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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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,

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.

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.

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.