NWCU Premiership 2024
PWTNRLBPPts
Donemana141001336236
Eglinton141001336236
Newbuildings14901436216
Brigade14802442202
Bready14601736156
Coleraine1430293090
Ardmore1430292787
Killyclooney1410211727

Relegation Playoff: Ardmore beat St Johnston by 19 runs
Bready, 15 September.
Ardmore 201/7 (40 overs; Rachit Gaur 62*, Edrees Kharotai 44, Dharm Singh 25, Harry Zimmermann 20; David Anthony 2-28)
St Johnston 182 (39.3 overs; Graeme McCarter 81*, David Lapsley 46; Edrees 3-51, Rachit Gaur 2-18, Dave Bezzant 2-55)
Ardmore happy at the 19-run win (George Brolly)
Ardmore secured Premiership cricket for 2025 after a hard-fought 19-run over St Johnston at Bready. Skipper Rachit Gaur top-scored with an unbeaten 62, adding 61 in six overs with Edrees, who thumped 4 sixes in a 21-ball 44 - three of them in successive balls from Graeme McCarter - in a late surge that took the Bleachgreen side to 201 for 7. Ardmore got three early wickets to be on top, but the Saints edged their way back in with a fourth wicket stand of 68 between opener David Lapsley (46) and Graeme McCarter. The required rate though had reached double figures as the Donegal side left their charge just too late as scoreboard pressure eventually told despite the best efforts of McCarter who made an unbeaten 81 (8 fours, 2 sixes). Edrees (3-51) and Rachit (2-18) bowled well to complete excellent all-round games, with Dave Bezzant also picking up a couple in the win. That completes the NW season with plenty to think about for both camps over the winter. Like all clubs, one or two additions will be on the agenda for sure.
Bready lost to Brigade by 10 wickets
Magheramason, 1 September.
Bready 60 (15.4 overs; Ryan Clarke 24; Ryan Barr 5-26, Marcello Piedt 5-33)
Brigade 61/0 (9.2 overs; Ifty Hussain 36*, David Barr 16*)
Ryan Barr and Marcello Piedt took five wickets each (CricketEurope)
The most one-sided of matches in a typical end of season encounter in the one Premiership game that had nothing riding on it. Five wickets apiece for Ryan Barr and Marcello Piedt saw the hosts skittled out for just 50 inside 16 overs - Ryan Clarke making 24 of those. The chase was over inside 10 overs as Ifty Hussain made a run-a-ball 36 (5 fours) adding 61 with David Barr (16*).
Newbuildings beat Ardmore by 69 runs
Foyleview Arena, 1 September.
Newbuildings 302/6 (40 overs; Ross Dougherty 129, Gareth McKeegan 75, Jason Bell 39, Jason Dunn 23; Mujeeb Rahman 2-29, Conor Brolly 2-63)
Ardmore 233 (35.5 overs; Harry Zimmermann 59, Hayden Melly 34, Dave Bezzant 32, Dharm Singh 30, Rachit Gaur 20; Lewis Campbell 5-51, Ella Wasson 2-41)
Ross Dougherty scored 129 (CricketEurope)
Ross Dougherty hit a brilliant unbeaten 129 as Newbuildings beat Ardmore by 69 runs at Foyleview. The home side went into the game missing quite a few of their regulars and fielding a trio of their Under 15 side. Jason Dunn (23) and Jason Bell - who hit four sixes in a rapid 39 - got them off to a quick start but at 123 for 4, Ardmore would have sensed an opening given the inexperienced late order. However, Dougherty and skipper Gareth McKeegan ensured it was never exposed in a 5th wicket stand of 157 in 19 overs. Ross hit 12 fours and 7 sixes in his 97-ball unbeaten 129, while Gareth's 69-ball 75 included 6 fours and 6 sixes. A final total of 302 for 6 was certainly a daunting one, but Ardmore were in with a sniff at 183 for 4 thanks to an 84-run stand between Harry Zimmermann (59) and Dave Bezzant (32). They however fell away as young spinner Lewis Campbell claimed a five-wicket haul after young Ella Wasson had claimed two scalps on her senior debut including skipper Rachit Gaur. What a difference a year makes for the 2023 champions who now will be involved in the relegation shoot-out with St Johnston in two weeks time.
Eglinton beat Coleraine by 73 runs
Eglinton, 1 September.
Eglinton 218/7 (40 overs; Liam Doherty 115, Jamie Millar 46; Rory Knox 3-45)
Coleraine 145 (34.1 overs; Marcus Poskitt 38, Scott Campbell 31, Craig Averill 27;Robbie Millar 3-49, Lahiru Dilshan 2-14, Liam Doherty 2-18, Jamie Millar 2-21)
Centurion Liam Doherty (CricketEurope)
Eglinton's bid for a first Senior One title since 1972 came up agonizingly short as they secured a full bonus points win over Coleraine, but missed out by 0.15 to champions Donemana. Liam Doherty was once again the Eglinton mainstay as the opener scored 115 from 114 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes) sharing a stand of exactly 100 for the 5th wicket with skipper Jamie Millar (46). Doherty's century took him past the 1000-run milestone for the season and the good news for Eglinton is that he will once again be in their team for the 2025 campaign. Chasing 219, the Bannsiders made a rapid start as Marcus Poskitt hit 7 fours in his 38, while Scott Campbell (31) and Craig Averill (27) took then to 84 for 1. The wheels came off as the spinners wrestled control with Robbie Millar, Lahiru Dilshan and Liam Doherty taking a combined seven wickets as nine wickets fell for 61 runs. The good news for Coleraine despite the loss was that Ardmore failed to get any points at Newbuildings, meaning they avoid the relegation play-off match.
Donemana beat Killyclooney by 223 runs
The Holm, 1 September.
Donemana 284/9 (40 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 47, William McClintock 40, Dwayne McGerrigle 34, Gary McClintock 31, Raymond Curry 23, Levi Dougherty 23; Mark Gordon 3-58, Jason Wallace 2-50, Timmy Dougherty 2-77)
Killyclooney 61 (17.5 overs; Andy McBrine 6-10, Rumesh Buddhika 3-25)
Winners Donemana (CricketEurope)
Donemana clinched the NW Premiership title with a thumping 223-run win over Killyclooney that ensured full points plus a sizeable boost to their Nett-Run-Rate that almost doubled from 0.52 to 0.94 and above Eglinton. A solid batting effort saw runs for most of the the top order, although none went on to make a half century. Rumesh Buddhika top-scored with 47, while there were runs too for the McClintock twins - William (40) and Gary (31) - as well as a late surge from Dwayne McGerrigle who hit 4 of the 15 sixes made by his team in a rapid 34 - as well as 2 of the 27 fours in a daunting total of 284 for 9. Killyclooney's reply never got going as Andy McBrine took 6 for 10 and Rumesh Buddhika 3 for 25 as they were skittled for 61. The title then came to The Holm for the first time since 2017, and extends their lead as the NW's most successful team with 32 titles.
Andy McBrine
Brigade v Coleraine. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 25 August.
Brigade
Coleraine
The dreadful weather in the North West continued on Sunday with the game at Beechgrove called off. The second attempt means no points for either ending Brigade's outside hopes of the title, and ensuring Coleraine will be looking over their shoulders as they and Ardmore try to avoid the relegation/promotion play-off game against the second-placed side in the Championship.
Newbuildings v Killyclooney. Match abandoned.
Foyleview Arena, 25 August.
Newbuildings
Killyclooney
Newbuildings hopes of the title were all but ended by the weather as their second attempt game against Killyclooney was abandoned. It will now be almost certainly be between Eglinton and Donemana for the Premiership crown.
Newbuildings v Ardmore. Match postponed.
Foyleview Arena, 24 August.
Newbuildings
Ardmore
Donemana v Killyclooney. Match postponed.
The Holm, 24 August.
Donemana
Killyclooney
Bready v Brigade. Match postponed.
Magheramason, 24 August.
Bready
Brigade
Eglinton v Coleraine. Match abandoned.
Eglinton, 24 August.
Eglinton 64/2 (16.1 overs; Liam Doherty 50*; Gareth Burns 2-7)
Coleraine
Gareth Burns bowling for Coleraine in the match at Eglinton. (CricketEurope)
The only match in the top flight that managed to get underway lasted 16.1 overs before further heavy showers forced the teams to admit defeat after a valiant effort to get a game. Liam Doherty had just reached a half century with a six (51 balls; 5 fours, 3 sixes) before it was abandoned. Gareth Burns got the two wickets to fall - Andy Millar and Adam Lamberton. The match will now be replayed along the other three postponed games next weekend, with the North West having a preference for all to be played on the same day.
Ardmore beat Killyclooney by 6 wickets
Bleachgreen, 18 August.
Killyclooney 136 (34.3 overs; Jason Wallace 36, Jordan Connor 33, Andrew Neil 22, William Finlay 21; Conor Brolly 4-20, Harry Zimmermann 2-25)
Ardmore 139/4 (21 overs; Dharm Singh 51, Rachit Gaur 44)
Conor Brolly took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Killyclooney's relegation from the top flight was ensured as they slid to a 6-wicket loss at Ardmore. Conor Brolly returned to take four wickets as the visitors slid to 72 for 7 despite 20's from William Finlay and Andrew Neil. An 8th wicket stand of 59 in 7 overs between Jason Wallace who top-scored with 36 (6 fours, 1 six) and Jordan Connor (33) set Ardmore 136. The Bleachgreen side were soon into their stride as Dharm Singh's 44-ball 51 (9 fours, 1 six) saw him and skipper Rachit Gaur (44) put on 91 in 13 overs. They did however lose four wickets to drop two bonus points, meaning they will in all probability have to beat Newbuildings next week, and hope Coleraine lose to both Eglinton and Brigade to avoid the relegation play/off place.
Brigade lost to Newbuildings by 1 wicket
Beechgrove, 18 August.
Brigade 82 (29.2 overs; David Barr 25, Marcello Piedt 21; Trent McKeegan 5-26, Ross Dougherty 3-20)
Newbuildings 83/9 (24.4 overs; Ross Dougherty 20; Scott Macbeth 3-16, David Barr 3-17)
Match winner Trent McKeegan (CricketEurope)
It's advantage Newbuildings in the title race and it is they who will lift the Premiership title for the second time in three seasons if they beat Ardmore and Killyclooney in their final two games. It was a game low on runs but high on drama at Beechgrove with the home side dismissed for what looked like a paltry 82 - David Barr making 25 and Marcello Piedt 21. Trent McKeegan took a five wicket haul on his return to first team action, while Ross Dougherty (3-20) had made the early inroads. The chase got off to a flying starts with Mark Hanna hitting the first four balls to the boundary before being out to the fifth. Brigade kept chipping away with three wickets apiece for Scott Macbeth and David Barr having the nerves jangling, When McKeegan was joined by last man Gregory McFaul, seven were needed. McKeegan then cleared the tins to tie matters, before getting the single required to get the points much to Newbuildings delight - and relief.
Brigade beat Donemana by 77 runs
Beechgrove, 17 August.
Brigade 208/4 (35 overs; Scott Macbeth 111*, David Barr 57;
Donemana 131 (30.1 overs; Levi Dougherty 27, William McClintock 20; Josh Wilson 3-23, Ifty Hussain 2-18, Scott Macbeth 2-20, David Barr 2-25)
Century for Scott Macbeth (CricketEurope)
Scott Macbeth's extraordinary season continues as the teenager scored another century to lead Brigade right back into title contention with a 77-run win over a Donemana side that had started the day on top of the Premiership. In a game that was reduced to 35 overs Brigade were 40 for 2 and wobbling slightly before David Barr (57) and Macbeth set about repairing the damage with a third wicket stand of 126 in 18 overs, Macbeth hit 7 fours and 7 sixes in his 85-ball unbeaten 111. A final total of 208 for 4 was a decent one, especially given Brigade's in-form bowling unit. Donemana's reply was stilted and couldn't really break the shackles with Macbeth getting the prize scalp of Andy McBrine into the bargain. He got two wickets, as did fellow tweakers David Barr and Ifty Hussain, while Josh Wilson was the most successful with his 3 for 23. Brigade now have a huge match on Sunday against Newbuildings with the winners arguably making themselves title favourites in the four-way battle for the crown.
Coleraine lost to Bready by 41 runs
Sandel Lodge, 17 August.
Bready 144 (39.1 overs; David Rankin 51, Gavin Roulston 20; Scott Campbell 4-23, Craig Averill 2-14, Cephas Zhuwao 2-19)
Coleraine 103 (34.2 overs; Rory Knox 26; Ian Young 3-22, Sam Stott 2-17, Gavin Roulston 2-20, Nathan McCombe 2-29)
Sam Stott took two wickets (Bready CC)
Bready showed all their battling qualities to grind out a 41-run win over Coleraine at Sandel Lodge. The Tyrone side were indebted to a gritty half century from David Rankin, whose 51 got them up to 144. Spin to win was the Bannsiders motto with four wickets for Scott Campbell and two apiece for Cephas Zhuwao and Craig Averill. Ian Young took three early wickets as the hosts sputtered to 12 for 4. Rory Knox dug in to top score for the second week with 26, and the 10th wicket stand of 13 that secured a second bonus point could yet be decisive in the race to avoid the relegation play/off slot. Teenagers Gavin Roulston, Sam Stott and Nathan McCombe each collected two wickets in the 41-run win.
Killyclooney v Newbuildings. Match abandoned.
Killyclooney, 17 August.
Killyclooney
Newbuildings
Heavy rain in the Donemana/Killyclooney area around mid-day put paid to the game and it will have to be replayed, most likely at Newbuildings next Sunday.
Ardmore lost to Eglinton by 88 runs
The Bleachgreen, 17 August.
Eglinton 254/8 (36 overs; Liam Doherty 85, Lahiru Dilshan 44, Andy Millar 41, Adam Lamberton 36; Harry Zimmermann 4-26)
Ardmore 166 (27.4 overs; Harry Zimmermann 39, Conor King 20; Robbie Millar 4-36, Jamie Millar 2-36)
Liam Doherty scored 85 (CricketEurope)
Liam Doherty was once again the main man as Eglinton moved top of the table with an emphatic 88-run win over Ardmore. Doherty cleared the ropes 8 times as well as hitting 5 fours in a 54-ball 85, sharing an opening stand of 130 with Andy Millar, whose 41 included 5 fours and a six. Both fell in quick succession, but there was little respite for the beleaguered home bowling as Lahiru Dilshan hit four sixes in a run-a-ball 44, adding 83 for the third wicket with Adam Lamberton (36). Harry Zimmermann did well to end with 4 for 26, but a total of 255 in a game reduced to 36 overs was still a formidable one. Zimmermann top-scored with 39 (8 fours) and Conor King hit two sixes in a breezy 20, but Ardmore never got in any sort of position to challenge. Robbie Millar took 4 for 26, while elder sibling Jamie claimed 2 for 36. The big swing in NRR saw the villagers leapfrog Donemana, and a thrilling end to the season is in sight over the coming weeks.
Newbuildings beat Bready by 3 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 11 August.
Bready 245/5 (40 overs; David Rankin 100, Parth Palawat 47, Ian Young 38, Ryan Clarke 22, Gavin Roulston 20)
Newbuildings 246/7 (38.4 overs; Ryan Hunter 79, Ross Dougherty 61, Gareth McKeegan 46; Imran Rafique 22; Parth Palawat 2-18, Ian Young 2-20, Nathan McCombe 2-61)
Ross Dougherty and Ryan Hunter scored half centuries (JT)
Newbuildings kept alive their league title hopes with a hard-fought three wickets win against near neighbours Bready. David Rankin scored another hundred - his 21st in senior cricket - hitting 14 fours and 2 sixes in his 100 from 90 balls. He added 90 for the third wicket with Parth Palawat (47) and a further 78 for the fourth with skipper Ian Young (38) in a total of 245 for 5. Newbuildings rejigged their order and it paid dividends as skipper Gareth McKeegan made 46, allied to Ross Dougherty's 61 (7 fours, 4 sixes) saw them make a bright start. Ryan Hunter also batted superbly and it was doen to him that they won with 8 balls to spare - his 79 also saw him hit 7 fours and clear the ropes four times. There was a little bit of a wobble but Newbuildings clinched what could be a vital win. They will be hoping for a Donemana slip up at Brigade next Saturday to open the door for them and the other challengers.
Donemana beat Eglinton by 5 wickets
The Holm, 11 August.
Eglinton 240/9 (40 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 115, Andy Lucas 33, Robbie Millar 20; Gary McClintock 3-35, Rumesh Buddhika 2-41, Raymond Curry 2-52)
Donemana 244/5 (37.5 overs; William McClintock 85, Raymond Curry 52, Andy McBrine 31*; Andy Millar 2-48)
Lahiru Dilshan made 115 against Donemana (CricketEurope)
Donemana took a major step towards the league title with a hard-fought 5-wickets win against challengers Eglinton. Gary McClintock (3-35) helped reduce the villagers to 56 for 5 in the 18th over but they rallied strongly thanks primarily to overseas professional Lahiru Dilshan. The Sri Lankan hit 11 sixes and 8 fours in an 83-ball 115, sharing stands of 54 with Robbie Millar (20), 77 in 9 overs for the seventh with Andy Lucas (33) and 33 for the 8th with Ross McLaughlin to get them to 240 for 9. William McClintock though was in fine form - benefitting from two missed chances - to hit 11 fours and 4 sixes in a 73-ball 85, putting on 76 for the first wicket with Jamie Huey, and 90 for the second with Raymond Curry (52). There was a bit of a wobble, but no better man than Andy McBrine for the pressure situation, and his run-a-ball 31 (5 fours) got them over the line along with a few lusty blows from Gary McClintock and Levi Dougherty.
Killyclooney lost to Brigade by 8 wickets.
Killyclooney, 10 August.
Killyclooney 52 (15.4 overs; Andy Britton 7-31, Marcello Piedt 2-11)
Brigade 54/2 (6.1 overs; Adam McDaid 33*)
Andy Britton (CricketEurope)
Andy Britton produced the best figures this season in the top flight as his 7 for 31 helped bundle out Killyclooney for just 52. Marcello Piedt took two wickets before the Beechgrove seamer took centre stage. Killyclooney managed to take two wickets to get a bonus point but Adam McDaid's quickfire unbeaten 33 ensured proceedings were wrapped up well before tea. Killyclooney now need to find at least two wins from their last three games or they will be playing Championship cricket in 2025.
Newbuildings lost to Eglinton by 40 runs
Foyleview Arena, 10 August.
Eglinton 203 (37.3 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 72, Liam Doherty 70; Ryan Hunter 2-19, Lewis Campbell 2-26, Ross Hunter 2-28, Gregory McFaul 2-31)
Newbuildings 163/9 (40 overs; Jason Dunn 59, Gareth McKeegan 20; Liam Doherty 4-6, Andy Millar 2-28, Lahiru Dilshan 2-30)
Liam Doherty starred for Eglinton (CricketEurope)
Liam Doherty's superb season continued with a magnificent all-round display to help Eglinton make it eight consecutive Premiership wins to stay second in the table, breathing right down leaders Donemana neck. 20-year-old Doherty hit 7 fours and 5 sixes in a typically hard-hit 67-ball 70, sharing a third wicket stand of 67 with Lahiru Dilshan. The Sri Lankan hit 7 fours and 4 sixes in a top-score of 72, before being last man out with the total on 203. Jason Dunn's 59 (9 fours, 1 six) took the hosts to 92 for 2 in the reply, but Dilshan removed both him and Ryan Hunter in quick succession to open the door for the villagers. Doherty then turned his attention to the ball, removing the pivotal figure of JT first ball, going on to take 4 for 6 in a 40-run win. Eglinton travel to Donemana on Sunday, knowing that a win would leave the possibility of a first title win in 52 years a real possibility.
Donemana beat Coleraine by 6 runs
The Holm, 10 August.
Donemana 224 (39.5 overs; David O'Sullivan 93, Jamie Huey 52; Gareth Burns 2-21, Cephas Zhuwao 2-27, Lee Ritchie 2-31, Matthew Smyth 2-36, Stephen Hutchinson 2-46)
Coleraine 218 (36.4 overs; Rory Knox 92, Lee Ritchie 56; Dwayne McGerrigle 3-27, Andy McBrine 3-28, David O'Sullivan 3-34)
David O'Sullivan (CricketEurope)
Donemana remain top, but only just after they won yet another thriller. They were struggling at 109 for 7 against Coleraine despite Jamie Huey’s half century, but David O’Sullivan opened his broad shoulders to hit nine sixes in a 53-ball 93 to get them to 224. When Andy McBrine and O’Sullivan reduced the Bannsiders to 62 for five, the outcome looked a formality. However, Rory Knox and Lee Ritchie (56) added 84 in ten overs to bring them right back into contention. Knox continued to clear the ropes hitting eight sixes in his 92 as Coleraine needed just eight runs with two wickets left, but attempting to get his ninth he picked out O’Sullivan on the long-off boundary. The Irish-Australian paceman then knocked out James Bell’s middle stump with a yorker to clinch the six -run win.
Bready beat Ardmore by 50 runs
Magheramason, 10 August.
Bready 278/4 (40 overs; Gavin Roulston 116, Ryan Clarke 69, Parth Palawat 31*, Kyle Magee 22; Harry Zimmermann 2-71)
Ardmore 228/9 (40 overs; Harry Zimmermann 63, Hayden Melly 60, Rachit Gaur 23; Parth Palawat 3-45, David Scanlon 2-28)
Century for Gavin Roulston (CricketEurope)
Gavin Roulston's first senior century helped Bready to a 50-run win against Ardmore at Magheramason. The 18-year-old hit 10 fours and 4 sixes in his 106-ball 116, sharing an opening stand of 177 with fellow teenager Ryan Clarke, who hit 8 fours in his 69. That set up the perfect platform, with 101 coming in the last ten overs thanks to entertaining cameos from Parth Palawat (31*) and Kyle Magee (22) in a total of 278 for 4. Harry Zimmermann (63) and Hayden Melly (60) both scored half centuries, but with the required rate steadily climbing, Ardmore were never really in serious contention at any point of the chase - three wickets at the end for Parth Palawat, and an excellent spell from Davy Scanlon (2-28).
Coleraine v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Sandel Lodge, 4 August.
Coleraine 101/4 (25 overs; Matthew Smyth 31*, Scott Campbell 24, Craig Averill 20)
Ardmore
Coleraine and Ardmore were left frustrated by the weather after their Premiership replay was called off after 25 overs. The Bannsiders had reached 101 for 4 with runs for Matthew Smyth (31*), Scott Campbell (24) and Craig Averill (20). This means neither side gets any points and with three games left, both are very much still involved in a dogfight to avoid relegation - either directly or via a play-off.
Brigade v Newbuildings. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 4 August.
Newbuildings 23/6 (11.2 overs; Marcello Piedt 3-9, Andy Britton 2-12)
Brigade
Ross Dougherty is caught and bowled by Marcello Piedt (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings will have a second chance after the rain saved them in their match with Brigade. Three wickets for Marcello Piedt and two for Andy Britton had them in all sorts of trouble at 23 for 6 when the elements intervened. It could have been even worse as Johnny Thompson was dropped first ball.
Coleraine beat Killyclooney by 10 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 3 August.
Killyclooney 74 (29.4 overs; Kenzie Hall 25; Gareth Burns 3-12, Lee Ritchie 3-26, Rory Knox 2-0, Cephas Zhuwao 2-15)
Coleraine 75/0 (14.3 overs; Matthew Hutchinson 36*, Craig Averill 31*)
Coleraine eased their relegation fears with a ten-wicket win against bottom side Killyclooney, with three wickets apiece for Lee Ritchie and Gareth Burns, plus two apiece for Rory Knox and Cephas Zhuwao. Kenzie Hall's 25 their best effort as the understrength Tyrone side scraped to 74. Matthew Hutchinson (36*) and Craig Averill (31*) knocking off the modest target with no fuss inside 15 overs.
Eglinton beat Bready by 4 wickets (DLS)
Eglinton, 3 August.
Bready 96 (31.5 overs; Ian Young 21; Robbie Millar 3-19, Jamie Millar 2-18,
Eglinton 95/6 (21.5 overs; Liam Doherty 32; Gavin Roulston 5-25) (95 in 35 overs)
Eglinton are up to second in the table after beating Bready by four wickets in a low scoring game. Chasing just 96, Eglinton wobbled slightly at 73 for 6 despite a hard-hit 32 from Liam Doherty as Gavin Roulston took five wickets. Robbie Millar and Andy Lucas guided them home to keep the villagers hopes of a first league title since 1972 alive.
Ardmore lost to Donemana by 2 wickets (DLS)
The Bleachgreen, 3 August.
Ardmore 166 (30.3 overs; Rachit Gaur 44, Edrees Kharaotai 36, Ciaran Roundtree 32; Rumesh Buddhika 4-56, Gary McClintock 2-31, Gary Neely 2-46)
Donemana 142/8 (31.3 overs; Andy McBrine 34, Rumesh Buddhika 24, Billy Dougherty 20*; Harry Zimmermann 3-15, Dharm Singh 2-31) (142 in 32 overs)
Rumesh Buddhika took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Donemana stay top of the table thanks to a last-over win at Ardmore. Chasing 142 in 32 overs, two wickets in an over by Harry Zimmermann – including that of Andy McBrine – meant 24 were needed off the last 13 balls with eight down. Billy Dougherty was the Tyrone side hero, hitting two sixes in an unbeaten 20 to seal the points with three balls to spare. That got his side off the hook as they were guilty of taking their foot off the gas after four wickets for Rumesh Buddhika including top-scorer Rachit Gaur (44) saw Ardmore slide from 89 for 3 to 101 for 8. Dropped chances could have proved costly as Edrees - who hit 4 sixes in a 25-ball 36 - and Ciaran Roundtree (32) added 57 in 6 overs to get Ardmore up to 166. This was Donemana's second last over win of the season over Ardmore - small margins between success and failure and you expect there will be a few more twists and turns before the end of the campaign.
Killyclooney v Ardmore. Match postponed.
Killyclooney, 20 July.
Killyclooney
Ardmore
Brigade v Coleraine. Match postponed.
Beechgrove, 20 July.
Brigade
Coleraine
Donemana v Eglinton. Match postponed.
The Holm, 20 July.
Donemana
Eglinton
Newbuildings v Bready. Match postponed.
Foyleview Arena, 20 July.
Newbuildings
Bready
Ardmore lost to Brigade by 7 wickets
The Bleachgreen, 13 July.
Ardmore 170/7 (40 overs; Hayden Melly 49*, Rachit Gaur 41, Harry Zimmermann 26; Ifty Hussain 2-25, Scott Macbeth 2-33)
Brigade 171/3 (31 overs; Scott Macbeth 55, David Barr 54*, Cameron Melly 33*)
Scott Macbeth scored a rapid half century (CricketEurope)
Ardmore's relegation fears remain intact after a bruising seven wickets loss at home to Brigade, who reignited their outside hopes of the title with the win. Hayden Melly made an unbeaten 49 and Rachit Gaur 41 in a total of 170 for 7 - two wickets apiece for Ifty Hussain and Scott Macbeth. It was Macbeth who produced the innings of the day as he hit 9 fours and 2 sixes in a rapid 30-ball 55, adding 71 in 39 balls for the third wicket with David Barr, who hit five boundaries in his 54 not out. Cameron Melly (33*) was also in the runs in a dominant display by the Beechgrove side.
Eglinton beat Killyclooney by 7 wickets
Eglinton, 13 July.
Killyclooney 139/8 (40 overs; Andrew Neil 45, Timmy Dougherty 25; Jamie Millar 2-24)
Eglinton 140/3 (23.3 overs; Andy Millar 65*, LIam Doherty 44; Jamal Anwar 2-30)
Andy Millar scored an unbeaten 65 (CricketEurope)
Eglinton remain third in the table following a thoroughly professional 7-wickets win at home to bottom side Killyclooney. Andrew Neil top-scored with 45, while skipper Timmy Dougherty chipped in with 25 in a modest visitors total of 139 for 8. Liam Doherty (44) and Andy Millar shared an opening stand of 84 in 14 overs to all but settle the contest, although two wickets for Jamal Anwar got his side a bonus point. Andy Millar finished unbeaten with a run-a-ball 65 (6 fours, 2 sixes) as the villagers hopes of a title remain very much intact.
Newbuildings beat Coleraine by 8 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 13 July.
Coleraine 148 (29.3 overs; Stephen Hutchinson 46, Lee Ritchie 24, Matthew Smyth 24; Gregory McFaul 4-35, Jason Dunn 3-16, Trent McKeegan 2-44)
Newbuildings 150/2 (26.1 overs; Gareth McKeegan 56, Ryan Hunter 45*, Jason Dunn 34)
Gregory McFaul took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Gregory McFaul's four wickets and a half century for Gareth McKeegan helped Newbuildings to a comprehensive 8-wickets win at home to Coleraine. McFaul (4-35), Trent McKeegan (2-44), and Jason Dunn (3-16) had the Bannsiders reeling at 78 for 6. Stephen Hutchinson thumped 4 fours and 3 sixes in his 46, adding 58 for the 7th wicket alongside Lee Ritchie (24). A total of 148 rarely wins games at Foyleview, and this was once again the case, Skipper McKeegan hit 8 fours and 2 sixes in a 46-ball 56, sharing an opening stand of 83 with Jason Dunn (34). Ryan Hunter's recent form continued as he stroked 9 fours in an unbeaten 45 as they clinched victory with almost 14 overs to spare.
Bready lost to Donemana by 94 runs
Magheramason, 13 July.
Donemana 249/5 (40 overs; Andy McBrine 70, Levi Dougherty 60*, William McClintock 47, Gary McClintock 30; Ian Young 2-15)
Bready 166 (37 overs; Ian Young 43, Ryan Clarke 34, Gavin Roulston 23; David O'Sullivan 3-29, Rumesh Buddhika 2-19, Dean Mehaffey 2-29, Gary McClintock 2-32)
David O'Sullivan took three wickets (CricketEurope)
Donemana are back at the top of the Premiership table following an emphatic 94-run win at Bready. Half centuries for Andy McBrine (70) and Levi Dougherty (60*) helped Donemana to 249 for 5, with the pair each clearing the ropes four times in a fifth wicket stand of 108. There were runs too for the McClintock twins - William (47) and Gary (30) - in an excellent batting effort. Bready skipper Ian Young took 2 for 15, and he too was their top-scorer, hitting four boundaries in his 43. David O'Sullivan took three wickets, while there were two apiece for Rumesh Buddhika, Dean Mehaffey, and Gary McClintock in a victory that will lift the spirits after a mini-slump.
Coleraine v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Sandel Lodge, 6 July.
Ardmore 124 (36 overs; Haydn Melly 38; Scott Campbell 3-16, Gareth Burns 2-16, Matthew Smyth 2-17, Lee Ritchie 2-18)
Coleraine 0/0 (0 overs)
Ardmore will get a second chance after their game was abandoned at the midway point at Coleraine. Batting first the Bleachgreen side struggled to 124 all out, with Haydn Melly's 38 their best effort. Scott Campbell claimed 3-16, while there were two wickets apiece for Gareth Burns, Matthew Smyth and Lee Ritchie.
Killyclooney lost to Bready by 8 wickets
Killyclooney, 6 July.
Killyclooney 106 (37.1 overs; Timmy Dougherty 32, Kenzie Hall 21; Ian Young 4-7, Davy Scanlon 3-13)
Bready 110/2 (21.1 overs; Ryan Clarke 29, David Rankin 25, Gavin Roulston 23*, Kyle Magee 22*)
Ian Young took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Bready skipper Ian Young (4-7) and David Scanlon (3-13) had combined figures of 7 for 20 as the Magheramason side got back to winning ways with a decisive 8-wicket win at bottom of the table Killyclooney. The hosts batting struggled with only Timmy Dougherty (32) and Kenzie Hall (21) getting runs as they made 106. That total was a winning one last week against Donemana, but lightning didn't strike twice as a solid reply with 20s for the top four of Ryan Clarke, David Rankin, Gavin Roulston, and Kyle Magee sealing the 8-wicket win just past the midway point.
Brigade lost to Eglinton by 6 wickets (DLS)
Beechgrove, 6 July.
Brigade 188/7 (32 overs; Adam McDaid 53, Scott Macbeth 48, David Barr 20, Ifty Hussain 20; Mark Averill 3-32, Liam Doherty 2-31)
Eglinton 165/4 (25 overs; Liam Doherty 88, Lahiru Dilshan 27, Jamie Millar 27*; Scott Macbeth 2-27, David Barr 2-33) (Target 165 off 26 overs)
Scott Macbeth passed 1000 runs for the season (CricketEurope)
Eglinton are right in the title mix after a superb six-wicket win at Brigade. A delayed start meant a 32-over game with Brigade and batting first openers David Barr and Ifty Hussain laid the platform with 20 apiece. Adam McDaid hit 7 fours and a six in a top score of 53, sharing a third wicket stand of 102 in 13 overs with Scott Macbeth - who passed 1000 runs for the season during his 48. The home side looked on course for a total well in excess of 200, but the villagers pulled it back well with three wickets for Mark Averill and two for Liam Doherty. Rain reduced the ask to 165 for 26, and in a wonderful chase they got there with an over to spare. It was yet again the talismanic Liam Doherty who got Eglinton off to a flying start and one from which they never looked back. 'Doc' hit 11 fours and 3 sixes in his 73-ball 88, sharing half century stands with Lahiru Dilshan and skipper Jamie Millar - both of whom made 27. Could Millar be lifting the Premiership trophy for the first time for Eglinton since 1972? On this showing, you wouldn't bet against it.
Newbuildings beat Donemana by 5 wickets (DLS)
Foyleview Arena, 6 July.
Donemana 220/9 (40 overs; Raymond Curry 56, Levi Dougherty 52, Gary McClintock 26, Dean Mehaffey 25, William McClintock 21; Ross Hunter 3-39, Ross Dougherty 2-31, Jason Dunn 2-46)
Newbuildings 211/5 (34 overs; Johnny Thompson 68*, Samarth Seth 65*, Gareth McKeegan 35; Andy McBrine 2-23, Gary McClintock 2-32) (Target 211 in 37 overs)
Johnny Thompson and Samarth Seth added 136 for the 6th wicket (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings are the new Premiership leaders after overtaking Donemana in an entertaining contest that was a dress rehearsal for the Senior Cup in three weeks time. Batting first the Tyrone side made 220 for 9, with half centuries for Raymond Curry - who hit 9 fours in his 56 - and Levi Dougherty, who thumped 5 sixes and 3 fours in a 36-ball 52. There were 20s too for the McClintock twins and Dean Mehaffey. Ross Hunter picked up three wickets while there were two apiece for Ross Dougherty and Jason Dunn. Gareth McKeegan hit a rapid 35 (6 fours, 1 six) but the hosts went from 49 for 0 to 75 for 5 - two wickets each for Gary McClintock and Andy McBrine. JT though continues his special appearances and it was he and overseas professional Samarth Seth who turned the game around. The pair added an unbroken 136 in 17 overs chasing a rain-revised 211 in 37 overs. JT top-scored with a 60-ball unbeaten 68 (5 fours, 6 sixes) while Seth hit 10 fours and a six in his 65 not out, also from 60 balls. If the Cup final provides similar entertainment, the NW public is in for a real treat.
Ardmore beat Bready by 214 runs
The Bleachgreen, 30 June.
Ardmore 349/3 (40 overs; Aviwe Mgijima 144*, Dharm Singh 102, Rachit Gaur 47, Ciaran Roundtree 20*;
Bready 135 (24.4 overs; David Rankin 27, Ian Young 24; Dharm Singh 3-28, Conor King 2-16, Ciaran Roundtree 2-28, Rachit Gaur 2-35)
Centurions Avi Mgijima and Dharm Singh (CricketEurope)
Ardmore were more like their old selves as they recorded a thumping 214-run win over Bready at the Bleachgreen. They were put in but made the visitors rue that decision quickly as skipper Rachit Gaur raced out of the traps with a hard-hit 47 from just 28 balls (8 fours, 1 six), adding 83 for the first wicket with Dharm Singh in the powerplay. Harry Zimmermann went cheaply, but the arrival of overseas professional Avi Mgijima to the middle was the catalyst for the match defining partnership. The South African added 154 for the 3rd wicket with Singh, who scored a fine 102 from 100 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes). Avi then launched a brutal assault on the weakened Bready attack, with 95 alone coming in the last five overs, as he hit 12 sixes and 10 fours in an unbeaten 85 ball 144. Faced with such a daunting total it wasn't surprising that Bready faltered, dismissed for just 135 with David Rankin (27) and Ian Young (24) their main scorers. Singh completed a great day by taking 3 wickets, while there were two apiece for Ciaran Roundtree, Conor King and Rachit Gaur.
Coleraine lost to Eglinton by 5 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 29 June.
Coleraine 231/8 (40 overs; Scott Campbell 62, Craig Averill 59, Marcus Poskitt 38, Matthew Smyth 21; Andy Millar 4-39)
Eglinton 232/5 (38.4 overs; Liam Doherty 115, Andy Millar 79; Cephas Zhuwao 2-44)
Centurion Liam Doherty (CricketEurope)
Eglinton moved right into contention for the title with an excellent 5-wicket win at Coleraine. Half centuries from Scott Campbell and Craig Averill, plus Marcus Poskitt's 38 laid the platform at 142 for 1, the Bannsiders going on to post 231 for 8 - four wickets for Andy Millar. Millar then shared an opening stand of 154 with Liam Doherty that broke the back of the chase. Millar hit 6 sixes and 5 fours in his 79, with fellow opener Doherty going on to ensure victory with a quite brilliant 115. 'Doc' cleared the ropes 9 times as well as hitting 5 fours in his 103-ball knock. There was a late mini-wobble with the finishing line in sight, but the result was never in doubt, only the margin.
Ardmore lost to Newbuildings by 7 wickets
The Bleachgreen, 29 June.
Ardmore 101 (32.1 overs; Mark Chambers 24, Ciaran Roundtree 24, Rachit Gaur 23; Ryan Hunter 4-1, Trent McKeegan 3-19)
Newbuildings 107/3 (19 overs; Samarth Seth 37*, Ross Dougherty 32*; Rachit Gaur 2-30)
Ryan Hunter (CricketEurope)
Defending champions Ardmore find themselves right in the midst of a relegation battle after another poor batting display. 20s from Rachit Gaur, Mark Chambers and Ciaran Roundtree took them to 99 for 4 before the wheels came off in spectacular fashion. The part-time spin of Ryan Hunter claimed 4 for 1, as the Bleachgreen side imploded to 101 all out - Trent McKeegan having taken three early wickets. Gaur's two wickets had Newbuildings at 44 for 3 in the chase, but an unbroken 4th wicket stand of 66 in 10 overs between Samarth Seth (37*) and Ross Dougherty (32*) sealed the seven wicket win - both hitting 5 fours and a six.
Killyclooney beat Donemana by 2 runs
Killyclooney, 29 June.
Killyclooney 104 (28.2 overs; Jamal Anwar 24, William Finlay 21; Raymond Curry 4-28, David O'Sullivan 3-24, Rumesh Buddhika 2-22)
Donemana 102 (23.4 overs; Timmy Dougherty 3-28, Matthew Campbell 3-36, Jason Wallace 2-0, Jordan Nelson 2-13)
Bottom of the table Killyclooney inflicted a first league defeat of neighbours Donemana, a result that really opens up the title race, while also making the relegation battle even more intense. It didn't look possible at the midway point as four wickets for Raymond Curry, three from David O'Sullivan and two for Rumesh Buddhika saw the hosts bowled out for 104 - Jamal Anwar making 24 and William Finlay 21. However, Killyclooney battled as if their lives depended on it, with three wickets apiece for opening bowlers Timmy Dougherty and Matthew Campbell, plus two for Jordan Nelson seeing Donemana falter from 50 for 2 to 66 for 8! Dwayne McGerrigle and Billy Dougherty added 36 to take them to within one boundary of victory. However, Jason Wallace was the hometown hero as he captured the last two wickets in successive balls to seal a two-run win and spark wild scenes amongst the home players and supporters.
Brigade beat Bready by 4 wickets
Beechgrove, 29 June.
Bready 220/8 (40 overs; Parth Palawat 67, Gavin Roulston 55, Ian Young 37, Ryan Clarke 20; David Barr 2-37, Andy Britton 2-51)
Brigade 221/6 (38.4 overs; Cameron Melly 92, Andy Britton 53*, Adam McDaid 21, Marcello Piedt 20: Ian Young 3-36)
Cameron Melly scored 92 (CricketEurope)
Cameron Melly's timely return to form reignited Brigade's title aspirations as they beat second placed Bready by 4 wickets in an entertaining game at Beechgrove. Batting first the visitors posted 220 for 8, with Gavin Roulston laying the foundations with a well-made 55. A flurry of wickets saw the momentum shift slightly, but a 5th wicket stand of 62 in 10 overs between skipper Ian Young (37) and Parth Palawat got the innings going again. Palawat benefitted from a few missed opportunities to play some outrageous shots in a quickfire 67 from 42 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes). A target of 220 looked challenging and even more so when Ian Young and Nathan McCombe took early wickets to have them spluttering at 14 for 3. Melly got them back on track with stands of 68 with Adam McDaid (21) and 42 with Marcello Piedt (20). The defining stand came though with skipper Andy Britton, with the duo's 6th wicket stand of 91 all but settling the contest. Melly top-scored with 92 (13 fours, 1 six) while Britton's run-a-ball unbeaten 53 included 7 fours and a six.
Bready beat Coleraine by 104 runs
Magheramason, 22 June.
Bready 284/3 (40 overs; David Rankin 106*, Kyle Magee 76, Gavin Roulston 50, Ryan Clarke 22)
Coleraine 180 (34.5 overs; Marcus Poskitt 69, Craig Averill 35; Nathan McCombe 3-17, David Rankin 3-25, Jamie Mutch 2-11)
David Rankin celebrates his century (CricketEurope)
A 164-run stand between David Rankin and Kyle Magee helped Bready see off the challenge of Coleraine at Magheramason by 104 runs. Gavin Roulston's half century and 22 from Ryan Clarke got the hosts off to a solid start, before Rankin and Magee lit the touch paper in the second half of the innings. Magee hit an even-time 76 while Rankin remained unbeaten on 106; moving through the gears late on to reach his 'ton' heading into the final over. The former Warriors man smashed 7 fours and 7 sixes- 46 runs coming off the last 15 balls he received as Bready set a mammoth target of 284-3. To be fair, Coleraine went toe-to-toe early on with Marcus Poskitt making 69 and Craig Averill 35 in a century stand for the first wicket. After that however, Gareth Burns with 16* at Number 11 was best of the rest as the Bannsiders were bowled out for 180; Nathan McCombe (3-17), Rankin (3-25) and Jamie Mutch (2-11) the best of the nine bowlers used as Bready picket up full points.
Newbuildings beat Killyclooney by 9 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 22 June.
Killyclooney 107 (22.2 overs; Jamal Anwar 50, Kenzie Hall 21; Jason Dunn 4-12, Ross Hunter 3-24, Trent McKeegan 2-30)
Newbuildings 108/1 (15.2 overs; Gareth McKeegan 76*, Jason Dunn 23)
Jason Dunn celebrates his four wickets (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings moved into joint-second place in the table after they recorded an emphatic 9-wicket win at home to Killyclooney. A half century from Jamal Anwar and 21 from Kenzie Hall saw 'Clooney reach 88-2 before the wheels came off in sensational style and the last 8 wickets added just another 19 runs. Jason Dunn (4-12) and Ross Hunter (3-24) did the bulk of the damage after Trent McKeegan's early 2-30 and chasing just 108 to win, the hosts made no mistake from there. Skipper Gareth McKeegan warmed up for Sunday's senior cup semi-final duel against Brigade hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes in an unbeaten 76 and with Dunn chipping in with 23, Newbuildings posted a bloodless victory.
Donemana beat Brigade by 8 wickets
The Holm, 22 June.
Brigade 137 (31.5 overs; Adam McDaid 38, Andy Britton 35; Andy McBrine 3-36, William McBrine 2-24)
Donemana 141/2 (25.2 overs; Gary McClintock 58, Rumesh Buddhika 54; Cameron Nawn 2-20)
Leaders Donemana widened the gap between them and the chasing pack with an emphatic 8-wicket win over rivals Brigade in a game reduced to 33 overs by overnight rain at The Holm. The Beechgrove side were looking to Scott Macbeth to hit them out of early trouble, but his wicket at 48 for 2 saw a mini-collapse as they slumped to 48 for 5. Adam McDaid hit 4 sixes in a top-score of 38 as he and Andy Britton (35) doubled the score. Three wickets for Andy McBrine and two for William saw Brigade 137 all out. Such totals rarely win matches at the venue, and this was again the case as Donemana's opening pair of Gary McClintock and Rumesh Buddhika both made half centuries in an opening stand of 99 that all but settled the contest. Buddhika hit 5 sixes and 5 fours in his 48-ball 54, while McClintock's 58 included 6 fours and 3 sixes, falling just before the end - Cameron Nawn with the two consolation wickets. A real statement win for the Tyrone side that gives them breathing space approaching the midway point next week.
Eglinton beat Ardmore by 8 wickets
Eglinton, 22 June.
Ardmore 117 (35.5 overs; Haydn Melly 34; Andy Millar 3-15, Liam Doherty 3-21, Lahiru Dilshan 2-28)
Eglinton 119/2 (17.2 overs; Adam Lamberton 56*, Andy Millar 31, Lahiru Dilshan 26*; Harry Zimmermann 2-45)
Successful appeal by Andy Millar (CricketEurope)
Eglinton ran out deserved and emphatic 8 wicket winners at home to an out of sorts Ardmore. The Bleachgreen side batted first, but were soon in trouble with a succession of their batters playing some very loose shots. Haydn Melly's patient 34 the best of their disappointing effort of 117. There were three wickets apiece for Andy Millar (3-15) and Liam Doherty (3-21), with two for Lahiru Dilshn (2-28). Liam Doherty went to the first ball of the reply, but that was a false dawn for the visitors, as the impressive Adam Lamberton hit 7 fours and 2 sixes in his unbeaten 56, sharing stands of 61 for the second wicket with Andy Millar (31), and an unbroken 58 for the second with Lahiru Dilshan (26*).
Ardmore v Bready. Match abandoned
The Bleachgreen, 15 June.
Ardmore
Bready
Overnight rain put paid to any chance of play at the Bleachgreen, despite the mopping up operation. The umpires pulled the plug after a second inspection at 1pm. The match will now be replayed in the coming weeks.
Brigade beat Killyclooney by 78 runs
Beechgrove, 15 June.
Brigade 282/7 (27 overs; Scott Macbeth 156*, David Barr 24; Jordan Connor 3-55)
Killyclooney 204/9 (27 overs; Timmy Dougherty 62, Jamal Anwar 55, Kenzie Hall 43; Scott Macbeth 3-33, Ifty Hussain 2-29, David Barr 2-46)
Scott Macbeth comes off after making unbeaten 156 (Mervyn Robinson)
Scott Macbeth has really taken his game to a different level this year, and the highest compliment I can pay the 19 year-old is that his efforts are 'Decker Curryesque'. The match at Beechgrove was reduced to just 27 overs, but that still gave enough time for the teenager to bludgeon 12 sixes and 12 fours in a brutally destructive 156 not out from only 69 balls. His first 50 came from 26 balls, and then went to the century in just another 14 - 34 of them coming from one Jordan Connor over that included a no-ball (4 sixes, 2 fours and a 2). Connor despite that destructive over was still the best of the visitors attack, taking 3 for 55. The reply was a brave one without ever threatening to get any points. Kenzie Hall hit 5 sixes in a rapid 43, adding 76 in 8 overs with Jamal Anwar (55). Skipper Timmy Dougherty also had some fun, hitting 5 sixes - three in one Andy Britton over that cost 27 - on his way to a top-score of 62, but three wickets for Macbeth, and two apiece for Ifty Hussain and DD Barr sealed the 78-run win that keeps Brigade in the slipstream of leaders Donemana.
Eglinton beat Newbuildings by 3 wickets
Eglinton, 15 June.
Newbuildings 197/7 (40 overs; Samarth Seth 68, Ryan Hunter 44, Jack McIvor 30*, Jason Dunn 25; Andy Millar 3-21)
Eglinton 198/7 (37.5 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 104*, Mark Averill 30*; Ryan Hunter 2-16, Jack McIvor 2-28, Ross Hunter 2-35)
Lahiru Dilshan scored a match winning unbeaten century (Louise Lamberton)
Eglinton showed their fighting qualities as they dug deep to clinch a vital home win over Newbuildings. They looked in real trouble as wickets for the Hunter brothers and Jack McIvor had them 103 for 7 chasing 198. But Sri Lankan professional Lahiru Dilshan was still there and he found the perfect ally in Mark Averill, who once again showed his value to the village side, but this time with the bat. 'Dilly' made a brilliant unbeaten 103 from 89 balls (7 fours, 6 sixes) as he and Averill (31*) delighted the home support in the early evening sunshine to clinch the three-wicket win with 13 balls to spare. Samarth Seth had made 68 (5 fours, 4 sixes) in the visitors total of 198 for 7, with runs too for Ryan Hunter (44), Jack McIvor (30*, and Jason Dunn (25). A brave effort by Newbuildings missing many of their regular line-up, but a win for Eglinton that will put them in good heart ahead of their quest to reach the cup final when they travel to Donemana next week.
Coleraine lost to Donemana by 6 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 15 June.
Coleraine 186/9 (40 overs; Cephas Zhuwao 47, Scott Campbell 33, Craig Averill 29, Marcus Poskitt 20; Ray Curry 3-41, David O'Sullivan 2-28)
Donemana 188/4 (37.2 overs; Andy McBrine 83*, Raymond Curry 59, Rumesh Buddhika 32; Cephas Zhuwao 2-35)
Donemana celebrate a wicket (Lawrence Moore)
Andy McBrine is another player at the top of his game, and the Irish international was to the fore as Donemana stayed top of the Premiership with a very good win away at Coleraine. The Bannsiders scored 186 for 9, with Zimbabwean Cephas Zhuwao clubbing four sixes in his 32-ball 47, before McBrine took a fine catch to end the fun. Scott Campbell made 33, while there were cameos too for Craig Averill (29) and Marcus Poskitt (20). Raymond Curry grabbed three wickets and David O'Sullivan two. Rumesh Buddhika made 32 at the start of the reply, and when Zhuwao (2-35) took another wicket the door was slightly open at 70 for 3. It was firmly shut though as McBrine hit 5 sixes and fours in his 83 not out from 64 balls, adding a match defining 105 in 17 overs for the fourth wicket with Raymond Curry who made 59 (7 fours, 1 six).
Bready lost to Eglinton by 14 runs
Magheramason, 8 June.
Eglinton 187/6 (40 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 47, Adam Lamberton 34, Andy Lucas 31, Jamie Millar 28, Liam Doherty 22; Gavin Roulston 3-27)
Bready 173 (39 overs; Jamie Magee 46, Parth Palawat 42, Gavin Roulston 27; Mark Averill 4-33, Jamie Millar 3-32)
Mark Averill took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Mark Averill was again the kryptonite to Bready's batters as the Eglinton bowler's last-gasp heroics sealed another win for the villagers after last week's cup heroics. Needing 16 from the final two overs with four wickets left, Bready looked slight favourites, with Jamie Magee (46) well set after helping the hosts stabilise chasing 188. Averill though picked up three wickets, including Magee to finish with 4 for 33 in a 14-run win. Jamie Millar (3-32) had done much of the early damage for Eglinton. The skipper had also chipped in with 28 earlier in their total of 187 for 6 - Lahiru Dilshan making 47, Adam Lamberton 34, and Andy Lucas a vital 31 against his former club.
Donemana beat Ardmore by 2 wickets
The Holm, 8 June.
Ardmore 210/9 (40 overs; Harry Zimmermann 85, Dharm Singh 27, Haydn Melly 22; Andy McBrine 3-26, Gary Neely 2-37, Gary McClintock 2-44)
Donemana 211/8 (39.5 overs; Raymond Curry 37, DJ Dougherty 35, Andy McBrine 34*, Levi Dougherty 30, Rumesh Buddhika 23; Conor Brolly 2-28, Edrees 2-41, Harry Zimmermann 2-44)
Donemana are now clear at the top of the Premiership after a dramatic last-over win at home to defending champions Ardmore. Neding 13 from the final over, Irish international Andy McBrine cleared the ropes from the first and fifth deliveries much to the delight of the home support. It was a nervy chase at the end, with Ardmore chipping away at the top order - the top six of whom all got past 20. The result was tough on Harry Zimmermann who had held the Ardmore innings together with his even time 85 (6 fours, 4 sixes) , adding 62 for the 5th wicket with Haydn Melly (22). McBrine (3-26) again took the bowling honours with 3 for 26 in a fine all-round display.
Newbuildings beat Brigade by 42 runs
Foyleview Arena, 8 June.
Newbuildings 232/5 (38 overs; Ross Dougherty 87, Samarth Seth 55, Jason Dunn 48, Mark Hanna 23*; Marcello Piedt 2-42, Andy Britton 2-65)
Brigade 190 (35.5 overs; Cameron Melly 38, Ifty Hussain 37, Scott Macbeth 29, Marcello Piedt 20; Ross Hunter 4-39, Lewis Campbell 3-12, Ross Dougherty 2-16)
Ross Dougherty (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings put a dent in Brigade's title ambitions as they inflicted a 42-run loss on the Beechgrove side in a dress rehearsal for their cup semi-final in two weeks time. Ross Dougherty top-scored with 87 from 90 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes) sharing stands of 93 for the second wicket with Jason Dunn (48), and 84 for the third with Samarth Seth, whose 42-ball 55 included 6 fours and 3 sixes. Mark Hanna then clubbed 2 fours and sixes in a 7-ball 23 not out to get the Foyleview side up to 232 for 5. Ifty Hussain hit 8 fours in a quickfire 37 at the top of the order, but Ross Dougherty's 8 overs went for just 16 and at 56 for 3 in the 17th over, the visitors were in trouble. Cameron Melly (38) and Scott Macbeth (29) added 54 for 5th over, but Macbeth played on for the first of four wickets for Ross Hunter, while Melly was one of three wickets for teenage spinner Lewis Campbell as Newbuildings large contingent of fans were left with plenty to cheer in a famous morale boosting win.
Killyclooney lost to Coleraine by 41 runs
Killyclooney, 8 June.
Coleraine 225 (37.2 overs; Stephen Hutchinson 72, Matty Smyth 38, Craig Averill 22, Marcus Poskitt 22; Timmy Dougherty 3-38, Matthew Campbell 3-46)
Killyclooney 184 (38.2 overs; Jamal Anwar 49, Andrew Neil 48, Timmy Dougherty 26; Cephas Zhuwao 4-33, Gareth Burns 3-45)
Cephas Zhuwao took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Coleraine prevailed in a tough battle at Kilyclooney, getting them out of two precarious situations to eventually seal a 41-run win. They were in trouble firstly batting at 68 for 5 with Timmy Dougherty (3-38) and Matthew Campbell (3-46) both in the wickets. Stephen Hutchinson's counter-attacking 72 from 50 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes) saw him add 84 in 12 overs with skipper Matty Smyth (38) to get the Bannsiders up to 225. Jamal Anwar (49) and Andrew Neil (48) put on 98 for the second wicket to get the hosts to 105 for 1 in 22 overs, and on course to get their first win of the campaign. But four wickets for Cephas Zhuawao and three scalps for Gareth Burns produced a collapse as the hosts were dismissed for 184.
Coleraine lost to Brigade by 26 runs
Sandel Lodge, 25 May.
Brigade 228/6 (40 overs; Scott Macbeth 78, David Barr 68, Ifty Hussain 25, Adam McDaid 21; Stephen Hutchinson 2-31, Gareth Burns 2-43)
Coleraine 202 (37.4 overs; Marcus Poskitt 107, Craig Averill 37; David Barr 5-43, Iftikhar Hussain 2-25)
Marcus Poskitt scored 107 (CricketEurope)
Brigade won on the road at Coleraine despite a century for Marcus Poskitt. The Beechgrove side owed much of their total to a wonderful 3rd wicket stand of 112 in 12 overs between the in-form Scott Macbeth and David Barr. Macbeth top-scored with 78 from just 46 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes), while Barr's 68 included 3 fours and 2 sixes. Poskitt and Craig Averill (37) got the chase off to a flier with an opening stand of 105 in 14.3 overs, before Ifty Hussain dismissed Averill and Zimbabwean stand-in professional Cephas Zhuwao in successive balls. DD Barr then worked his way through the rest of the order - his 5th and final wicket that of Poskitt, whose even time 107 included 14 fours and 3 sixes as Brigade won by 26 runs.
Bready beat Newbuildings by 26 runs.
Magheramason, 25 May.
Bready 231/4 (40 overs; David Rankin 53, Parth Palawat 48, Ryan Clarke 46, Ian Young 35*; Ryan Hunter 2-47)
Newbuildings 205 (40 overs; Samarth Seth 104, Sam McClintock 23; Parth Palawat 4-38, Pierce Ryan 3-55, Nathan McCombe 2-53)
Century for Samarth Seth of Newbuildings (CricketEurope)
A fine batting display by Bready set up a 26-run win over neighbours Newbuildings in a high-scoring game. David Rankin top-scored with 53, adding 70 for the second wicket with Ryan Clarke (46), while there was also a half century stand between Parth Palawat (48) and Ian Young (35*) as the Magheramason side posted 231 for 4. There were early wickets in the chase for Pierce Ryan and Parth Palawat, and it looked like an easy win at 68 for 5. However, Samarth Seth kept it interesting with 104 from 89 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes) but was just left with too much to do as the hosts prevailed.
Eglinton lost to Donemana by 6 wickets
Eglinton, 25 May.
Eglinton 170 (39.5 overs; Jamie Millar 62*, Liam Doherty 29; Gary McClintock 4-28, Andy McBrine 2-25, Rumesh Buddhika 2-35)
Donemana 171/4 (31.1 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 44, William McClintock 44*, Gary McClintock 30*, DJ Dougherty 22; Lahiru Dilshan 3-26)
Robbie Millar is bowled by Gary McClintock (CricketEurope)
Donemana won again despite an Eglinton batting fightback. Gary McClintock's (4-28) new ball burst had the home side in all sorts of trouble, with wickets too for Andy McBrine and Rumesh Budhika having them 82 for 7. Jamie Millar's run-a-ball unbeaten 62 helped them to 170. Rumesh Buddhika (44) and DJ Doherty (22) took Donemana to 83 for 1, before Lahiru Dilshan (3-26) accounted for Dougherty, Raymond Curry and Andy McBrine in quick succession. At 91 for 4, the door was open, but an unbroken 5th wicket stand of 81 in 13 overs between the McClintock twins quickly slammed it shut. William hit 4 sixes in a top-score of 44 not out, while Gary's fine all-round display saw him make an unbeaten 30 as Donemana march on.
Ardmore beat Killyclooney by 72 runs
The Bleachgreen, 25 May.
Ardmore 188/6 (40 overs; Harry Zimmermann 58, Hayden Melly 50; Timmy Dougherty 2-24, Jamal Anwar 2-25)
Killyclooney 116 (32 overs; Timmy Dougherty 36, Jamal Anwar 36; Dharm Singh 3-14, Rachit Gaur 3-16)
Haydn Melly and Harry Zimmermann both scored 50s (CricketEurope)
Defending champions Ardmore got their first league win of the season with an ultimately comfortable 72-run win over Killyclooney. A fourth wicket stand of exactly 100 in 22 overs between Harry Zimmermann and Hayden Melly saw the pair both pass 50 in a total of 188 for 6. There were two wickets apiece for Timmy Dougherty and Jamal Anwar, while the champagne moment was a stunning leaping one-handed boundary catch for Anwar. Rachit Gaur (3-16) had Killyclooney in early trouble, but they recovered to 84 for 3 with skipper Dougherty and Anwar each making 36. The wheels however came off as they lost 7 wickets for 32 to be 116 all out - Dharm Singh's three wickets instrumental in the collapse.
Brigade v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 12 May.
Brigade 133/1 (19.4 overs; David Barr 62*, Iftikhar Hussain 45, Adam McDaid 25*)
Ardmore
Brigade's batsmen had gotten themselves in a great position before the deluge and will be bitterly disappointed that the game didn't go the distance. Ifty Hussain (45) raced out of the blocks hitting 6 fours and a six in his 31-ball stay, sharing a stand of 78 with DD Barr in the powerplay. Barr had reached a fluent 62 from 59 balls (8 fours, 1 six), adding an unbroken 55 in 9 overs with Adam McDaid (25*). The Bleachgreen side had flown in a sub pro from England for the game - former Pakistan Test played Abid Ali, but he didn't get an opportunity to either bat or bowl.
Eglinton v Killyclooney. Match abandoned.
Eglinton, 12 May.
Killyclooney 58/5 (16.4 overs; Timmy Dougherty 21*; Jamie Millar 4-33)
Eglinton
Eglinton were well on top of their clash with Killyclooney when the game was called off. Home skipper Jamie Millar had claimed four wickets for 33 as the visitors slumped to 58 for 5 with only his opposite number Timmy Dougherty holding firm on 21 not out.
Coleraine lost to Newbuildings by 15 runs (DLS)
Sandel Lodge, 12 May.
Newbuildings 269/7 (40 overs; Ryan Hunter 93, Gareth McKeegan 58, Samarth Seth 57; Matthew Smyth 4-56, Lee Ritchie 2-29)
Coleraine 187/6 (29.5 overs; Garnett Tarr 116*; Ross Hunter 3-18) (202 in 29.5 overs)
Replacement pro Garnett Tarr scored 116 not out in a losing cause (Matthew Hutchinson)
The only senior game to beat the weather was at Sandel Lodge where Newbuildings just about weathered another storm to clinch a 15-run (DLS) win over Coleraine. batting first Newbuildings piled up an imposing 269 for 7 in their 40 overs with Ryan Hunter top-scoring with a fluent even time 93 (8 fours, 2 sixes). Hunter shared a second wicket stand of 103 in 19 overs with Gareth McKeegan - the skipper rejuvenated at the top of the order as he hit 4 fours and cleared the ropes three times in his 58. Samarth Seth added a further 73 in 9 overs with Hunter, as he hit 7 fours and 2 sixes in his 57 from just 38 balls as the runs came fast at the end. The home side chase looked a forlorn one as Ross Hunter claimed 3 for 18, with the Bannsiders reeling at 85 for 5 at the 20 overs mark. Garnett Tear - a South African brought in for the game as a sub pro - went on the attack and in the course of the next 45 minutes brought an entire new complexion to the contest. he found a willing ally in Lee Ritchie with the pair adding 65 for the 6th wicket as Tear thumped 7 sixes and 7 fours in a quite destructive 116 not out from just 74 balls. It was looking like it could go all the way, but with 83 needed from 61 balls the rains arrived and Tear's efforts were in vain - Newbuildings winning by 15. It wasn't all bad news for the Bannsiders though as with the washouts elsewhere the 4 bonus points ensured they went top of the table for a few weeks at least.
Donemana v Bready. Match abandoned.
The Holm, 12 May.
Donemana 185/2 (26.2 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 119, Raymond Curry 38*)
Bready
Rumesh Buddhika (Gary McClintock)
Donemana were well on top in their home clash with Bready when play was halted. A century for Sri Lankan professional Rumesh Buddhika had them on course for a total well in excess of 300 at 185 for 2 in the 27th over. Buddhika hit 14 fours and 8 sixes in his 119, sharing a second wicket stand of 153 in 21 overs with Raymond Curry (38*).
Donemana v Bready. Match abandoned.
The Holm, 4 May.
Donemana
Bready
Killyclooney v Eglinton. Match abandoned.
Killyclooney, 4 May.
Eglinton 94/2 (12 overs; Liam Doherty 56*; Jason Wallace 2-50)
Killyclooney
Just 12 overs were possible before the rains settled in, but Liam Doherty had shown his class in the brief passage of play possible. The Ireland U19 international raced to an unbeaten 56 off 40 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes) as Eglinton reached 94 for 2 in 12 overs. Jason Wallace dismissed Andy (19) and Jamie Millar (2), but in the end it was the weather that was the winner.
Coleraine v Newbuildings. Match abandoned.
Sandel Lodge, 4 May.
Coleraine 50/2 (11 overs)
Newbuildings
Coleraine had made 50 for 2 when once again the weather won the day. Scott Campbell (19) and Craig Averill (6) the wickets to fall - Ross Hunter and Trent McKeegan the successful bowlers. Marcus Poskitt (16*) and skipper Matty Smyth (9*) the unbeaten batters.
Brigade v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 4 May.
Ardmore 65/4 (15 overs; Mark Chambers 17*; Andy Britton 2-14)
Brigade
Cameron and Hayden Melly (CricketEurope)
Another game that managed to get an hour's play was at Beechgrove where the top two from last year met. Ardmore had reached 65 for 4 with four of their players getting to double figures, but none really going on. Rachit Gaur (11) and Dharm Singh (16) added 32 before they fell in quick succession. Hayden Melly was the second on Andy Britton's (2-14) victims, and when Harry Zimmermann (15) fell to Scott Macbeth just before the close, they looked in trouble. Mark Chambers (17*) and Tim Harris (1*) were in the middle when play was halted and eventually abandoned just after 3pm.
Ardmore lost to Coleraine by 6 wickets
The Bleachgreen, 27 April.
Ardmore 136 (35.3 overs; Rachit Gaur 43, Hayden Melly 24; Scott Campbell 3-32, Matthew Hutchinson 2-13, Lee Ritchie 2-26)
Coleraine 137/4 (35.2 overs; Scott Campbell 49*, Matthew Smyth 33, Marcus Poskitt 20; Bobby Brolly 2-11)
Coleraine heroes Scott Campbell and Matty Smyth (CricketEurope)
Defending champions Ardmore lost their opener in a low scoring game at the Green. Skipper Rachit Gaur's 43 was the best of their 136 - debutant Hayden Melly chipping in with 24. Scott Campbell took 3-32, and the left-hander anchored the chase with an unbeaten 49. He and Marcus Poskitt (20) laid a solid platform, but when Bobby Brolly (2-11) took the second of his two wickets, the required rate had climbed to 5 an over. Skipper Matty Smyth played the most fluent innings of the day - a quickfire 33 from just 28 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes), as he and Campbell added 54 in 7 overs to all but settle the contest.
Bready beat Killyclooney by 9 wickets
Magheramason, 27 April.
Killyclooney 137 (34.5 overs; William Finlay 34, Kenzie Hall 24; Parth Palawat 5-38, Ian Young 3-27)
Bready 138/1 (17.5 overs; Ryan Clarke 69*, David Rankin 31, Gavin Roulston 21*)
Parth Palawat (CricketEurope)
Bready got their campaign up and running with a dominant 9-wicket win over Killyclooney. New Indian professional Parth Palawat took five wickets and skipper Ian Young three as the visitors were dismissed for 137, despite a surprise appearance by Blayde Cappell - out for 3. William Finlay 34, and Kenzie Hall 24 their main contributors. Ryan Clarke's unbeaten half century eased the Magheramason side to the win without having to get out of second gear.
Eglinton lost to Brigade by 74 runs
Eglinton, 27 April.
Brigade 183/7 (40 overs; Scott MacBeth 52, Adam McDaid 32, Ifty Hussain 32, Cameron Melly 24; Liam Doherty 3-43
Eglinton 109 (32.5 overs; Liam Doherty 33; Scott MacBeth 4-20, David Barr 2-5, M Piedt 2-11, Iftikhar Hussain 2-20)
Big appeal from Eglinton bowler Liam Doherty (Lawrence Moore)
Scott Macbeth starred as Brigade got their season up and running with a 7 wickets win at Eglinton. The Irish U19 international top-scored with a fluent 52 from 44 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) in their total of 183/7. Adam McDaid and Ifty Hussain both made 32, while Cameron Melly hit 24. Liam Doherty (3-43) was the best with the ball, and he too was the pick of the batters, making 33 out of the hosts disappointing 109. Macbeth took four wickets to complete a superb all-round effort, while there were two apiece for DD Barr, Ifty Hussain and new pro Marcello Piedt.
Donemana beat Newbuildings by 7 wickets
The Holm, 27 April.
Newbuildings 141 (29.4 overs; Samarth Seth 80*, Jason Dunn 23; Willie McBrine 3-26, Adam Britton 2-11, Gary McClintock 2-15)
Donemana 146/3 (18.5 overs; Andy McBrine 55*, William McClintock 37*, DJ Dougherty 26, Rumesh Buddhika 24)
Donemana got their season up and running with an emphatic 7 wickets win at home to Newbuildings. The visitors struggled in the early season conditions with only new professional Samarth Seth adapting as he hit 10 fours and cleared the ropes four times in an unbeaten 80 from just 68 balls. Jason Dunn's 23 was the only other innings of note in a total of 141 - the wickets shared between Willie McBrine 3-26, Adam Britton 2-11, and Gary McClintock 2-15. DJ Dougherty (26) and professional Rumesh Buddhika (24) shared an opening stand of 47 before three wickets fell for seven runs - including debutant Raymond Curry for 0. An unbroken fourth wicket stand of 92 in ten overs between Irish internationals Andy McBrine and William McClintock saw the game to a hasty conclusion. McBrine top scored with an unbeaten 55 from just 42 balls that included 5 sixes and 4 fours, while McClintock's 37 not out took 26 balls (5 fours, 1 six).
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