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NWCU T20
Group D: Fox Lodge lost to Newbuildings by 8 wickets.
Ballymagorry, 29 May.
Fox Lodge 104-9 (20 overs; L Kerr 22, J McIntyre 22; J Dunn 3-6, G McFaul 2-17, C Downey 2-18)
Newbuildings 107-2 (14.2 overs; R Hunter 41*, P Salmon 37*, J Dunn 22; J McIntyre 2-27)
Ryan Hunter (41*) and Peat Salmon (37*) shared a third wicket stand of 78 in ten overs as Newbuildings made short work of their 105 target at Fox Lodge winning by eight wickets in the 15th over. Both cleared the ropes three times, with Jason Dunn chipping in with 22. Earlier Levi Kerr's nine-ball 22 and the same contribution from Jamie McIntyre. Bull Dunn collected three wickets, while there were two apiece from Gregory McFaul and Charlie Downey in a fine bowling effort.
NWCU T20
Group D: Glendermott beat Bready by 1 run.
The Rectory, 29 May.
Glendermott 165-9 (20 overs; B Mills 69, C Ross 39, C Doherty 22; N McCombe 4-37, I Young 2-31)
Bready 164-8 (20 overs; I Young 70, G Roulston 32; I Cooke 2-17, A Johnson 2-22, A Boyd 2-23)
Ian Cooke (CricketEurope)
Game of the night was at The Rectory where in a dramatic finish, Glendermott beat Bready by 1 run. With two needed from two balls, Ian Cooke dismissed Swarnim Jha and in a further twist - his son Aaron - both caught by Ben Mills much to the delight of the home support. Mills had hit 6 sixes in a 39-ball 69, while there were runs too for Curtis Ross (39) and Craig Doherty (22). Nathan McCombe claimed four wickets, while there were two for skipper Ian Young. He led the chase with a top-score of 70 from 48 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes), while Gavin Roulston hit a breezy 32. Nathan McCombe's two late sixes looked to have won it for Bready, but the wily Cooke had the final say.
NWCU T20
Group C: Brigade walkover v Burndennett.
Beechgrove, 29 May.
Brigade
Burndennett
Brigade gained full points as Burndennett were unable to field a side.
NWCU T20
Group C: Coleraine beat Bonds Glen by 25 runs.
Sandel Lodge, 29 May.
Coleraine 107-4 (20 overs; M Poskitt 28, L Steenkamp 26)
Bonds Glen 82-9 (20 overs; S Kincaid 25; S Hutchinson 2-5, M Hutchinson 2-13)
Stephen and Matthew Hutchinson (CricketEurope)
Coleraine's excellent season continued as they beat Bonds Glen by 25 runs thanks to a fine bowling display. The Bannsiders posted 107 for 4 with Marcus Poskitt making 28 and Louren Steenkamp 26. Stephen Hutchinson then took 2 for 5 as the Bee Gees slumped to 30 for 5. Sam Kincaid's 25 gave them a small chance, but they couldn't find a grandstand finish as Matthew Hutchinson claimed 2 for 13 to keep them to 82 for 9.
NWCU T20
Group B: St Johnston v Ardmore - no play.
The Boathole, 29 May.
St Johnston
Ardmore
There was no play possible at St Johnston due to a wet outfield.
NWCU T20
Group B: Ballyspallen lost to Eglinton by 7 wickets.
Ballyspallen, 29 May.
Ballyspallen 51 (15.1 overs; J Millar 4-16, R Millar 2-13, M Averill 2-14)
Eglinton 53-3 (8.4 overs)
Andy Lucas catches Isaac Bird (CricketEurope)
It was Millar time at Ballyspallen as Eglinton skipper Jamie took four for 16 and younger sibling Robbie 2 for 13 as the home side were skittled for just 51 - two wickets also for Mark Averill. The modest target was knocked off inside nine overs with Robbie and Lahiru Gamage each making 14 in the seven wickets win.
NWCU T20
Group A: Donemana beat Strabane by 8 wickets.
The Holm, 29 May.
Strabane 125 (18.3 overs; R Liyanarachchi 34; D Dougherty 3-6, S Huey 2-16)
Donemana 129-2 (11.5 overs; A Jotin 88*, G McClintock 28)
Anuj Jotin was in fine form as Donemana made short work of their 126-run target at home to Strabane. The Indian hit 11 fours and 6 sixes in a 39-ball unbeaten 88, adding 88 for the second wicket with Gary McClintock - who hit 4 fours and a six in a run-a-ball 28 - after William McClintock went second ball. Strabane professional Ranjitha hit four sixes in a top-score of 34 in a Red Caps total of 125 - three wickets for DJ Dougherty and two for young left-arm spinner Sam Huey.
Killyclooney lost to St Johnston by 9 wickets.
Killyclooney, 24 May.
Killyclooney 87 (26 overs; A Visser 47*; M Rankin 5-11, N Cole 3-16)
St Johnston 90-1 (13.2 overs; J MacBeth 36, B Scott 20*, J Hansadale 20*)
Michael Rankin took five wickets (David Anthony)
Michael Rankin's five wickets haul saw him dubbed 'thee full-toss king' by inspirational skipper David Anthony who used the all-rounder to inspire the Saints to a nine-wicket win at Killyclooney in a game reduced to 42 overs. The home side could only muster 87, with South African professional Aron Visser making more than half those in an unbeaten 47 (9 fours) - three wickets also for Nathan Cole. Jack Macbeth hit 8 fours in a 25-ball 36, and unbeaten 20's from Barry Scott and Josh Hansadale ensured a full points win that keeps St Johnston clear at the top of the Championship.
Burndennett lost to Fox Lodge by 135 runs.
Burndennett, 24 May.
Fox Lodge 364-5 (45 overs; G Maneeshan 144*, T Nicholl 65, J Heywood 55, L Hayes 37*, A Doherty 26; C Pollock 2-71)
Burndennett 229 (40.5 overs, C Pollock 81, A Barr 35; A Doherty 3-20, J McIntyre 2-13, L Hayes 2-40)
Gayan Maneeshan hundred. (CricketEurope)
Gayan Maneeshan was in the runs again as the Sri Lankan made another unbeaten century in Fox Lodge's 135-run at Burndennett. He hit 15 fours and 6 sixes in a his 144 not out from 117 balls in a Fox Lodge total of 364 for 5. The tone was set by Travis Nicholl clubbing a 24-ball 65, while there were runs too for Johnny Heywood (55), Luke Hayes (37*), and Ali Doherty. Skipper Conan Pollock made a defiant 81 from 62 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes) and Andrew Barr 35 as the home side made 229 in reply. Doherty took three wickets, while there were two apiece for Jamie McIntyre and Luke Hayes in the comprehensive win.
Bonds Glen v Ballyspallen. Abandoned.
Bonds Glen, 24 May.
Bonds Glen 209 (32 overs; S Haslett 75, D Postumus 38, S Dunn 22; D McElhinney 3-12, K Rapulana 2-40)
Ballyspallen
The rain again won the day as Bonds Glen and Ballyspallen couldn't get their second innings started at Kildoag Road. Sam Haslett top-scored with 75 (12 fours, 1 six), while Divan Posthumus made a 19-ball 38 (3 fours, 3 sixes), and Stevie Dunn 22 in their 209. Dylan McElhinney claimed 3 for 12, while there were two wickets for Kasigo Rapulana.
Fox Lodge beat Bonds Glen by 144 runs
Ballymagorry, 3 May.
Fox Lodge 278/9 (50 overs; J Milligan 71, B Allen 63, G Maneeshan 39, A Doherty 21, T Nicholl 20; K Moore 4-55, D Posthumus 2-40, M Robinson 2-63)
Bonds Glen 134 (31.1 overs; D Posthumus 50, D Singh 28; A Heywood 4-56, L Kerr 2-23, J McIntyre 2-24)
Levi Kerr and Aaron Heywood were in the wickets (CricketEurope)
A fourth wicket stand of 148 between the old firm of Jason Milligan and Brian Allen was the foundations for Fox Lodge's successful 144-run win over Bonds Glen, Milligan hit 5 fours and 4 sixes in a top score of 71, while 'BA' made 61 in a home side total of 278 for 9 - runs too for Gayan Maneeshan (39), Ali Doherty (21) and Travis Nicholl(20). Kyle Moore took four wickets while there were two apiece for Divan Posthumus and Mark Robinson. The Bee Gees chase never got going as former skipper Aaron Heywood took four wickets while there were two apiece for McIntyre and Levi Kerr.
St Johnston beat Burndennett by 4 wickets
The Boathole, 3 May.
Burndennett 111 (25.3 overs; A Barr 31, N McDonnell 29; R McAuley 4-19, S Macbeth 3-11, D Anthony 2-0)
St Johnston 112/6 (38.1 overs; M Rankin 48*, J Macbeth 22; Ramatullah 4-25)
St Johnston bowling heroes Ryan McAuley and Sam Macbeth (David Anthony)
St Johnston survived a late wobble with the finishing line in sight as they beat Burndennett by four wickets to make it two wins from two in the Championship. A fine bowling display had restricted Burndennett to 111 despite early runs for Andy Barr (31) and Niall McDonnell. Teenagers Ryan McAuley (4-19),and Sam Macbeth (3-11) did the damage, with skipper David Anthony taking 2-0. Michael Rankin (48*) and Jack Macbeth (22) looked to be leading a serene chase, before four quick wickets by Ramatullah (4-25) had a few of the lower order curtailing their lap and scrambling for the pads. In the end a four wickets win and a spot at the top of the table for the Donegal side.
Glendermott beat Killyclooney by 37 runs
The Rectory, 3 May.
Glendermott 116 (33.1 overs; B Mills 58; K Hall 4-36, M Campbell 3-22, A Visser 2-16)
Killyclooney 79 (25.1 overs; B Mills 4-17, R Nolan 3-20, A Johnson 2-22)
Ryan Nolan and Ben Mills took a combined seven wickets (Alan Johnson)
Ben Mills played a starring all-round role as Glendermott got their promotion campaign up and running with a hard-fought 37-run win over Killyclooney in a low scoring game at The Rectory. 'Big Ben' made 58 (7 fours, 1 six) of the Rectory side's 116 with wickets for Kenzie Hall (4-36), Matthew Campbell (3-22), and Aron Visser (2-16), The home side would have been worried at another modest total, but their bowlers came to the party as Ryan Nolan (3-20) and skipper Alan Johnson (2-22) made early inroads, before Mills ran through the middle and lower order to claim 4 for 17 and the welcome points,
Bonds Glen lost to St Johnston by 3 wickets.
Bonds Glen, 26 April.
Bonds Glen 221-6 (50 overs; D Robinson 47*, J Haslett 46, S Haslett 37; M Rankin 2-38, S Macbeth 2-49)
St Johnston 222-7 (47.5 overs; G McCarter 72*, M Orr 31; D Posthumus 2-37, D Singh 2-40)
Match winner Graeme McCarter with son Leo (David Anthony)
Closest game of the day was at Bonds Glen were the home side would have been relatively pleased at the halfway stage having posted 221 for 6 - runs for Davy Robinson (47*), Johnny Haslett (46), Sam Haslett (37), and Dharm Singh (20). The most successful of the Saints attack were Sam Macbeth and Michael Rankin who each took two wickets. Wickets for Divan Posthumus and Dharm Singh looked to have the Bee Gees on top, but Graeme McCarter made an unbeaten 72 (9 fours, 2 sixes), sharing half century stands with Matthew Orr (31) and Deepak Reddy as the Donegal side prevailed by three wickets.
Burndennett lost to Killyclooney by 144 runs.
Burndennett, 26 April.
Killyclooney 284-6 (50 overs; K Hall 113, W Finlay 51, T Dougherty 34, A Neil 32*; C Roulston 2-35, N McDonnell 2-44)
Burndennett 140 (38.4 overs; C Roulston 28*; M Campbell 4-37, T Dougherty 2-17, A Moan 2-41)
Caught and bowled for Corey Roulston (CricketEurope)
Killyclooney were the highest scorers of the day in the Championship with new captain Kenzie Hall hitting 113 (10 fours, 3 sixes) as he and William Finlay (51) took full advantage of loose bowling and dropped catches in an opening stand of 105. There were runs too for Timmy Dougherty (34) and Andrew Neil (32*) as they posted 284 for 6 without a significant contribution from their new pro Aron Visser. He went to a fine caught and bowled by Corey Roulston (2-35), while Niall McDonnell also claimed a brace. The home side's reply never got any momentum as Matthew Campbell claimed four wickets, while there were two apiece for Timmy Dougherty and Alfie Moan. Corey Roulston (28*) and Derek Curry (20) the best of their 144 all out.
Ballyspallen beat Glendermott by 61 runs.
Ballyspallen, 26 April.
Ballyspallen 122 (45.3 overs, I Bird 41, A Johnson 4-9, J O'Brien 3-11, B Mills 2-23)
Glendermott 61 (21.3 overs; I Bird 4-10, M O'Brien 3-25, S Kennedy 2-11)
Ballyspallen (Ballyspallen)
Glendermott were given the bird at Ballyspallen as the Bridge Park side's Irish passport holding New Zealander Isaac Bird showed his quality on debut. He top-scored with a 36-ball 41 (6 fours, 2 sixes) in a modest total of 122. There were four wickets for Glendermott skipper Alan Johnson, three for youngster JJ O'Brien, and two for ben Mills. The chase never got going as three early wickets for Michael O'Brien was followed by four for Bird and two for skipper Stephen Kennedy as Glendermott were bowled out for 61.
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