MCU Premier T20 League – Thursday, June 12th
Cork County CC 1st XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI Venue: The Mardyke, Cork (6:00 PM IST)
This promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the MCU’s top Premier T20 sides. Cork County will be looking to leverage their home advantage. Their bowling attack, with players like Hamdullah Safi and Mark Adrianatos, has shown consistency in picking up wickets. They’ll be keen to restrict Harlequins’ powerful batting lineup, which includes talents like Dineth Sumanasinghe, Matt Brewster, and Shivam Kislay. Harlequins, having recently secured a dominant victory over Galway, will be confident heading into this clash. The return of ex-Harlequins player Zubair Khan for Cork County adds an extra layer of intrigue to this already anticipated local derby.
Midleton CC 1st XI vs UCC CC 1st XI Venue: Townparks, Midleton (6:00 PM IST)
Midleton CC 1st XI will host UCC CC 1st XI in what is expected to be a competitive T20 match. UCC comes into this game with their captain and opener Muhammad Rizwan in good touch, and Sagar Gahlot having recently scored a half-century, giving their batting a strong foundation. Midleton, on the other hand, will rely on a disciplined bowling effort to contain UCC’s aggressive batting. Keep your eyes out for Midleton’s Mohammad Shabir. This match will be a test of Midleton’s ability to restrict a free-scoring UCC side.
MCU Premier T20 League – Friday, June 13th
Limerick CC 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 1st XI Venue: The Manor Fields Adare, Adare (6:00 PM IST)
Limerick CC 1st XI will face County Kerry CC 1st XI at home. Limerick will be eager to bounce back after a significant loss to Cork Harlequins recently in T20. Their batting will need to fire, with players like Bharadwaj Mysore showing strong hitting in previous matches. County Kerry will be looking for a strong performance after recently losing to Cork County in a 50-over fixture. Their openers Khuram Iqbal and Alam Morshed have shown they can build a foundation, but the middle order needs to convert starts into substantial scores. This T20 format could suit Kerry’s aggressive style, making for an interesting contest.
Saturday, June 14th – A Day of Cricket at Farmers Cross
MCU U15 League: Cork County CC U15 XI vs Cork Harlequins CC U15 XI Venue: The Farm Curraheen Road, Cork
This U15 derby promises to be an exciting showcase of young talent. Both Cork County and Cork Harlequins U15 sides have been actively involved in the league, with Limerick U15 recently defeating Cork County. This match will be crucial for both teams in the U15 League standings and a great opportunity for the rising stars of Munster cricket to gain experience.
MCU Division 1 T20
Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI vs Limerick CC 2nd XI Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork (10:15 AM IST)
Cork Harlequins 2nd XI, fresh off a decisive 5-wicket victory over Clare CC last week, will face Limerick CC 2nd XI. Harlequins will be confident with their bowling attack and controlled chase, while Limerick 2nd XI will be looking to build on a recent 10-wicket victory over County Kerry in T20, where Nishant Kumar and Bharadwaj Mysore excelled with the bat. However, Limerick also suffered a narrow 3-wicket loss to Nenagh, indicating some inconsistency. This match could be a tight contest between two teams with recent wins under their belt.
Nenagh CC 1st XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork (1:30 PM IST)
Nenagh CC 1st XI, who recently secured a 13-run victory over County Kerry 2nd XI, will take on Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI. Nenagh’s bowling, led by Umair Akber and Naveen George, has proven effective in defending totals. Limerick Blasters will aim to bounce back from their previous encounter with Nenagh where they lost. This match will be a test of the Blasters’ batting against Nenagh’s disciplined bowling.
Munster Cricket Union TBC1 vs Munster Cricket Union TBC2 Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork (5:30 PM IST)
Sunday, June 15th – Long Form Cricket and More
MCU Division 3 B: Kerry CC 5th XI vs Cork Harlequins CC 5th XI Venue: Oyster Oval, Tralee (11:00 AM IST)
Kerry CC 5th XI will host Cork Harlequins CC 5th XI in a 40-over match. Kerry 5th XI faced a heavy defeat against Clare CC 3rd XI in their last 40-over game, despite a valiant effort from Shreyas Padmanabha Sharma Beedubail. Cork Harlequins 5th XI, their youth development squad, will be looking to put in a strong performance. This game offers both teams a chance to improve their standings and give developing players valuable game time.
MCU Premier Division: County Galway CC 1st XI vs Limerick CC 1st XI Venue: Lydican (MC), Galway (11:00 AM IST)
County Galway CC 1st XI will take on Limerick CC 1st XI in a 50-over Premier Division clash. Galway will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Limerick, on the other hand, recently had a strong batting performance in a National Cup defeat, with Anvesh Bogavelly scoring a century. Their bowlers, including Ramoji ‘The Ram’ Alla, Anvesh Bogavelly, and Prasad Hegde, will need to be on top form to contain Galway’s attack. This match is crucial for both teams in the context of the Premier Division.
MCU Premier Division: Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI vs County Kerry CC 1st XI Venue: Farmers Cross, Cork (12:00 PM IST)
In another significant Premier Division 50-over encounter, Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI will host County Kerry CC 1st XI. Harlequins will be looking to maintain their strong form, while County Kerry will be eager to bounce back after a recent 6-wicket loss to Cork County in the Premier Division. Kerry’s batting struggled in that match, collapsing after a good opening partnership. They will need to show more resilience against a strong Harlequins bowling attack. This match promises to be a battle for vital Premier Division points.
