MCU Premier T20 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI vs. Cork County CC 1st XI
Date: 21 May 2026
Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork
Result: Cork County CC 1st XI won by 8 wickets
First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Cork Harlequins CC were restricted to a total of 107 all out in exactly 20 overs.
The innings began unsteadily as opener Adam Hickey was dismissed for a duck in the first over by Thorne Prophet, caught by Nabeel Anjum. Skipper Matthew Brewster (9) and R Joyce (6) made brief contributions but were dismissed by W Shields and Siddharth Joshi respectively, leaving Harlequins at 45 for 3.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Shivam Kislay anchored the innings from the top order, scoring a resilient 49 runs off 46 balls, including six boundaries. He received support from Seanan Jones (11), but the middle and lower order struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined bowling attack.
The standout performance came from Cork County bowler Nabeel Anjum, who ripped through the lower order to claim an exceptional 5 wickets for just 14 runs across his 5 overs. Anjum dismissed Umer Khan (6), Vikranth Masina (5), Mustak Mardan (3), Seneth Sumanasinghe (4), and Michael Higgins (1). Shivam Kislay‘s knock ended in the 17th over via a run-out by Z Khan, and the innings concluded at 107 runs with one ball remaining in the 20th over.
Second Innings: Cork County CC 1st XI
Chasing a target of 108, Cork County CC reached the mark comfortably, finishing on 111 for 2 in 14.2 overs to secure an 8-wicket victory.
Opening batsman Rajwardhan Undre was the first to fall for 12, caught by Shivam Kislay off the bowling of Matthew Brewster with the score at 22. This brought Donald Marakassery to the crease to join Brian Upman. The pair shared a decisive 74-run partnership for the second wicket, taking the score to 96 before Marakassery was bowled by Michael Higgins for 33 off 34 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes).
Brian Upman remained unbeaten at the end, anchoring the chase with a half-century. Upman scored 51* off 39 deliveries, a knock that included 1 four and 5 sixes. Josh Hartill (2*) was at the crease with Upman when the winning runs were hit in the 15th over. The Harlequins bowlers struggled to contain the run rate, with Matthew Brewster (1/10) and Michael Higgins (1/21) being the only wicket-takers.
Hero of the Match
Nabeel Anjum (Cork County CC 1st XI) While Brian Upman delivered an unbeaten half-century to guide the chase, Nabeel Anjum is named the hero of the match for his decisive bowling performance. His return of 5 wickets for 14 runs from 5 overs dismantled the Harlequins batting lineup, strictly limiting the hosts to a sub-par total and setting up a straightforward victory for Cork County.
MCU Division 1 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Midleton CC 2nd XI vs. Nenagh CC 1st XI
Date: 23 May 2026
Venue: Townparks, Midleton
Result: Nenagh CC 1st XI won by 7 wickets
First Innings: Midleton CC 2nd XI
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Midleton CC 2nd XI were dismissed for 97 runs in 32.1 overs.
The home side established a steady start, navigating the initial overs to reach 50 runs in 14.2 overs. Opener Faraz ur rehman Sharif top-scored for Midleton with a patient 29 runs off 53 balls, while skipper Naman Gandhi contributed 10 before falling to Naveen George. Sunny Dhiver added 13 runs off 43 deliveries to leave Midleton in a relatively stable position at 65 for 1.
However, the introduction of Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan triggered a significant batting collapse. From 65 for 1, Midleton lost their remaining 9 wickets for just 32 runs. Maniappan dismantled the lineup, finishing with remarkable figures of 6 wickets for 15 runs across his 7 overs. He claimed the wickets of Dhiver, Adeel Rafi Ahmed (9), Jigar Vyas (4), Avinash Nagarajan (1), Fayyaz Khan (2), and Danish Iqbal (6).
Cinulal Varickatharappel provided effective support from the other end, capturing 2 wickets for 18 runs, including the key wicket of Sharif. The innings concluded when Sreenadh Muriyattu Vipinachandran was run out by Varickatharappel for a duck, leaving Muhammad Ali unbeaten on 1.
Second Innings: Nenagh CC 1st XI
Chasing a target of 98 runs, Nenagh CC 1st XI completed the pursuit in 23.4 overs, finishing on 101 for 3 to secure a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
Nenagh lost their first wicket early when Sreehari Vinobaji (11) was caught by Fayyaz Khan off the bowling of Danish Iqbal with the total at 15. Opening batsman and captain Vimal John Mathai then anchored the successful run chase. Mathai played a disciplined, unbeaten innings of 41 runs off 59 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Mathai formed a solid second-wicket partnership of 47 runs with Roshan Patel (17) before Patel was dismissed by Faraz ur rehman Sharif. Sharif struck again a few overs later, removing Cinulal Varickatharappel for 12 to finish with figures of 2 for 12 from his 4 overs. Despite these minor setbacks, Tony Kurian (9*) joined Mathai to ensure no further losses, crossing the required target in the 24th over.
Hero of the Match
Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan (Nenagh CC 1st XI) While Vimal John Mathai provided a dependable performance with the bat to guide the successful run chase, Sreenivas Pockathara Maniappan is named the hero of the match. His exceptional bowling spell of 6 for 15 completely turned the momentum of the game, breaking Midleton’s top-order resistance and ensuring the hosts were restricted to a low, easily defendable total.
MCU Division 1 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI vs. County Kerry CC 2nd XI
Date: 23 May 2026
Venue: Oyster Oval, Tralee
Result: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI won by 26 runs
First Innings: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI
After being put in to bat by County Kerry CC 2nd XI, the Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI recovered from a slow start to post a total of 163 all out in 40.2 overs.
The Blasters struggled early in the Powerplay, losing opener Anunath Gopinathan Valsala (1) to Ananya Mishra and George Raju (5) to Majid Yousaf, leaving the score at 9 for 2. Rahul Poulose and Prestige Jaison stabilized the innings with a 50-run partnership for the third wicket. Jaison struck 26 runs off 46 balls before falling to Adil Rahil, while Poulose compiled a patient 28 runs from 80 deliveries.
The scoring rate accelerated with the arrival of Jeffin Mathew, who top-scored with a quickfire 35 runs off 16 balls, featuring 5 sixes, before becoming Adil Rahil’s second victim. The lower order added useful runs through Thomas Raju (12), Dileep Raveendran Nair (11), and Rahul R Nair (10) to guide the team past 150.
For County Kerry, Ananya Mishra was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs from 7.2 overs. Adil Rahil (2/38), Usman Butt (2/23), and Niyaz Safi (2/34) all picked up brace wickets to restrict the visitors.
Second Innings: County Kerry CC 2nd XI
In reply, County Kerry CC 2nd XI were bowled out for 137 runs in 39.2 overs, falling 26 runs short of the target.
County Kerry started their chase efficiently, reaching 40 before Kamran Muhammad (20) was bowled by Jeffin Mathew. Sohaib Asghar Chohan (12) and Usman Butt (0) fell shortly after, leaving Kerry at 54 for 3. Zeeshan Arif then anchored the middle order with a top score of 37 runs off 52 balls, keeping his team in contention as they reached 101 for 3.
However, the match turned sharply in favor of the Blasters due to a definitive spell from captain Thomas Raju. Raju dismissed Arif to break the partnership and took a second wicket on the very next ball, removing Alvin Rahman Fahad for a duck. The hosts suffered a major collapse, losing 5 wickets for just 7 runs to slip to 108 for 8.
Despite some lower-order resistance from Niyaz Safi (14*), Jeffin Mathew claimed his third wicket by dismissing Ananya Mishra (6), and Dileep Raveendran Nair wrapped up the innings by trapping Bilal Muhammad (3) lbw. For the Blasters, Thomas Raju led the bowling unit with figures of 4 for 23 from 9 overs, well-supported by Jeffin Mathew who took 3 for 27.
Hero of the Match
Thomas Raju (Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI) While Jeffin Mathew made a significant all-round impact with 35 runs and 3 wickets, captain Thomas Raju is named the hero of the match. His exceptional bowling spell of 4 for 23 dismantled the County Kerry middle order, including a double-strike in the 24th over that halted the hosts’ momentum and decisively turned the match in his team’s favour.
MCU Division 1 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI vs. Clare CC 2nd XI
Date: 23 May 2026
Venue: Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon
Result: Clare CC 2nd XI won by 5 wickets
First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI
After being put in to bat by Clare CC 2nd XI, Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI struggled to build momentum and were dismissed for 108 runs in 39.4 overs.
The Harlequins top order faced disciplined bowling from the outset, losing opener Zeeshan Ullah (3) to K Javed in the fifth over. Jatin Jaitley made a patient 9 off 37 balls before falling to S Pannerselvam, while Z Baramatiwala (7) was bowled by Mushtaq Safi, leaving the visitors at 31 for 3. Faizan Gul and Umer Khan both reached double figures with 10 runs each, but neither could convert their starts as Safi continued to breakthrough.
The lower-middle order offered minimal resistance, with skipper Vikranth Masina contributing 8 runs, while Magesh Kumar was run out for a duck. Useful tail-end contributions from Michael Higgins (8), Haris Patrick Raj Henry (9), and an unbeaten 10 from Jayanth Komala helped push the total past the 100-mark. The innings was also aided by 32 extras, including 27 wides.
For Clare CC, Mushtaq Safi was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 3 for 33 from his 9 overs. He was well-supported by S Pannerselvam (2/19) and Hrushikesh Pardeshi (2/13), while K Javed (1/12) and Z Udin (1/15) took one wicket apiece to wrap up the innings.
Second Innings: Clare CC 2nd XI
Chasing a target of 109 runs, Clare CC 2nd XI reached 109 for 5 in exactly 25 overs to secure a comfortable 5-wicket victory.
The chase began with early disruptions as Michael Higgins dismissed opener S Pannerselvam (4) with the score at 24, and Umer Khan removed wicketkeeper M Sidiqui (6) shortly after. Despite the losses, opening batsman S Taj anchored the innings efficiently. Taj remained unbeaten at the crease, compiling a crucial 49* off 74 deliveries, an innings that included 7 boundaries.
Taj found a steady partner in A Udin, who scored 19 off 39 balls before being caught off Michael Higgins. A brief double-strike by J Kalathera in the 23rd over saw V Mukundan (8) and Shafiq Bajwa (0) dismissed in quick succession, reducing Clare to 97 for 5. However, Hrushikesh Pardeshi (2*) joined Taj to navigate the remaining runs without further incident, reaching the target in the 25th over.
For the Harlequins, Michael Higgins (2/42) and J Kalathera (2/18) finished as the primary wicket-takers.
Hero of the Match
S Taj (Clare CC 2nd XI) While Mushtaq Safi delivered an impressive bowling performance with three wickets in the first innings, S Taj is named the hero of the match. His disciplined, unbeaten 49* served as the backbone of the chase on a surface where batsmen generally struggled, ensuring Clare CC secured the victory with minimal complications.
MCU Division 5 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Cork County CC 4th XI vs. Limerick CC 4th XI
Date: 23 May 2026
Venue: The Manor Fields Adare, Adare
Result: Limerick CC 4th XI won by 3 wickets
First Innings: Cork County CC 4th XI
After being put in to bat by Limerick CC 4th XI, Cork County CC 4th XI overcame a poor start to post a total of 179 all out in 39.3 overs.
The visitors suffered immediate setbacks, slipping to 2 for 2 within the first two overs after opener Ahmar Ahsan (2) was dismissed by Arham Ullah and AA Muhammad (0) fell to Khushal Bahramkhel. K Gude and Muhammad Zaid Akram rebuilt the innings with a 92-run partnership for the third wicket. Akram compiled 37 runs off 56 balls before becoming Muhammad khan Azizuallah’s first victim.
Akram‘s dismissal triggered a middle-order collapse as Azizuallah struck three more times in quick succession, removing Mohammad Abas Faizi (5), William Quinn (0), and Arvin Monteiro (0) to reduce County to 109 for 6. Gude continued to hold the innings together, top-scoring with 48 runs off 110 deliveries before he was finally dismissed by Azizuallah. Skipper Mohammed Huzaif Hussain Siddiqui contributed an unbeaten 15 to guide the tail toward a final total of 179. The score was significantly aided by 62 extras, including 54 wides.
For Limerick, Muhammad khan Azizuallah was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4 for 47 from his 8 overs, while Arham Ullah delivered an economical spell of 3 for 23.
Second Innings: Limerick CC 4th XI
Chasing a target of 180, Limerick CC 4th XI endured a late batting collapse before closing out a 3-wicket victory, finishing on 180 for 7 in 32.4 overs.
Limerick’s chase was built around a substantial third-wicket partnership between opener chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad and wicketkeeper Skandan Lakshmanan. Following the early losses of captain Darshan Dwarakanath (2) and Muhammad khan Azizuallah (2), the pair put on 101 runs together. Totad top-scored with a fluent 56 runs off 64 balls (6 fours, 1 six), while Lakshmanan contributed 22 runs off 66 balls, positioning Limerick comfortably at 120 for 2.
The match shifted late in the innings when Arvin Monteiro bowled Lakshmanan, triggering a collapse where Limerick lost 5 wickets for just 16 runs. Senan O’Connell spearheaded the fightback for Cork County, removing Totad, Khushal Bahramkhel (4), and Shaheer Akhtar (0) to leave the hosts reeling at 136 for 7.
However, Deepak Nagaraju managed the pressure effectively, hitting an unbeaten 28* off 21 balls. He was joined by Arham Ullah (13*), and the duo shared an unbroken 44-run partnership to secure the victory. For Cork County, Senan O’Connell finished with impressive figures of 4 for 41, and Arvin Monteiro took 2 for 14.
Hero of the Match
Chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad (Limerick CC 4th XI) While Muhammad Khan Azizuallah claimed four wickets in the first innings and Deepak Nagaraju provided a crucial finishing cameo, chiranjeevi Basavaraj Totad is named the hero of the match. His half-century under pressure anchored the majority of the run chase and established the vital foundation required for Limerick to secure the points.
Women’s Super League — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Lismore CC Women vs. County Galway CC W
Date: 23 May 2026
Venue: Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore
Result: County Galway CC W won by 8 wickets
First Innings: Lismore CC Women
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Lismore CC Women were restricted to 39 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 12.4 overs before the innings concluded.
Lismore’s batting lineup struggled to establish substantial partnerships against a disciplined County Galway bowling attack. Opening batter V Deshmukh (2) was the first to fall, bowled by S Rathnayaka in the third over. Team captain and wicketkeeper S Donohoe compiled the longest stay at the crease, scoring 5 runs off 22 deliveries before being run out with the score at 19.
Subsequent batters found it difficult to accelerate, with Lara Byrne contributing 3 runs, Hajra Ismail adding 2, and Sukhi Byrne top-scoring for the side with 6 runs from 8 balls.
The County Galway bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings. S Rathnayaka finished with figures of 2 for 5 from her 2.4 overs. Sasindi Guruge also collected 2 for 5 from her 2 overs, removing L Byrne and Sukhi Byrne, while team captain B Hannon chipped in with 2 for 10 from 3 overs.
Second Innings: County Galway CC W
Chasing a target of 40 runs, County Galway CC W completed the pursuit in 7.3 overs, reaching 40 for 2 to secure an 8-wicket victory.
County Galway experienced an early setback when opener S Rathnayaka (7) was bowled by Hajra Ismail in the second over. Ismail struck again in her next over, trapping Sasindi Guruge lbw for 2 to reduce Galway to 18 for 2.
Following the two quick wickets, opening batter E Maxfield and wicketkeeper T Browne safely guided their side across the finishing line. Maxfield remained unbeaten on 6 runs from 14 balls, while Browne contributed 5* from 22 balls.
For Lismore, Hajra Ismail was the sole wicket-taker, finishing with competitive figures of 2 for 12 from her 2.3 overs of excellent line-and-length bowling.
Hero of the Match
Sasindi Guruge (County Galway CC W) In a low-scoring encounter where multiple bowlers performed effectively, Sasindi Guruge is named the hero of the match. Her bowling spell of 2 wickets for just 5 runs from 2 overs dismantled Lismore’s middle order, preventing the hosts from building any momentum and establishing the foundation for Galway’s run chase.
MCU Division 2 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI vs. Nenagh CC 2nd XI
Date: 24 May 2026
Venue: Knockshigowna Cricket Grounds, Nenagh
Result: Nenagh CC 2nd XI won by 8 wickets
First Innings: Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI posted a total of 163 for 9 in their allocated 40 overs.
The visitors suffered an early setback, collapsing to 30 for 3 within the first 7 overs. H Ahsan (0) fell early to Naveen George, while opener Jithin John (17) was dismissed by Jomy Joseph. Following the run-out of Saravanan Kannan (0), Sachin Yewale and captain B Ahsan stabilized the innings with a 73-run partnership for the fourth wicket. B Ahsan contributed 25 runs before being trapped lbw by SIBIN JACOB, while Yewale compiled a resilient 32 runs off 68 balls before being dismissed by Amit Gupta.
A middle-order slip saw Harlequins drop to 125 for 8, with Jayanth Komala (0), Indika Sanjeewa Abeywickrama Dhanapala (1), and Ammar Maqbool (1) falling in quick succession. However, D Divakaran provided a vital late-innings contribution, scoring 33 runs off 45 deliveries. He was supported by A Gumber (3*) to lift the total.
For Nenagh CC, Amit Gupta was the most effective bowler, taking 2 for 21 from his 8 overs, while SIBIN JACOB also picked up a brace with 2 for 25.
Second Innings: Nenagh CC 2nd XI
Nenagh CC 2nd XI chased down the target with comfort, reaching 166 for 2 in 30.1 overs to claim an 8-wicket victory on home turf.
The chase suffered an immediate hitch on the very first delivery of the innings when wicketkeeper Mohesh Mahi was caught off the bowling of B Ahsan for a duck. This brought Tony Kurian to the crease to partner captain Jibin Scaria, and the pair composed a vital 92-run stand for the second wicket. Kurian fell just short of a half-century, trapped lbw by A Gumber for 44 runs off 58 deliveries.
Jomy Joseph then joined Scaria and accelerated the scoring rate significantly, striking a rapid 46* off just 34 balls, an innings featuring 7 fours and a six. Scaria played an anchoring role at the other end, finishing unbeaten on 37 runs from 92 balls. The Harlequins bowling attack found it difficult to maintain control, conceding 39 extras, which included 36 wides, as Nenagh crossed the target in the 31st over.
Hero of the Match
Jomy Joseph (Nenagh CC 2nd XI) While Tony Kurian and Jibin Scaria built the definitive platform for the victory, Jomy Joseph is named the hero of the match. His disciplined opening bowling spell yielded 1 for 20 to restrict the Harlequins top order, and he followed it up with a counter-attacking, unbeaten 46* to take the game away from the visitors in the second innings.
MCU Division 2 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Clare CC 3rd XI vs. Waterford Vikings 1st XI
Date: 24 May 2026
Venue: Ballycasey Clare Oval, Shannon
Result: Clare CC 3rd XI won by 131 runs
First Innings: Clare CC 3rd XI
After being put in to bat by the Waterford Vikings 1st XI, Clare CC 3rd XI recovered from early top-order disruptions to post a competitive total of 221 all out in 38.3 overs.
The hosts faced immediate trouble as opening bowler J Kuriakose tore through the top order, dismissing M Salman (2), Daniyal Shams (20), and R Shahid (1) to leave Clare at 33 for 3. When Raj More (6) fell to Vishnu Suresh Syamala, the innings was in the balance at 49 for 4.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Johnson Navroop anchored the recovery, scoring a resilient 47 runs off 67 balls. He found an able partner in Chandrasekaran Palanisamy, who struck 35 runs off 40 balls, sharing a crucial 62-run partnership for the sixth wicket to rebuild the innings. Following their departures, A Mukthar provided significant late-order impetus, clearing the boundary for 4 sixes in a quickfire 34 off 18 balls. Useful tail-end contributions from Sapan Kale (16*) and Muhammad Zaryab Feroze (14) pushed the final total past 200.
For the Vikings, J Kuriakose delivered an outstanding spell, finishing as the pick of the bowlers with figures of 5 for 28 from 7.3 overs. F Francis (1/33), Jobin Baby (1/40), Vishnu Suresh Syamala (1/48), and Vipin Abraham (1/30) each claimed a single wicket.
Second Innings: Waterford Vikings 1st XI
In reply, the Waterford Vikings 1st XI batting lineup collapsed under consistent pressure from the Clare bowlers, bowled out for 90 runs in 26.1 overs.
The chase started with a brisk 20 runs off 19 balls from J Kuriakose before he was caught off Sapan Kale. From that point on, the Vikings found it difficult to form partnerships. Shubham Salunke top-scored for the visitors with a patient 24 off 45 deliveries, and wicketkeeper Rijosh Sebastian contributed 10, but the remainder of the batting order struggled.
From 61 for 2, the visitors suffered a definitive collapse, losing their final 8 wickets for just 29 runs. Off-spinner R Shahid triggered the slide, taking 3 for 18 from his 8 overs, including the key wickets of Sunil Manikkoth (1), Salunke, and captain F Francis (6). A Mukthar then dismantled the lower order with an exceptional spell, returning figures of 4 for 18 from 5 overs by dismissing Vishnu PT (2), Vishnu Vineesh (3), Jobin Baby (5), and Shaiju Dharmaraj (1). Sapan Kale wrapped up the match by dismissing Syamala (9) to finish with 2 for 15.
Hero of the Match
A Mukthar (Clare CC 3rd XI) While J Kuriakose claimed a notable five-wicket haul for the visitors in a losing cause, A Mukthar is named the hero of the match for his decisive all-round contribution. His rapid 34 runs shifted the momentum in the first innings to lift Clare to a winning total, and his lethal bowling spell of 4 for 18 ensured the Vikings could not mount any late-order resistance.
MCU Division 3 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: Lismore CC 1st XI vs. County Kerry CC 3rd XI
Date: 24 May 2026
Venue: Oyster Oval, Tralee
Result: Lismore CC 1st XI won by 4 runs
First Innings: Lismore CC 1st XI
After being put in to bat by County Kerry CC 3rd XI, Lismore CC 1st XI posted a total of 128 all out in 34.4 overs.
Lismore established a stable opening platform, with Sarath Jose and Jomy Kuriachan putting on 39 runs before Kuriachan (6) was caught off Joshua Thulasi Raman. Sarath Jose went on to score a vital 36 off 51 balls, hitting 3 boundaries. However, his dismissal triggered a middle-order collapse, as Atul Wavhal (1), Milind Yadav (4), and Vins Jose (7) fell in quick succession, reducing Lismore to 70 for 5.
A Veera provided a crucial late-innings rescue for the visitors, top-scoring with a brisk 41 off 37 deliveries, an innings that included 3 fours and 3 sixes. He found brief support from Jibrin Augustine (3) to guide the team past the 120-mark before the tail was wrapped up.
For County Kerry, Joshua Thulasi Raman led the attack with excellent figures of 3 for 26 from 8 overs. Prince Thomas also proved effective, returning 3 for 29 from 7 overs, while Devon Janjetich chipped in with 2 for 13.
Second Innings: County Kerry CC 3rd XI
Chasing a modest target of 129 runs, County Kerry CC 3rd XI fell just short, bowled out for 124 in 36.4 overs to give Lismore a narrow 4-run victory.
The Kerry chase started with reasonable momentum but suffered early blows, slipping to 35 for 3 inside 8 overs. Shreyas Padmanabha Sharma Beedubail (19) and Stephen Jonnalagadda (1) were both dismissed by A Veera, while Sonu Sabu (2) was taken by Jayamohan Kuruvilla. Libin Philip (14) and captain Devon Janjetich then stabilized the innings with a 45-run partnership. Janjetich made a notable 30 runs off 49 balls, including 4 boundaries, before becoming Veera’s third victim.
Following Janjetich‘s departure with the score at 80, the Lismore bowlers applied immense pressure. Milind Yadav tore through the lower order, dismissing Joshua Thulasi Raman (2), Godwin Jebadas (5), and finally wrapping up the match by getting K Subramanian (6) caught out in the 37th over. Jibrin Augustine also picked up important wickets, including Jithu Jayaprakash (1), to finish with 2 for 25.
A Veera was the standout bowler for the visitors, delivering a highly economical spell of 3 for 14 from his 8 overs.
Hero of the Match
A Veera (Lismore CC 1st XI) In an exceptionally tight, low-scoring fixture, A Veera is named the hero of the match. His counter-attacking 41 runs with the bat single-handedly lifted Lismore to a defendable score, and he followed it up with an incredibly disciplined bowling performance of 3 for 14 from 8 overs to break Kerry’s key partnerships and secure the narrow victory in what was an epic and nail-biting finish.
MCU Division 4 — Week 6 Match Report
Match: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI vs. Midleton CC 3rd XI
Date: 24 May 2026
Venue: Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel, Tipperary
Result: Midleton CC 3rd XI won by 4 wickets
First Innings: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Midleton CC 3rd XI restricted United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI to 171 all out in 37.1 overs.
Clonmel struggled early in the Powerplay, losing Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar (2) and Robin Raj (10) to leave the score at 18 for 2. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarath Divakaran anchored the innings, compiling a resilient 59 runs off 90 balls, including 7 boundaries. He stabilized the side by forming a 69-run fourth-wicket partnership with captain Linto Jose Parokaran, who scored 26 off 29 deliveries.
The innings faltered after their departures, with the side slipping from 124 for 3 to 171 all out. Lower-order contributions came from Banu Yadav (15), but the final wickets fell quickly. Clonmel’s total was boosted by 41 extras, including 36 wides.
For Midleton, Nitin Patil led the bowling attack with highly economical figures of 3 for 18 from his 8 overs. Naveen Kumar Siddotam (2/29), Srini Chappa (2/41), and Sugadev Suman (2/18) all picked up brace wickets to keep the hosts in check.
Second Innings: Midleton CC 3rd XI
Chasing a target of 172 runs, Midleton CC 3rd XI completed the pursuit in 34.4 overs, finishing on 175 for 6 to secure a 4-wicket victory.
The visitors established a powerful opening platform, with Nitin Patil and R Muhammad sharing an 80-run partnership for the first wicket. Patel scored 31 runs off 48 balls, hitting 5 fours and a six, while Muhammad contributed a patient 27 off 34 balls. Clonmel bowler Henry Michael struck back rapidly in the 14th over, clean-bowling both openers to leave Midleton at 81 for 2.
The home side continued to chip away at the middle order via Ashan Wijesinghe, who claimed the wickets of Mehul Dugar (12) and Shubham Bhushan Khopade (15). When captain Simon McKeown (10) fell to Anand Thekkumcheril Jacob, Midleton were at a more precarious 135 for 5. However, Arun Kumar R guided his side across the line with an unbeaten 18* off 30 balls, supported by Naveen Kumar Siddotam (9*). The chase was also heavily assisted by 48 extras, including 40 wides conceded by Clonmel.
Henry Michael (2/27) and Ashan Wijesinghe (2/18) were the pick of the bowlers for the hosts.
Hero of the Match
Nitin Patil (Midleton CC 3rd XI) While Sarath Divakaran played an excellent half-century for Clonmel, Nitin Patil is named the hero of the match for a decisive all-round performance. His disciplined bowling figures of 3 for 18 halted Clonmel’s early momentum, and his top-scoring knock of 31 at the top of the order broke the back of the run chase to ensure Midleton secured the points.
