It’s the final weekend of the season- with still plenty to play for!
— Saturday 12 Sep
- MCU Premier (50 overs) | Oyster Oval, Tralee | 11:00am IST
County Kerry CC 1st XI vs County Galway CC 1st XI — Kerry close the season at home against a Galway side that has shown it can control games with regular wickets. The early overs should set the tone, with both teams likely prioritising powerplay discipline and middle-over control. - MCU Division 5 (40 overs) | Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh | 11:00am IST
Nenagh CC 4th XI vs Cork County CC 4th XI — A fixture where batting partnerships and clean fielding are likely to decide the result. Expect both sides to focus on a steady platform and limiting boundary balls in the middle overs. - MCU Division 3 (40 overs) | Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon | 11:00am IST
Clare CC 4th XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 4th XI — Harlequins will look to finish strongly after a difficult Week 21 chase, while Clare will aim to apply pressure through controlled spells and forcing mistakes through the ring. - MCU Division 1 (45 overs) | The Manor Fields, Adare | 11:00am IST
Limerick CC 2nd XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI — A Limerick derby to close the league phase. The Blasters’ batting depth has been strong recently; Limerick will want early wickets and clear plans at the back end. - MCU Premier (50 overs) | Farmers Cross, Cork | 11:00am IST
Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI vs Limerick CC 1st XI — Harlequins begin a demanding weekend with two Premier fixtures. Limerick will look to keep the game tight in the first 20 overs and then build scoreboard pressure through the middle. - MCU Division 3 (40 overs) | Carriganore CG, Waterford | 11:00am IST
Waterford & District CC 1st XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI — Waterford will be aiming for a stronger all-round performance after Week 21, while the Blasters will look to take early wickets and stay ahead on run rate when chasing. - MCU Division 3 (40 overs) | Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel | 11:00am IST
United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 3rd XI — Clonmel have shown they can build totals after early pressure; Kerry will want to disrupt the middle-order partnerships and keep the chase within reach if batting second.
Week 22 (Final Week) — Sunday 13 Sep
- MCU Division 1 (45 overs) | The Mardyke, Cork | 11:00am IST
Cork County CC 2nd XI vs County Kerry CC 2nd XI — Kerry’s 2nds arrive after a strong Week 21 win; Cork County will look for a better start with the bat and tighter execution with the ball in the final 15 overs. - MCU Division 2 (40 overs) | Farmers Cross, Cork | 11:00am IST
Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI vs Nenagh CC 2nd XI — Nenagh’s top order comes in with confidence after a successful chase last week. Harlequins’ key focus will be early wickets and preventing the chase from being decided inside 25–30 overs. - MCU Division 4 (40 overs) | Townparks, Midleton | 11:00am IST
Midleton CC 3rd XI vs Nenagh CC 3rd XI — Expect a tactical 40-over game where running between the wickets and converting chances in the field could be as important as boundary hitting. - MCU Division 2 (40 overs) | The Manor Fields, Adare | 11:00am IST
Limerick CC 3rd XI vs Clare CC 3rd XI — Both sides will look to control the middle overs with tight bowling and keep wickets in hand for the closing phase of the innings. - MCU Premier (50 overs) | Oyster Oval, Tralee | 11:00am IST
County Kerry CC 1st XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI — Harlequins finish the weekend away in Tralee. Kerry’s home advantage and ability to build a defendable total could be key, while Harlequins will want to bat in longer partnerships and avoid losing wickets in clusters. - MCU Division 2 (40 overs) | Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel | 11:00am IST
Cork County CC 3rd XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI — The Blasters’ 2nds have shown they can post and defend competitive totals; Cork County will aim to stay in touch through the first half of the chase and leave a manageable finish. - MCU Division 3 (40 overs) | Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon | 11:00am IST
Clare CC 4th XI vs United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI — Clonmel carry recent form into another away-day test. Clare will target a controlled first innings and try to keep Clonmel’s middle-order acceleration in check. - MCU Division 5 (40 overs) | Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh | 11:00am IST
Nenagh CC 4th XI vs County Kerry CC 5th XI — Nenagh close with a second Division 5 fixture of the weekend, so squad rotation may matter. Kerry will look to stay competitive by taking early wickets and keeping the required rate realistic when chasing.
