Leinster Lightning needed to win inside 22.2 overs to claim the IP50 trophy on Nett Run Rate and duly delivered in emphatic style to complete another double success. It didn't look that way in the early stages as Ross Adair launched a typical boundary blitz, hitting a 24-ball 57 (6 fours, 5 sixes) inside the powerplay as the visitors raced to 65 for 1. Adair's dismissal though sparked a momentum shift as he became the first of four wickets for Fionn Hand. James McCollum hit 6 fours in his 35, but there was little else on show as they were dismissed for 154 in 25 overs. Melvin Deveraj (3-30) and Gavin Hoey (2-30) were also among the wickets. Lightning knew their task and went about it with relish despite the run out of Tim Tector (2). Andrew Balbirnie top-scored with an unbeaten 75 from 49 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes), adding 131 in 13 overs for the second wicket in 13 overs with Lorcan Tucker, who cleared the ropes 6 times in his 48-ball 72 not out. They had plenty to spare in the 9 wicket win that meant they won the trophy for a record-extending 9th time.

The North West Warriors ended their season on a winning note as they dashed Munster Reds hopes of a 50-overs Cup triumph with a 68-run win At Bready. Batting firsts the hosts were in trouble at 94 for 5 after 20 overs with Mike Frost (3-44) the pick of the bowlers. However a 6th wicket stand of 121 in the next 20 overs between Scott Macbeth and Graham Hume transformed the momentum of the innings. Macbeth hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in an even time 75, while Hume's unbeaten 79 included 7 fours and one maximum. There were late runs too for Marcello Piedt (22) and Cameron Melly (19) in a total of 292 for 8. Munster made their intentions clear from the outset as they seemed determined to gain the bonus point win (inside 40 overs) that would take them top and give them a shout of the crown. Swapnil Modgill (28) and in particular PJ Moor raced out of the traps in an opening stand of 76 in 7 overs. Moor played one of the best innings seen in the tournament's 11-years. He struck 10 sixes and 10 fours in a 90-ball 130 to take Munster to 191 for 2 in the 29th and well on course for victory. However, when Moor became the first wicket for Scott Macbeth the wheels came off in spectacular fashion with 8 wickets tumbling for 33 runs - six of them to Macbeth. An incredible turnaround which means that Northern Knights stay top of the table, but can be overhauled by Leinster Lightning if they can get a convincing win with a bonus point at Oak Hill next week.

Leinster Lightning secured the bonus point win that keeps alive their hopes of the interpro double as they chased 129 to beat the NW Warriors by 6 wickets at Sydney Parade. Stephen Doheny’s even-time 30 had the Warriors at a high point of 60 for 2 inside the powerplay, but in yet another disappointing batting effort that has been the hallmark of their campaign, they slumped to 129 all out. Scott Macbeth (23) was the only other contributor of note, with Pembroke leg-spinner Gavin Hoey talking four wickets on his home patch, and Sydney Parade team-mate Harry Tector picking up three, as well as two for Fionn Hand including top-scorer Doheny. Tim Tector hit three boundaries in his 12, sharing an opening stand of 37 with Andy Balbirnie before being trapped lbw to give David O’Sullivan his first interprovincial wicket. Balbirnie hit 10 fours and a six in his unbeaten 57, adding 81 in 13 overs for the second wicket with Balbriggan left-hander Chris de Freitas, whose 36-ball 44 included 5 fours and a maximum.De Freitas perished trying to reach his half century with a six, while Harry Tector was run out in the same over having been sent back by Balbirnie. Lorcan Tucker also fell to Scott Macbeth as he tried to finish the match in style. The six-wicket margin was flattering to the Warriors who have been totally outplayed this week, and Boyd Rankin’s side will be looking to salvage a bit of pride from what has been a poor season for the North West, finishing bottom of the 50 overs Cup, and third in the T20 campaign. For Lightning though, they have given themselves a chance at overhauling the Knights at the top of the table with this bonus point win. It may not be enough as Munster Reds first have the chance to go top if they can record a bonus point win at Bready next week. Whatever happens, the trophy won’t be decided until the final match at OakHill in two weeks’ time.

After a delayed start due to overnight rain Munster Reds made the most of the bowler friendly conditions after winning the Toss and asking the Knights to bat first. Liam McCarthy was unstoppable as he claimed Stirling McCollum, Carmichael and Rock in his opening burst that saw the Knights in all sorts of trouble at 36/5. An eighth wicket partnership between Ben Calitz and Cian Robertson of 84 dragged the Knights towards some sort of total with Calitz’s 96 the standout performance of an otherwise forgettable innings. In the Reds reply Cade Carmichael took the first three wickets before Mark Adrianatos and Alistair Frost added 103 for the fourth wicket. There was a late wobble from the Reds as Ross Adair’s left arm spin removed Adrianatos, Delany and McCarthy in the space of two overs but too late to prevent the Reds creeping over the line by 3 wickets.

Heavy overnight and morning rain saw the match officials take an early lunch with play called off just before 12.30pm.

Leinster Lightning made it two from two in their short trip to Cork with a second convincing win over the Munster Reds at The Mardyke. Balbriggan's Chris De Freitas top scored with 45, while there were 30's from Sam Harbinson, Tim Tector and Lorcan Tucker in a total of 242. Peter Francis claimed 4-43 - the best figures on debut in the 50-overs Cup, while there were three wickets for Gareth Delany and two for Liam McCarthy. The chase was a bit of a car wreck as Munster's fragile batting was again found wanting against a youthful Lightning bowling unit. Fionn Hand took 3-39, while there were two wickets apiece for Irish U19 international Reuben Wilson and John McNally in the 123-run win. Lightning's win moves them up to third in the table, and means that the Northern Knights will be crowned champions if they can secure a bonus point win against bottom of the table Warriors at Eglinton next week.

Munster Reds moved into second place in the table leaving the North West Warriors joint bottom in a tense contest at Oak Hill. Batting first, the Warriors were struggling at 123 for 7despite runs for skipper Andy McBrine (33) and Stephen Doheny (25). An 8th wicket stand of 66 in 9 overs between Jared Wilson, who hit 4 fours and 2 sixes in a breezy 48, and Marcello Piedt got the innings back on track. Brigade overseas professional Piedt cleared the ropes four times as well as thumping 3 fours in a top score of 59 from just 43 balls, shepherding the tail to a total of 231. Josh Manley picked up three wickets, while there were two apiece for Mike Frost, Nicolaj Damsgaard, and Liam McCarthy. Munster's chase followed a similar pattern after a bright start by Ollie Metcalfe, who hit eight fours and a six in a rapid 53. The visitors fought back and at 143 for 6 the match was very much in the balance. Cork County's South African overseas player Mark Adrianatos was the Reds' hero though as his unbeaten 60 (6 fours, 1 six) got them over the line, securing the two-wicket win with four balls remaining.

The Northern Knights stayed top of the table with an 8-wicket demolition of Leinster Lightning who find themselves in an unfamiliar position at the bottom after the mauling. Ruhan Pretorius (4-30), and the left-arm spinning duo of Cian Robertson (2-15) and Matthew Humphreys (2-31) did the damage as Lightning were bundled out for a pitiful 132. Even that represented a recovery as the Dubliners were at one stage 50 for 6 - Gavin Hoey (39) and Seamus Lynch (26) added 55 for the 7th wicket. The chase was a straightforward one as Jason van der Merwe thumped 5 fours and 4 sixes in a belligerent 53 from just 36 balls, as he and Sam Topping (45) added 83 before the stand was ended one ball before the end of the powerplay. It mattered little as the Knights eased to victory in the 21st over. A day to forget for Leinster Lightning.

A record Northern Knights partnership of 156 in 17 overs between Ben Calitz and Ruhan Pretorius was the catalyst for a convincing 81-run (DLS) win over Munster Reds in a rain-affected Interprovincial Cup clash at Stormont. Sam Topping (28) and James McCollum (18) had made a steady start after a rain delay initially meant a 43-overs contest. However, wickets for Liam McCarthy, Mike Frost, and Brandon Kruger (3-39) had the hosts in a little trouble at 72 for 4 in the 20th over. That brought together Calitz – a former Canadian U19 international – and Ruhan Pretorius who totally transformed the game with their destructive hitting. 20 year-old left-hander Calitz became the fourth Knights player to make a hundred in the competition – joining Mark Adair, Neil Rock and Luke Georgeson – as he hit 7 fours and 7 sixes in his 85-ball unbeaten 104. Pretorius also cleared the ropes seven times as well as hitting eight fours, and looked destined also to reach three figures but perished on 91 from just 53 balls. A final total of 279 for 7 in 43 overs looked challenging and even more so when Matthew Foster struck twice early in the reply. Further showers meant a target of 220 in just 27 overs, with Munster never threatening to do so. There was some entertainment for the handful of brave souls who stuck it out to the end, with Liam McCarthy thumping 7 fours and 2 sixes in an 18-ball 46. It was too little, too late, though as Munster were 138 all out – four wickets for left-arm spinner Cian Robertson, plus two apiece for Foster and Tyron Koen. A word of praise for Munster’s Harry Dyer – who showed great sportsmanship in walking off after a fine edge behind. The Spirit of Cricket alive and well at Stormont. There’s action next week in the series with all sides playing – Munster Reds are at home – well, Oakhill – to North West Warriors, while the Northern Knights entertain Leinster Lightning, once again at Stormont. The T20 Trophy matches are on Tuesday afternoon, while the 50-overs cup games are on Wednesday.

More frustration at Bready as the weather again won the day. Batting first the Warriors added 48 for the first wicket with Stephen Doheny making 25. His soft dismissal saw the hosts slump to 72 for 4, with Wilson (3-31) doing most of the damage as Andy McBrine and Scott Macbeth went cheaply. A 5th wicket stand of 77 between Gavin Roulston (53) and top-scorer Shane Getkate repaired the damage. Gavin Hoey (4-45) then sparked another collapse and it took a 9th wicket stand of 52 in 6 overs between Getkate and Marcello Piedt (27) to get the hosts to 227 - Getkate the last out for 81 off 79 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes). The chase saw an opening stand of 44 ended when Graham Hume deflected a Modgill drive onto the stumps with Tim Tector (24) out of the crease. Earlier 18 came off a Piedt over that included 3 no-balls, one of which had Modgill caught behind. The rains arrived with just 9 overs of the chase completed, meaning the points were shared as a no-result.

Josh Manley's four-wicket burst, aided by a fine all-round effort from Liam McCarthy and a hard-hit 49 by Ollie Metcalfe led Munster Reds to a 4-wickets win over Leinster Lightning at Sydney Parade. The two sides had unfamiliar looks to them with the absence of the international players giving the line-ups a Future Series feel. Lightning recovered from the loss of Swapnil Modgill in the first over to reach 50 for 1 - Tim Tector racing to 30. The wheels then came off as Manley and McCarthy ripped through the top-order as the hosts slumped to 81 for 7. Gavin Hoey (25) started a fightback, with David Delany (44) shepherding the tail as the last two wickets added 62 - Lightning 173 all out. Jordan Neill went in the second over, but Ollie Metcalfe hit 8 fours and a six in a fluent 49, adding 75 with Brandon Kruger (31). Gavin Hoey's three wickets gave Leinster an opening but the door was quickly slammed shut by a powerful unbeaten 39 from McCarthy (4 fours, 2 sixes) as Munster sealed a bonus point win in the 31st over.

The Warriors have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Ryan Macbeth gets the early breakthrough as he bowls Ben Calitz with one that nips back. Extras keeping board ticking along - 23 of the first 35, including 21 wides. At drinks the hosts reach 81 for 1, with McCollum (33*) and Topping (16*) having added an unbroken 66 for the second wicket. The second wicket falls without addition and the middle order, Carmichael, Hunter and Dyer disappears for a total fo five between them. 117/6 when Koen joins Pretorius and in a much needed recovery they add 70 before Koen is run out. Pretorius finished on 81 and that could well be a match defining knock. 50 extras in that innings. Criminal. Matty Foster with three wickets and Ruhan Pretorius two as the Warriors slump to 21 for 5. Never going to come back from that. Shane Getkate does get a half century but it's only about respectability you feel. Matthew Humphreys gets yesterday's hero Cameron Melly and three wickets for Tyron Koen has the visitors 120 for 9 - Getkate (60*) has half of those. All over as Trent McKeegan is run out by Harry Dyer having backed up too far and unable to get back as Getkate pushed back to the CSNI teenager. Next up in the interpros are the games between Leinster Lightning and Munster Reds next week. Ireland taking on Pakistan in three T20I's before then.