MCU Division 3 T20 – Group 2 Match Report (Week 7)
Date: 31 May 2025
Venue: Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel, Tipperary
Result: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI won by 5 wickets
Waterford Vikings 1st XI: 139 all out (19.3 overs)
A determined effort by Waterford Vikings saw them post 139 runs in their 20 overs, but they fell just short of playing out the innings. Senthil Kumar (33 off 34) anchored the innings after an early loss of M Babu (12), but frequent wickets in the middle order stifled momentum.
Kumar and B Joseph put together a useful partnership, but three quick wickets between overs 11 and 13 – left the Vikings struggling at 94/7. A late burst by J Baby (15 off 9) gave them a push, and Mathew Varughese added some handy runs at the end (13*), including a pair of boundaries off Francis in the 19th over.
United Clonmel’s bowlers rotated effectively, with Anoop (3-13) being the pick, ably supported by Philip Samson Francis (2-30)
United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI: 142/5 (18.1 overs)
In response, Clonmel’s top order built the foundation for the chase with a 57-run opening stand between Muhammad Arbaz Amjad Kushar (37 off 32) and B Alfaran (37 off 37). The pair were composed and made use of some erratic Waterford bowling- the Vikings conceded 19 runs in wides and no-balls.
After the openers fell, a brief wobble saw three wickets fall for just 16 runs. Linto Jose Parokaran kept his composure and saw his side home. A no-ball four delivery that went for four ended proceedings.
Key Performances
- Waterford Vikings 1st XI:
- Senthil Kumar – 33 (34)
- Senthil Kumar – 33 (34)
- United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI:
- M.A. Amjad Kushar – 37 (32)
- B Alfaran – 37 (37)
- Philip Francis – 21 (11)
- M.A. Amjad Kushar – 37 (32)
Summary
A well-rounded performance from United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI, combining controlled batting with timely bowling strikes, ensured a five-wicket win over Waterford Vikings 1st XI. Despite an average target and a few jitters in the middle overs, Clonmel’s depth in batting proved decisive.
United Clonmel 2nd XI remain strong contenders in Group 2 of the MCU Division 3 T20.
Munster Cricket Union T15 Women’s Super League – Week 7
Venue: The Manor Fields, Adare
Result: County Galway CC Women’s 1st XI defeated Limerick CC Women’s 1st XI by 10 wickets
Match Report
In a strong all-round performance, County Galway CC Women’s 1st XI cruised to a 10-wicket victory over Limerick CC Women’s 1st XI in Week 7 of the MCU T15 Women’s Super League. The match, played at The Manor Fields in Adare, saw Galway’s bowlers dismantle the Limerick batting lineup, before their openers sealed the win without losing a wicket.
First Innings – Limerick CC Women’s 1st XI: 46 all out (13.3 overs)
After being put into bat, Limerick struggled from the outset. Tight and disciplined bowling from Galway saw wickets tumble at regular intervals, with none of Limerick’s batters reaching double digits.
Jagrithi Thakur struck in the opening over, dismissing M Munckhof for a six-ball duck. Wickets continued to fall in clusters, including a dramatic collapse during Siddhi Kadam’s second over, which saw two wickets and multiple wides as Limerick faltered to 7/3.
Sheena Munckhof, S Chandu, and S Mahmood all fell cheaply as Siddhi Kadam, Evelyn Maxfield, and Jagrithi Thakur shared the spoils. Snigdha Sibi fought hard (5 off 20), but she succumbed to a catch off Maxfield. Eventually, a mix-up led to a run out of Apurva Kishore Thorat, ending the innings at 46 runs.
Key Bowling Performers:
- R Kadam: Two good overs that resulted in 2 wickets
- Evelyn Maxfield: Combined good bowling with field awareness, including the wicket of Sibi.
- Jagrithi Thakur: Provided the early breakthrough and was involved in a run out later in the innings. 2 wickets at a very economical 2RPO.
Second Innings – County Galway CC Women’s 1st XI: 47/0 (9.5 overs)
Chasing a modest target of 47, County Galway paced the innings to reach the total, knocking it off with 5.1 overs to spare and all ten wickets intact.
Openers Jagrithi Thakur and Evelyn Maxfield paced the innings with maturity, carefully navigating the early overs before accelerating towards the end. Thakur anchored the chase with a composed display, peppering the field with timely boundaries, including a four in the final over to seal the win.
Bowling efforts from Limerick, including S Mahmood, Sibi, Munckhof and Chandu, were very accurate and made the Galway batters work hard for their runs. A good bowling performance, but just not able to break the partnership.
Hero of the Match: Jagrithi Thakur
Jagrithi Thakur was a standout performer with both bat and ball. She opened the bowling, striking early and contributing to a crucial run out. She then returned to open the batting, guiding her side home with an unbeaten and composed innings, making her the undisputed Hero of the Match.
Summary
This match was a testament to County Galway’s growing strength in the league, marked by clinical execution with the ball and a calm, controlled chase. Limerick CC, meanwhile, will regroup and go again, knowing they have an accurate bowling unit at their disposal.
Final Score:
Limerick CC Women’s 1st XI – 46 all out (13.3 overs)
County Galway CC Women’s 1st XI – 47/0 (9.5 overs)
County Galway CC Women won by 10 wickets
MCU Division 1 – Week 7 Match Report
Cork Harlequins 2nd XI vs Limerick Blasters 1st XI
Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork
Cok Harlequins 2nd XI – 351/8
Limerick Blasters 1st XI – 196 all out
Result: Cork Harlequins 2nd XI won by 155 runs
Cork Harlequins 2nd XI produced a strong batting performance to defeat Limerick Blasters 1st XI by 155 runs in their MCU Division 1 clash at Farmers Cross. After posting 351/8 in their allotted 45 overs, the home side’s bowlers ensured the Blasters never threatened the chase, dismissing them for 196.
First Innings: Cork Harlequins 2nd XI – 351/8 (45 overs)
The Harlequins’ innings was an exhibition of controlled aggression, recovering from early wickets to post the highest team total of the MCU Division 1 season so far.
The innings began cautiously, but the middle order turned the tide. After a modest start of 40/2 inside 11 overs, it was opener Dineth Sumanasinghe (71 off 56 balls) and T Senthil Kumar Kavitha (42 off 25) that sparked the revival. Their partnership of 85 kept the scoreboard ticking and laid the platform for the later acceleration.
Once both were dismissed, Faizan Gul (28 off 22) and Callum Stevenson (42 off 41) picked up the baton. A flurry of boundaries pushed the Harlequins past 200, but it was the final five overs that opened the floodgates.
With the score at 265/8 at the end of the 40th over, Umer Khan (unbeaten) and Jonathan McLaughlin launched a counterattack. Khan struck five sixes and four fours in the final overs, including 15 runs off Rex in the 44th over and another 18 in the 45th from Poulose.
McLaughlin played a good supporting role, scoring 31* off just 20 balls, with five boundaries. Their partnership yielded 91 runs in the last overs, boosting the total to an imposing 351.
Notable Batting Performances:
- Dineth Sumanasinghe – 71 (56)
- Callum Stevenson– 42 (41)
- T Senthil Kumar Kavitha – 42 (25)
- Umer Khan – explosive finishing cameo of 53* from just 25 balls (strike rate above 200)
- McLaughlin – composed finishing partner
Key Bowling (Limerick Blasters):
- Praveen Poulose (2-58) Regis Rex (2-57) and Arun Harikumar (2-54) were the pick of the bowlers, but the bowling unit struggled to contain the free-hitting Quins batters.
Second Innings: Limerick Blasters 1st XI – 196 all out
In response, the Blasters struggled to maintain the required rate. Early wickets pegged them back, and both openers were dismissed in the first two overs. The innings featured moments of resistance, but the Blasters were unfortunately unable to build a platform for a concerted chase, despite some notable contributions and partnerships that just did not develop long enough.
Notable Batting Performances:
- Ajith A– 47 (28)
- Jeffin Mathew 32 (22)
Notable Bowling Performances (Cork Harlequins):
- Seneth Sumanasinghe 4.1-1-28-4. The young spinner effectively brought the game to a rapid conclusion with his accuracy.
- T Senthil Kumar Kavitha and Craig Taylor with 2 key wickets apiece
The Harlequins’ bowlers kept a tight leash, mixing pace and spin effectively. Wickets fell regularly, and the 155-run victory margin underscored the home team’s performance on the day.
Match MVP: Dineth Sumanasinghe – 71 (56)
MCU Premier Division – Week 7 Match Report
Cork County CC 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 1st XI
Venue: The Mardyke, Cork | Date: 1 June 2025
Result: Cork County CC won by 6 wickets
Cork County CC secured a comfortable six-wicket win over County Kerry CC at the Mardyke in Round 7 of the MCU Premier Division, successfully chasing down a modest target of 151 with more than 10 overs to spare.
County Kerry CC 1st Innings – 150 all out (39.4 overs)
Kerry’s innings was a tale of early promise and a dramatic collapse. After electing to bat, openers Khuram Iqbal (24) and Alam Morshed (54) laid a solid foundation, guiding the side to 54 without loss by the 11th over. Iqbal looked composed before falling lbw to Mark Andrianatos, triggering a steady fall of wickets.
Morshed continued to anchor the innings with a patient half-century off 79 balls, striking the ball cleanly when opportunities arose. However, middle and lower contributions failed to materialise. Only Tyson Warnke (16) showed any resistance, briefly lifting Kerry past the 100 mark.
Cork County’s bowlers struck regularly once the opening stand was broken. Hamdullah Safi and Kevin O’Sullivan snared three wickets each, Mark Adrianatos and Cronan Healy-Browne with a brace. The bowlers kept a tight line throughout. From 54/0, Kerry crumbled to 150 all out, losing all ten wickets for just 96 runs.
Top Scorers:
- Alam Morshed – 54 (79)
- Khuram Iqbal – 24 (30)
- Tyson Warnke – 16 (24)
Top Bowlers (Cork County):
- Kevin O’Sullivan – 7.4-2-14-3
- Hamdullah Safi – 9-1-25-3
- CP Healy Browne – 6-1-26-2
- Mark Andrianatos – 4-1-12-2
Cork County CC 1st Innings – 152/4 (39.1 overs)
Chasing a below-par target, Cork County approached their innings with composure. Despite a few early setbacks, their experienced top order ensured a controlled pursuit.
Robert Duggan anchored the chase with an unbeaten 35, and it was the skipper and Brian Upman (30* off just 15 balls) who carried the day.
Kerry’s bowlers struggled to build sustained pressure. Despite taking four wickets, they couldn’t make further inroads.
Top Scorers (Cork County):
- Robert Duggan – 35*
- Brian Upman – 30*
- Ritesh Sah – 20
Top Bowlers (Kerry):
- Alam Morshed 8-1-34-2
- Y Ali 10-2-61-2
Summary
Cork County’s controlled bowling laid the foundation for a comfortable win. Their batsmen showed maturity in the chase, ensuring the result was never in doubt. With this victory, Cork County strengthen their position in the MCU Premier Division table, while Kerry will need to regroup quickly ahead of next weekend’s fixtures.
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Midleton Edge Past UCC in MCU Division 1 Thriller
Townparks, Midleton: Midleton CC 1st XI emerged victorious in a closely fought MCU Division 1 encounter against UCC CC 1st XI on Saturday. In a 45-over contest, Midleton posted a challenging 264 for 9 before restricting UCC to 236, securing a 28-run win.
Midleton’s Innings: A Late Surge
Midleton’s innings saw contributions throughout the order, but it was a resilient knock of 71 from 70 balls by Robert Smyth that anchored the innings through the middle overs. He found crucial support from Naman Gandhi (30). However, UCC’s bowlers, particularly Haider (3 wickets) Chirag Mahajan (2 wickets) and Adnan Abbas (2 wickets), kept the pressure on, picking up key wickets at regular intervals. Despite this, a late flurry of runs, including some boundaries from the tail-enders, propelled Midleton to a competitive total of 264. Notably, there were also 18 penalty runs awarded to Midleton, adding to their score.
Midleton Batting:
Robert Smyth 71
Fayyaz Khan 40*
Faraz ur rehman Sharif 31
UCC Bowling:
I Haider 9-0-36-3
Chirag Mahajan 9-0-44-2
Adnan Abbas 8-0-71-2
UCC’s Chase:Student’s Effort Falls Short
In reply, UCC began steadily, with Muhammad Rizwan contributing a solid 44. However, Midleton’s bowlers maintained tight lines and picked up wickets to stifle the UCC momentum. Chirag Mahajan played a significant innings, scoring 70 off just 69 balls, including several boundaries and sixes, to keep UCC in the hunt. S Nagaraj contributed 58, and opener Muhammad Rizwan 44. Despite some late resistance from B Raghavendra (19), the required run rate proved too steep. Midleton’s bowler bowled effectively to restrict UCC to 236.
UCC Batting:
Chiraj Mahajan 70
S Nagaraj 58
Muhammad Rizwan 44
Midleton Bowling:
Andrew Beyrooti 9-1-27-2
Faraz ur rehman Sharif 9-0-74-2
Conclusion:
This week 7 MCU Division 1 clash was an engaging contest that went down to the wire. Midleton’s slightly higher total, built on Robert Smyth’s anchoring innings and late runs, ultimately proved decisive. UCC will rue the loss of Chirag Mahajan at a crucial juncture, as his heroic effort was not enough to secure victory.
MCU Division 3 T20 – Group 2 (Week 7)
Date: 31 May 2025
Venue: Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel
Result: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI won by 5 wickets
Waterford Vikings 1st XI: 139 all out (19.3 overs)
Waterford Vikings made a steady start but were unable to build on early momentum. Senthil Kumar top-scored with 33 (34), stabilising the innings after the early loss of M Babu (12). A mid-innings collapse—three wickets between the 11th and 13th overs—left the side struggling at 94/7. J Baby (15 off 9) and Mathew Varughese (13*) added late runs.
Clonmel’s bowlers kept up the pressure throughout, with Anoop (3-13) and Philip Francis (2-30) leading the effort.
United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI: 142/5 (18.1 overs)
Clonmel’s chase was anchored by a solid opening partnership between M.A. Amjad Kushar (37 off 32) and B Alfaran (37 off 37), who added 57. Though three quick wickets created a brief stutter, Linto Jose Parokaran ensured a steady finish. The chase concluded with a no-ball that went for four.
Extras played a role in the outcome, with Waterford conceding 19 runs in extras (wides/no-balls).
Key Performers:
- Waterford Vikings: Senthil Kumar – 33 (34)
- Clonmel 2nd XI: M.A. Amjad Kushar – 37 (32), B Alfaran – 37 (37), Philip Francis – 21 (11)
Summary:
Clonmel 2nd XI put together a balanced performance to chase down a moderate target, keeping their Group 2 campaign on track.
MCU T15 Women’s Super League – Week 7
Venue: The Manor Fields, Adare
Result: County Galway CC Women’s 1st XI won by 10 wickets
Limerick CC Women’s 1st XI: 46 all out (13.3 overs)
Limerick struggled to get going after being sent in. Early wickets and tight bowling from Galway saw the batting side lose regular wickets. No batter reached double digits. Jagrithi Thakur took an early wicket and later contributed to a run-out. Evelyn Maxfield and Siddhi Kadam also took key wickets, with Kadam grabbing two in one over.
County Galway CC Women’s 1st XI: 47/0 (9.5 overs)
Galway’s openers, Jagrithi Thakur and Evelyn Maxfield, calmly chased the target. Thakur finished unbeaten, guiding her side home without loss. Limerick bowled accurately but couldn’t break through.
Hero of the Match: Jagrithi Thakur – contributed with both bat and ball, including 2 wickets and an unbeaten innings.
Summary:
A comprehensive win for Galway, built on effective bowling and a composed chase. Limerick showed promise with the ball but couldn’t defend the low total.
MCU Division 1 – Week 7
Match: Cork Harlequins 2nd XI vs Limerick Blasters 1st XI
Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork
Result: Cork Harlequins 2nd XI won by 155 runs
Cork Harlequins 2nd XI: 351/8 (45 overs)
Harlequins posted the highest total of the Division 1 season so far. After an early wobble at 40/2, Dineth Sumanasinghe (71 off 56) and T Senthil Kumar Kavitha (42 off 25) added an important 85-run stand. A late innings surge from Umer Khan (53* off 25) and
(31* off 20) added 91 runs in the final five overs.
Limerick Blasters 1st XI: 196 all out (36.3 overs)
Chasing a large total, the Blasters lost early wickets and struggled to build momentum. Ajith A (47 off 28) and Jeffin Mathew (32) provided resistance.
Seneth Sumanasinghe (4/28) led the bowling effort, with support from Kavitha and Craig Taylor.
Player of the Match: Dineth Sumanasinghe – 71 (56), plus 4 wickets
Summary:
A dominant all-round display from Harlequins secured a convincing win.
MCU Premier Division – Week 7
Match: Cork County CC 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 1st XI
Venue: The Mardyke, Cork | Date: 1 June 2025
Result: Cork County CC won by 6 wickets
County Kerry CC: 150 all out (39.4 overs)
Kerry began well with a 54-run opening stand between Khuram Iqbal (24) and Alam Morshed (54). However, after Iqbal fell, the innings faltered. From 54/0, they lost 10 wickets for 96 runs.
Cork’s bowlers shared the workload: Kevin O’Sullivan (3/14), Hamdullah Safi (3/25), and Healy-Browne (2/26) were among the wickets.
Cork County CC: 152/4 (34.1 overs)
A composed chase saw Robert Duggan (35*) and Brian Upman (30* off 15) steer Cork to a six-wicket win. Despite taking four wickets, Kerry couldn’t stem the scoring.
Summary:
Cork County’s bowlers set up the win, and the batting unit saw them home without trouble.
MCU Division 1 – Week 7
Match: Midleton CC 1st XI vs UCC CC 1st XI
Venue: Townparks, Midleton
Result: Midleton CC 1st XI won by 28 runs
Midleton CC: 264/9 (45 overs)
Robert Smyth anchored the innings with 71 off 70 balls. Fayyaz Khan (40*) and Faraz ur rehman Sharif (31) chipped in. UCC’s bowlers kept pressure on, with I Haider (3/36), C Mahajan (2/44), and A Abbas (2/71) among the wickets. 18 penalty runs also boosted Midleton’s total.
UCC CC: 236 all out (43.3 overs)
Chasing 265, UCC got starts through Chirag Mahajan (70 off 69), S Nagaraj (58), and M Rizwan (44), but were unable to sustain partnerships. Midleton’s bowlers, led by Beyrooti (2/27) and Sharif (2/74), held their nerve in the latter stages.
Summary:
Midleton’s slightly stronger batting display and late-order runs made the difference. UCC fought hard but fell short in the chase.
Munster Cricket Union Division 1 – Week 7 Match Report
County Kerry 2nd XI vs Clare 1st XI
Oyster Oval, Tralee – 31 May 2025
Result: Clare 1st XI won by 5 wickets
Clare 1st XI picked up a five-wicket win over County Kerry 2nd XI at the Oyster Oval on Saturday, successfully chasing a target of 174 in the Week 7 Division 1 fixture.
County Kerry 2nd XI Innings – 173 All Out (42.1 Overs)
Asked to bat first, Kerry found it difficult to build partnerships as Clare’s bowlers maintained steady lines and lengths throughout the innings.
Kerry lost early wickets and were 26/3 inside 7 overs. Usman Butt provided some momentum with a brisk 34 off 29 balls, including two sixes and two boundaries. However, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, and by the 15th over, the hosts were 48/5.
Several players made starts—Majid Yousaf (14), Niyaz Khail (14), and Fareedullah Zadran (15)—but none were able to convert them into larger scores. Extras, including wides and no-balls, added some value to Kerry’s total.
Late contributions, including a six from Saeed (20*) and some lower-order runs, helped Kerry push beyond 170. They were eventually bowled out for 173 in the 43rd over, with a handful of tail-end dismissals wrapping up the innings.
Key bowling contributions for Clare included:
- K Javed 9-1-25-3
- Vignesh 6-0-24-3
Clare 1st XI Chase – 176/5
In response, Clare reached their target with five wickets in hand. Early setbacks saw the Clare response falter to be 18/3 in the tenth over, and the innings looking somewhat precarious.
Two batters made the difference- Vignesh with an unbeaten 62, and K Javed with 65 from just 39 balls. Despite Kerry taking five wickets, they weren’t able to apply consistent pressure or disrupt the chase significantly enough to prevent the outcome. Clare crossed the finish line with wickets in hand and overs to spare, securing a solid away win.
Summary:
County Kerry 2nd XI: 173 all out in 42.1 overs
Clare 1st XI: 176/5
Clare 1st XI won by 5 wickets
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Munster Cricket Union Division 3 T20 – Group 2
Week 7 Match Report
Lismore CC 2nd XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 5th XI
Castlelands Cricket Ground, Lismore – 2 June 2025
Result: Lismore CC 2nd XI won by 9 runs
Lismore CC 2nd XI claimed a narrow 9-run victory over Cork Harlequins CC 5th XI in a low-scoring but closely contested Week 7 clash in MCU Division 3 T20 Group 2, thanks to a disciplined bowling performance led by Ansar Basheer, who finished with five wickets.
Lismore CC 2nd XI Innings – 111/7 (20 Overs)
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Lismore CC 2nd XI posted 111 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Their total was significantly boosted by extras (45 in total), as the Harlequins bowlers conceded 31 wides and 5 no-balls.
Nat Simcox anchored the innings with a steady knock of 31 not out*, while Manikandan N added 15 runs in the middle order. The home side, however, struggled to build substantial partnerships, losing wickets regularly. Contributions from the rest of the batting order were limited, and no other batter reached double figures.
For Harlequins, Zeeshan Ullah was the standout bowler, returning impressive figures of 4-12 in 4 overs, including a maiden. S Sinha supported well with 2-30, removing both openers. The visitors, however, will likely rue the volume of extras that ultimately inflated Lismore’s total.
Cork Harlequins CC 5th XI Innings – 102 All Out (18.5 Overs)
In reply, Harlequins started poorly, losing S Sinha and D Divakaran with just five runs on the board. Though the middle order showed some resistance—Martin Milchev Borisov (16), Frederick Jacobus Nel (16), and Paul Bridgeman (14)—no batter was able to produce a match-defining innings.
Lismore’s bowlers remained disciplined, with Ansar Basheer leading the attack brilliantly. He finished with 5-17 from 3.5 overs, claiming key middle and lower-order wickets, including the final two dismissals in successive deliveries. He was well supported by Manikandan N (2-30), Michael Talbot (1-18), Patrick Byrne (1-11), and Gikhil Francis Francis (1-9).
Despite a late push, Harlequins were bowled out for 102 in the 19th over, falling just short of the target in what proved to be a tight finish.
Summary:
Lismore CC 2nd XI: 111/7 (20 overs)
Cork Harlequins CC 5th XI: 102 all out (18.5 overs)
Lismore CC 2nd XI won by 9 runs
Munster Cricket Union U15 League – Week 7
Limerick CC U15 XI vs Cork County CC U15 XI
The Manor Fields, Adare – 1 June 2025
Result: Limerick CC U15 XI won by 56 runs
Limerick CC U15 XI picked up a well-earned 56-run victory over Cork County CC U15 XI in Week 7 of the MCU U15 League, after defending a competitive first-innings total with an effective bowling display.
Limerick CC U15 XI Innings – 163 All Out (30 Overs)
Batting first after losing the toss, Limerick posted 163 all out in their full 30 overs. The innings was anchored by a composed 41 from CJ Shinde, who batted through the early part of the innings and provided stability at the top. He was well supported by Ayan Ullah, who contributed a brisk 35 from 33 balls, helping to push the scoring rate in the middle overs.
After a steady platform, Limerick lost quick wickets through the middle and lower order, with three wickets falling in the space of three deliveries at 114. However, a valuable late contribution from Arham Ullah (20 not out) and Behroz Athar Khan (14) added useful runs.
Cork County’s bowlers rotated well, with Dhairya Sharma, AA Muhammad, and Aarib Ahsan each taking two wickets. S Indrodiya and Ruairi Newton also chipped in with one, while two run-outs and a stumping highlighted some sharp work in the field. However, 37 extras—including 28 wides and 6 no-balls—added to Limerick’s final tally. Adam Kamel was in the action- taking four well judged catches.
Cork County CC U15 XI Innings – 107 All Out (22.3 Overs)
In reply, Cork County struggled to build momentum against a tidy Limerick bowling unit. Opener E Liam Ross made a patient 20, and Adam Kamel provided the standout batting effort with a fluent 39 from 28 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes. Despite his efforts, regular wickets and tight bowling meant Cork County never quite settled, and no other batters reached double figures.
Limerick’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Yousaf Ramay leading the way with 2-20. He also contributed in the field with a run-out and a catch. There were also wickets for Arham Ullah (1-2), Abubakar Azizuallah, Sana George, Ayan Ullah, Ghufran Chaudrey and Robert McCutcheon, as Cork were bowled out in the 23rd over.
Limerick’s fielding performance helped to maintain pressure and halt any momentum Cork attempted to build.
Summary:
Limerick CC U15 XI: 163 all out (30 overs)
Cork County CC U15 XI: 107 all out (22.3 overs)
Limerick CC U15 XI won by 56 runs
Hero of the Match: CJ Shinde
CJ Shinde set the tone for Limerick’s innings with a well-paced 41, anchoring the top order and laying the foundation for a defendable total. His innings proved to be the difference in a game where no other batter crossed 40.
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