Munster Cricket Union – Week 2 Preview
Get ready for another exciting week of cricket in the Munster Cricket Union! After a limited opening week due to weather, all divisions are set for a full schedule of matches across various venues in Munster. Here’s a look ahead to the key matchups in Week 2:
Saturday, April 27th
MCU Division 1:
- Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI vs County Kerry CC 2nd XI (Farmers Cross, Cork): Both teams will be looking to get the show on the road after missing out on last week’s action due to weather. This promises to be a close encounter.
- Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI vs Nenagh CC 1st XI (Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety): Nenagh will be high on confidence after their win in Week 1. Limerick Blasters will be keen to test their mettle against a strong opponent.
- Limerick CC 2nd XI vs Cork County CC 2nd XI (Adare Manor, Limerick) – MCU Division 3 A: This encounter will see both sides aiming to start their campaign on a winning note. Cork County are looking to build on their success last year with a mixture of youth and experience while Limerick want to start strongly at home.
- United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI vs Limerick Blasters CC 3rd XI (Lisronagh Castle Grounds, Clonmel) – MCU Division 3 A: Both teams will be eager to get their seasons underway in this Division 3 A clash.
Sunday, April 28th
MCU Premier Division:
- County Galway CC 1st XI vs Midleton CC 1st XI (Galway): Another top division clash, with both sides aiming for early season dominance. Both sides are looking to get off to a good start after the disappointment of no game last week.
MCU Division 2 & 3:
- NenaghICC 3rd XI v’s Clare CC 3rd X (Nenagh) – MCU Division 3 B: A battle between two teams from Division 3 B.
- Limerick CC 3rd XI vs United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI (Adare Manor, Limerick) – MCU Division 2 B: This promises to be a closely contested match in Division 2 B.
- Limerick Blasters CC 2nd XI vs Nenagh CC 2nd XI (Croker’s Oval, Ballyneety) – MCU Division 2 A: Nenagh will be aiming to build on their Week 1 win, while Limerick Blasters will be looking to get back on track.
- Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI vs Waterford & District CC 1st XI (Farmers Cross, Cork) – MCU Division 2 B: The final match of the week sees these two sides clashing in Division 2 B.
This is just a glimpse of the exciting action to come in Week 2 of the Munster Cricket Union season. Stay tuned for updates and follow the official MCU website for live scores and match reports!
