St Johnston claimed their first win of the season and climbed above Bready in the table with a six-wicket victory over Strabane. The hosts looked well placed at 155-2 thanks to a superb third-wicket stand of 146 between Rhys Logue and Ryan Gallagher. Logue struck 74 with seven fours, while Gallagher made 65, including six boundaries. However, a dramatic collapse saw Strabane lose their last eight wickets for just 26 runs, finishing on 181. Nathan Cole starred with the ball, taking 4-19, while Graeme McCarter claimed 3-24. St Johnston’s reply was led by Michael Rankin’s unbeaten 57, with valuable contributions from Jack Macbeth (35) and Conor Olphert (27). Rankin anchored the chase with great composure, ensuring there were no late alarms as St Johnston reached their target comfortably and secured a deserved success.

Newbuildings moved to the top of the table after edging past Donemana by three wickets in a closely fought contest. Donemana were bowled out for 199, with skipper Gary McClintock making 50 and sharing a crucial fifth-wicket stand of 64 with Levi Dougherty, who struck 45. Both batsmen hit three fours and three sixes, while Josh Wilson (3-29) and Ross Hunter (3-68) led the bowling attack. In reply, former Donemana player Ryan Hunter set the tone with a fluent 48, including eight fours, in a second-wicket partnership of 73 with Jason Dunn (24). Peat Salmon then blasted 44 from just 28 balls, before Ross Dougherty’s unbeaten 38 guided Newbuildings home despite a late wobble.

Brigade secured a comfortable 65-run victory over Coleraine after a disciplined all-round display. David Barr top-scored with 61, including six fours and a six, while an unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 65 between skipper Andy Britton (38*) and Ryan Macbeth (20*) lifted Brigade to 192-7. Scott Campbell, Gareth Burns and Matthew Hutchinson each claimed two wickets. Coleraine's chase never recovered from a disastrous start as Trent McKeegan ripped through the top order, reducing the Bannsiders to 7-4 and removing key man Louren Steenkamp. McKeegan finished with excellent figures of 4-22, while Ryan Macbeth took 3-19. David Cooke (39) and Matthew Hutchinson (27*) resisted bravely, helping Coleraine secure valuable bonus points.