar, who scored 103 from 91 balls with 13 fours and 3 sixes. After Nishant Kumar gave the innings early momentum with 36 from 32 balls, wickets in the teens left Limerick needing consolidation. Madyalkar provided that stability through the middle overs and then accelerated effectively, adding a key stand with Sarfraz Ramay (18) and later combining with Anvesh Bogavelly, who made 39 from 36 balls to lift the score toward the end of the innings.
For Cork County, Darshit Shetty was the standout bowler with 4 for 37 from his 10 overs, removing both top-order and lower-order batters. Samuel Jacob Fenn took 2 wickets, while Eshan O’Sullivan, Prashant Singh and Mark Donnelly each claimed one.
Notable Limerick scores:
- Shreehari Madyalkar 103 (91)
- Anvesh Bogavelly 39 (36)
- Nishant Kumar 36 (32)
- Bharat Dahima 21 (57)
Cork County chase — 162 all out (35.5 overs) Cork County’s reply started with some resistance at the top, led by Sunil Gautam (29) and Ritesh Sah (19). Niall Donnelly also made 29 in the middle order, and Ayush Dubey remained unbeaten on 30, but the chase was repeatedly checked by wickets and never developed the sustained partnerships required for a target of 272.
Limerick’s bowlers shared the work effectively, with Ajay Hari delivering the decisive spell: 4 for 20 in 6.5 overs, including key wickets in the latter half of the innings. Shreehari Madyalkar completed a strong all-round match with 2 for 25, while Sarfraz Ramay, Prasad Hegde, Anvesh Bogavelly and Ramoji Alla each contributed a wicket to keep Cork County under pressure.
Key Limerick bowling figures:
- Ajay Hari 6.5–1–20–4
- Shreehari Madyalkar 4–0–25–2
- Sarfraz Ramay 6–0–16–1
- Prasad Hegde 5–1–22–1
Match assessment The match turned on Limerick’s ability to build a strong total around Shreehari Madyalkar’s century and then apply sustained pressure with the ball. Cork County had several players reach double figures, but the run chase was undermined by the regular loss of wickets and the lack of a long partnership through the middle overs. Limerick’s bowling, led by Ajay Hari, ensured the target remained out of reach and delivered a 109-run win.
Hero of the match: Shreehari Madyalkar Shreehari Madyalkar was the key figure, scoring 103 to underpin Limerick’s 271 and then adding 2 wickets in the defence, shaping both innings of the match.
Final scores
Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI 161/5 (20 overs)
Cork County CC U17 XI A 137/7 (20 overs)
Result: Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI won by 24 runs
Cork Harlequins CC U17 XI secured a 24-run win over Cork County CC U17 XI A in the MCU U17 T20 Superleague at The Mardyke, Cork on 10 August 2026. Harlequins, after choosing to bat, posted 161 for 5 and then restricted County to 137 for 7, with key contributions in both innings coming through the middle order.
Harlequins innings — 161/5 (20 overs) Harlequins lost early wickets, including Namish Kumar for 0 and Hashim Bilal Ahsan for 10, which left them needing a rebuilding phase inside the powerplay. That recovery was led by Archis Yewale, who made 41 from 43 balls and provided the stability required to set up a competitive total.
The defining innings came from Aidan Brokenshire, who finished 71 not out from 54 deliveries, striking five fours and three sixes. His innings combined control through the middle overs with effective boundary-hitting at the end, ensuring Harlequins reached 161 despite losing partners in the final quarter of the innings. AZ Shah (4) was run out late, while Aarush Verma remained 1 not out as the innings closed.
For County, wickets were shared: Senan O Connell, Arvin Monteiro, Nathan Malik, and Johncil Dsouza each took one, while the bowling generally contained scoring but could not prevent the late acceleration driven by Brokenshire.
Key Harlequins scores:
- Aidan Brokenshire 71* (54)
- Archis Yewale 41 (43)
- Hashim Bilal Ahsan 10 (9)
- County chase — 137/7 (20 overs) County’s reply was built around a steady innings from C Aherne, who made 33 from 38 balls and held the top order together through the first half of the chase. Support came from Johncil Dsouza, who struck 26 from 18 balls to lift the scoring rate briefly, and late contributions from Ahmar Ahsan (13 not out) and James Venter (11 not out).
Harlequins’ bowling produced wickets at key stages, preventing County from developing the single substantial partnership needed to maintain the required rate. A Gumber took 2 for 25, while Archis Yewale added 2 for 15, including important middle-overs wickets. Namish Kumar and Samuel Matthias took one wicket apiece, and a run out of Arvin Monteiro further checked momentum.
Key Harlequins bowling figures:
- A Gumber 4–0–25–2
- Archis Yewale 2–0–15–2
- Namish Kumar 4–0–19–1
- Samuel Matthias 4–0–37–1
Match assessment Harlequins’ total was set up by consolidation from Archis Yewale and then advanced decisively by Aidan Brokenshire’s unbeaten 71. In the chase, County had periods of stability through C Aherne and a brief acceleration from Johncil Dsouza, but Harlequins’ ability to take wickets across the middle overs meant the required rate continued to rise. The result was secured through a combined bowling effort, with A Gumber and Archis Yewale providing the most impactful spells.
Hero of the match: Aidan Brokenshire
Aidan Brokenshire’s 71 not out was the defining contribution of the match, providing the bulk of Harlequins’ scoring and setting a total that County were unable to overhaul.
