MCC began their mini-tour of Northern Ireland with a drawn game against Ulster Schools at Campbell College.

Former Durham 2nd XI player Evan Williams hit 137 (14 fours, 5 sixes) as MCC made 238 for 7 before declaring - James Hunter chipping with 31.

Harry Dyer picked up two wickets on his familiar stomping ground, while there was one apiece for Jack Snell, Alastair Watt, Ross Minford, and Robert Craigan.

The students made 145 for 7 in the reply before shaking hands on the draw.

George Craigan top-scored with 40 (5 fours, 2 sixes), while there were runs too for Harry Dyer (27) and Luka Bates (22).

MCC are back in action today (WED) when they take on the NCU Under 19's on the second ground at Stormont.