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Instonians v Waringstown

Stormont, 8 August 2025
NCU Challenge Cup Final

Result	Waringstown beat Instonians by 9 wickets
Toss	Instonians
Latest update at	5:55 PM Local Time
Commentator	Ian Callender

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Waringstown win the cup for the 28th time (CricketEurope)

Winning the cup is a family affair! (CricketEurope)

Adam Dennison was the PlLayer of the Match (CricketEurope)

Adam Dennison was the Player of the Match (CricketEurope)

5:35 PM That wraps up our coverage of the NCU's three domestic finals. From Stormont, this is Ian Callender saying good evening.

5:34 PM Waringstown now the only team who win the League and Cup double but they will need Instonians to slip up in their last two games. Their quest for the treble continues on Sunday in the All-Ireland T20 semi-final against Pheonix.

And a wide brings the proceedings to a close (CricketEurope)

5:33 PM Dennison now has 366 runs in his five Cup finals at an average of 178! Only White and David Kennedy have scored more in 50-over finals

5:31 PM The big match didn't live up to expectation and ends Instonians dream of a quadruple but all the credit must go to Waringstown. They bowled well and batted superbly, with Adam Dennison the man of the match. James McCollum hurried the Villagers to victory and denied Adam a third Cup Final. But doubt if he will mind.

5:30 PM Waringstown win the Challenge Cup for the 28th time by nine wickets with more than seven overs to spare.

42.6 Carmichael to McCollum, WIDE Outside off to win the match
42.5 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Defends down the pitch

McCollum smashes a six into the sightscreen (CricketEurope)

42.4 Carmichael to McCollum, FOUR Reverse sweep to thirdman to tie the scores
42.3 Carmichael to Dennison, 1 run. And again through the covers
42.2 Carmichael to McCollum, 1 run. Off the back foot through the covers

Dennison goes into reverse mode (CricketEurope)

42.1 Carmichael to Dennison, 1 run. Cut to the sweeper

End of over 42 (14 runs) Waringstown 182-1
J McCollum 66* (65 balls, 6x4, 3x6) A Dennison 88* (146 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 122 in 24.4 overs
Lambert 3-0-28-0 Carmichael 5-0-21-0
Waringstown need 8 runs to win in 8.0 overs.

41.6 Lambert to Dennison, 1 run. He gets the single to keep the strike, through the covers
41.5 Lambert to McCollum, 1 run. Drives along the ground and misfield gives up the single
41.4 Lambert to McCollum, 2 runs. Lofted over mid-off for two more. Just 10 required
41.3 Lambert to McCollum, FOUR No, that's pulled through mid-wicket and no chance for the boundary fielder
41.2 Lambert to McCollum, no run. Maybe he does. Down the pitch but defends
41.1 Lambert to McCollum, SIX Straight six and does McCollum not realise Dennison still needs 13 for his 100?

End of over 41 (4 runs) Waringstown 168-1
A Dennison 87* (145 balls, 10x4, 0x6) J McCollum 53* (60 balls, 5x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 108 in 23.4 overs
Carmichael 5-0-21-0 Lambert 2-0-14-0
Waringstown need 22 runs to win in 9.0 overs.

40.6 Carmichael to Dennison, no run. Orthodox late cut to short thirdman

50 up for McCollum (CricketEurope)

40.5 Carmichael to McCollum, 1 run. Reverse sweep to short thirdman
40.4 Carmichael to Dennison, 1 run. Pulled with no great timing to long-on
40.3 Carmichael to Dennison, no run.
40.2 Carmichael to McCollum, 1 run. Driven through the covers to the sweeper
40.1 Carmichael to Dennison, 1 run. Pulled to long leg

End of over 40 (4 runs) Waringstown 164-1
J McCollum 51* (59 balls, 5x4, 2x6) A Dennison 85* (140 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 104 in 22.4 overs
Lambert 2-0-14-0 Carmichael 4-0-17-0
Waringstown need 26 runs to win in 10.0 overs.

39.6 Lambert to Dennison, 1 run. Along the ground through the covers
39.5 Lambert to McCollum, 1 run. Along the ground to long-off
39.4 Lambert to Dennison, 1 run. Cut away to thirdman
39.3 Lambert to Dennison, no run. Pushed up to mid-on
39.2 Lambert to Dennison, no run.
39.1 Lambert to McCollum, 1 run.

End of over 39 (2 runs) Waringstown 160-1
A Dennison 83* (136 balls, 10x4, 0x6) J McCollum 49* (57 balls, 5x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 100 in 21.4 overs
Carmichael 4-0-17-0 Lambert 1-0-10-0
Waringstown need 30 runs to win in 11.0 overs.

38.6 Carmichael to McCollum, 1 run.
38.5 Carmichael to McCollum, no run.
38.4 Carmichael to McCollum, no run.
38.3 Carmichael to Dennison, 1 run.
38.2 Metcalfe to Dennison, no run.
38.1 Metcalfe to Dennison, no run.

Six for McCollum (CricketEurope)

End of over 38 (10 runs) Waringstown 158-1
J McCollum 48* (54 balls, 5x4, 2x6) A Dennison 82* (133 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 98 in 20.4 overs
Lambert 1-0-10-0 White 10-0-39-0
Waringstown need 32 runs to win in 12.0 overs.

37.6 Lambert to McCollum, SIX Pulled over the mid-wicket boundary. PA announcer Michael Foster tries to catch it one-handed and fails
37.5 Lambert to McCollum, no run. Rare swing and a miss
37.4 Lambert to Dennison, 1 run. Cut to the cover sweeper
37.3 Lambert to McCollum, 1 run. Cut away behind point
37.3 Lambert to McCollum, WIDE Outside off
37.2 Lambert to Dennison, 1 run. Inside edge into the leg side
37.1 Lambert to Dennison, no run. Defends to backward point

5:07 PM And that is the cue for Lambert to get called into the attack, from the Dundonald End

5:06 PM So just one wicket for the Instonians spin twins. Waringstown now just 42 from victory

End of over 37 (7 runs) Waringstown 148-1
J McCollum 41* (51 balls, 5x4, 1x6) A Dennison 80* (130 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 88 in 19.4 overs
White 10-0-39-0 Robertson 10-0-34-1
Waringstown need 42 runs to win in 13.0 overs.

36.6 White to McCollum, FOUR Misfield at mid-on and it is deflected for another boundary
36.5 White to Dennison, 1 run. Forward and up to mid-on, diving stop
36.4 White to McCollum, 1 run. Turned round the corner
36.3 White to McCollum, no run. Goes back and into the leg side
36.2 White to McCollum, no run. Defends back to the bowler
36.1 White to Dennison, 1 run. Along the ground to long-on

End of over 36 (7 runs) Waringstown 141-1
J McCollum 36* (47 balls, 4x4, 1x6) A Dennison 78* (128 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 81 in 18.4 overs
Robertson 10-0-34-1 White 9-0-32-0
Waringstown need 49 runs to win in 14.0 overs.

35.6 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Defends
35.5 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Up to mid-on
35.4 Robertson to McCollum, SIX Super sweep shot, way over square leg
35.3 Robertson to McCollum, no run.
35.2 Robertson to Dennison, one run. Into the covers
35.1 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Well forward in defence

5:00 PM Robertson to finish and you would think one of Instonians' last hopes to get a wicket

End of over 35 (5 runs) Waringstown 134-1
J McCollum 30* (43 balls, 4x4, 0x6) A Dennison 77* (126 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 74 in 17.4 overs
White 9-0-32-0 Robertson 9-0-27-1
Waringstown need 56 runs to win in 15.0 overs.

34.6 White to Dennison, 1 run. Off the back foot to long-on and they walk a single
34.5 White to Dennison, no run. Drives again, straight to Smith
34.4 White to Dennison, no run. Drives to short cover
34.3 White to Dennison, 2 runs. CLOSE. Lofted to mid-off and Smith running back just can't get there in time
34.2 White to Dennison, 2 runs. Late cut sees Robertson chasing back
34.1 White to Dennison, no run. Turned round the corner

End of over 34 (4 runs) Waringstown 129-1
J McCollum 30* (43 balls, 4x4, 0x6) A Dennison 72* (120 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 69 in 16.4 overs
Robertson 9-0-27-1 White 8-0-27-0
Waringstown need 61 runs to win in 16.0 overs.

33.6 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Appeal for lbw but well forward and probably outside the line
33.5 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Back again and defends into the off side, bowler fields
33.4 Robertson to McCollum, FOUR Goes back and sweeps to the mid-wicket boundary
33.3 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Quicker ball, well kept out
33.2 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Misses outside off
33.1 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Goes back and punched to short mid-wicket

End of over 33 (5 runs) Waringstown 125-1
A Dennison 72* (120 balls, 10x4, 0x6) J McCollum 26* (37 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 65 in 15.4 overs
White 8-0-27-0 Robertson 8-0-23-1
Waringstown need 65 runs to win in 17.0 overs.

32.6 White to Dennison, no run. Goes back and turned into the leg side, holds up his hand to turn down any thought of a run
32.5 White to Dennison, 2 runs. Late cut to thirmdan
32.4 White to McCollum, 1 run. Goes back and along the ground to long-on
32.3 White to McCollum, no run. Misses with the cut shot
32.2 White to Dennison, 1 run. Drives past the cover fielder but super stop by Smith running round from mid-off
32.1 White to McCollum, 1 run. Turned round the corner

End of over 32 (1 run) Waringstown 120-1
A Dennison 69* (117 balls, 10x4, 0x6) J McCollum 24* (34 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 60 in 14.4 overs
Robertson 8-0-23-1 White 7-0-22-0
Waringstown need 70 runs to win in 18.0 overs.

31.6 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Straight to extra cover
31.5 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Pushed back to the bowler
31.4 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Even further forward to defend
31.3 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Forward in defence
31.3 Robertson to Dennison, WIDE Down leg side
31.2 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Off the back foot to extra cover
31.1 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Well forward in defence

End of over 31 (4 runs) Waringstown 119-1
J McCollum 24* (34 balls, 3x4, 0x6) A Dennison 69* (111 balls, 10x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 59 in 13.4 overs
White 7-0-22-0 Magee 5-0-20-0
Waringstown need 71 runs to win in 19.0 overs.

30.6 White to Dennison, 1 run. Forward and along the ground to long-on
30.5 White to McCollum, 1 run. Forward and up to mid-on
30.4 White to McCollum, no run. Defend from the crease
30.3 White to Dennison, 1 run. Cut to Lambert at deep point, fielder must be wondering why he is playing!
30.2 White to Dennison, no run. Chopped to Robertson at backward point
30.1 White to McCollum, 1 run. Too short and easily paddled to square leg

End of over 30 (5 runs) Waringstown 115-1
A Dennison 67* (108 balls, 10x4, 0x6) J McCollum 22* (31 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 55 in 12.4 overs
Magee 5-0-20-0 Carmichael 3-0-15-0
Waringstown need 75 runs to win in 20.0 overs.

29.6 Magee to Dennison, no run.
29.5 Magee to Dennison, no run.

4:44 PM He was actually turning down the first run! So Dennison still in strike

29.4 Magee to Dennison, 1 run. Cut past point, Dennison keen on a second but McCollum says no
29.3 Magee to Dennison, no run. Pushed back down the pitch
29.2 Magee to McCollum, 1 run. Fuller and dug out up to mid-on
29.1 Magee to McCollum, FOUR Welcomes him back with a lovely on-drive

4:40 PM Magee's turn to try and get the breakthrough as the 50 partnership comes up

End of over 29 (5 runs) Waringstown 110-1
A Dennison 67* (104 balls, 10x4, 0x6) J McCollum 17* (29 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 50 in 11.4 overs
Carmichael 3-0-15-0 Dadswell 8-0-33-0
Waringstown need 80 runs to win in 21.0 overs.

28.6 Carmichael to Dennison, FOUR Cut away behind square and despite great effort by Lambert round the boundary just can't get a hand on it
28.5 Carmichael to Dennison, no run. Forward in defence
28.4 Carmichael to Dennison, no run. Squeezes out a full ball into the off side
28.3 Carmichael to McCollum, 1 run. Eased through the covers
28.2 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Chopped to backward point
28.1 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Defends from the crease

End of over 28 (5 runs) Waringstown 105-1
A Dennison 63* (101 balls, 9x4, 0x6) J McCollum 16* (26 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 45 in 10.4 overs
Dadswell 8-0-33-0 Carmichael 2-0-10-0
Waringstown need 85 runs to win in 22.0 overs.

27.6 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Pushed into the covers and Dadswell can't get a wicket
27.5 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Back down the pitch and bowler fields
27.4 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Defends on the front foot
27.3 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Forward and pushed into the leg side
27.2 Dadswell to Dennison, FOUR Cut through backward point and even Metcalfe can't catch that
27.1 Dadswell to McCollum, 1 run. Tucked down to long leg

End of over 27 (6 runs) Waringstown 100-1
A Dennison 59* (96 balls, 8x4, 0x6) J McCollum 15* (25 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 40 in 9.4 overs
Carmichael 2-0-10-0 Dadswell 7-0-28-0
Waringstown need 90 runs to win in 23.0 overs.

26.6 Carmichael to Dennison, FOUR Drives stylishly through the covers
26.5 Carmichael to Dennison, no run. Misses with an expansive off drive
26.4 Carmichael to McCollum, 1 run. Inside edge past square leg
26.3 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Defends towards point
26.2 Carmichael to Dennison, 1 run. Tucked through square leg
26.1 Carmichael to Dennison, no run. Forward and into the covers

End of over 26 (5 runs) Waringstown 94-1
J McCollum 14* (23 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dennison 54* (92 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 34 in 8.4 overs
Dadswell 7-0-28-0 Carmichael 1-0-4-0
Waringstown need 96 runs to win in 24.0 overs.

25.6 Dadswell to McCollum, no run. Forward and straight to mid-wicket
25.5 Dadswell to McCollum, 2 runs. Pulled through mid-wicket
25.4 Dadswell to Dennison, 1 run. Punched through the covers
25.3 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Defends from the crease
25.2 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Punched to extra cover, Smith
25.1 Dadswell to Dennison, 2 runs. Cuts down to thirdman

4:25 PM Meanwhile, in Clontarf, at the second Women's T20I Pakistan having been put into bat are 44-0 after six overs. Ireland won the first game on Wednesday and the third game is on Sunday, also at Clontarf

4:23 PM And that's drinks. An eventful first half, although more when the action wasn't happening. It took and hour and 35 minutes to get through those overs despite 14 overs of spin because of the umpires' interventions. But Waringstown firmly on course, almost halfway to their total and still nine wickets in hand.

End of over 25 (4 runs) Waringstown 89-1
J McCollum 12* (21 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dennison 51* (88 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 29 in 7.4 overs
Carmichael 1-0-4-0 Shannon 1-0-5-0
Waringstown need 101 runs to win in 25.0 overs.

24.6 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Waits for that and dabbed behind square again

50 for Dennison (CricketEurope)

24.5 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Digs out full ball back to the bowler
24.4 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Forward defensive
24.3 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Bounced up and takes him on the glove
24.2 Carmichael to McCollum, no run. Dabbed down behind square on the off side
24.1 Carmichael to McCollum, FOUR Lovely shot, comes forward and stroked through mid-wicket

4:16 PM Every time Dennison has scored 50 in a Cup final he has gone on to make 100. Ominous for Instonians, with 104 required from the last 26 overs

On the bounce to slip (CricketEurope)

End of over 24 (5 runs) Waringstown 85-1
A Dennison 51* (88 balls, 7x4, 0x6) J McCollum 8* (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 6.4 overs
Shannon 1-0-5-0 White 6-0-19-0
Waringstown need 105 runs to win in 26.0 overs.

23.6 Shannon to McCollum, 1 run. Off the back foot through the covers. Five of the first Shannon over and that is more than enough for Waringstown
23.5 Shannon to McCollum, no run. Forward and mistimed back to the bowler
23.4 Shannon to Dennison, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket
23.3 Shannon to McCollum, 1 run. Swept to long leg
23.2 Shannon to Dennison, 1 run. Forward and through the covers to the sweeper to bring up his 50
23.1 Shannon to McCollum, 1 run. Off the back foot to long-on

4:13 PM Shannon called up to bowl now

End of over 23 (8 runs) Waringstown 80-1
A Dennison 49* (86 balls, 7x4, 0x6) J McCollum 5* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 5.4 overs
White 6-0-19-0 Robertson 7-0-22-1
Waringstown need 110 runs to win in 27.0 overs.

22.6 White to Dennison, FOUR Down the pitch and goes all the way down the ground
22.5 White to Dennison, no run. Pushed into the covers
22.4 White to Dennison, FOUR Swept to long leg
22.3 White to Dennison, no run. Pushed into the covers
22.2 White to Dennison, no run.
22.1 White to Dennison, 0 run. Up to mid-on

End of over 22 (1 run) Waringstown 72-1
J McCollum 5* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Dennison 41* (80 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 4.4 overs
Robertson 7-0-22-1 White 5-0-10-0
Waringstown need 118 runs to win in 28.0 overs.

21.6 Robertson to McCollum, no run.
21.5 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Defends down the pitch
21.4 Robertson to Dennison, 1 run. Drives to the right of mid-off
21.3 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Pushed up towards mid-on
21.2 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Well forward in defence
21.1 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Back to the bowler

End of over 21 (1 run) Waringstown 71-1
J McCollum 5* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Dennison 40* (76 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 3.4 overs
White 5-0-10-0 Robertson 6-0-21-1
Waringstown need 119 runs to win in 29.0 overs.

20.6 White to McCollum, no run. Whipped straight to short mid-wicket
20.5 White to McCollum, no run. Flighted and driven back to the bowler
20.4 White to Dennison, 1 run. Turned easily to square leg
20.3 White to Dennison, no run. Defends to the bowler again
20.2 White to Dennison, no run. Defends back to the bowler
20.1 White to Dennison, no run. Drives to cover

End of over 20 (3 runs) Waringstown 70-1
J McCollum 5* (7 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Dennison 39* (72 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 2.4 overs
Robertson 6-0-21-1 White 4-0-9-0
Waringstown need 120 runs to win in 30.0 overs.

19.6 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Leading edge but lands well short of short thirdman
19.5 Robertson to Dennison, 1 run. Turned behind square
19.4 Robertson to Dennison, 2 runs. Late cut to thirdman
19.3 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Forward and back to the bowler
19.2 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Forward defensive
19.1 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Well forward in defence

End of over 19 (3 runs) Waringstown 67-1
J McCollum 5* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Dennison 36* (67 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 1.4 overs
White 4-0-9-0 Robertson 5-0-18-1
Waringstown need 123 runs to win in 31.0 overs.

18.6 White to McCollum, no run. Goes back and defends
18.5 White to Dennison, 1 run. Gets hold of that one, out to the sweeper
18.4 White to Dennison, no run. Beats the cut shot
18.3 White to Dennison, no run. Forward defensive
18.2 White to McCollum, 1 run. Clipped through mid-wicket
18.1 White to Dennison, 1 run. Off the back foot to the cover sweeper

3:56 PM Umpire McCully has now called out Greg Thompson, presumably to explain to him what was/is going on out there

Instonians celebrate the departure of Topping (CricketEurope)

End of over 18 (4 runs) Waringstown 64-1
J McCollum 4* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Dennison 34* (63 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 0.4 overs
Robertson 5-0-18-1 White 3-0-6-0
Waringstown need 126 runs to win in 32.0 overs.

17.6 Robertson to McCollum, FOUR Excellent sweep shot beats the long leg fielder
17.5 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Defends quicker ball, not comfortably
17.4 Robertson to McCollum, no run. In the air and just short of backward point

Four runs for Dennison (CricketEurope)

17.3 Robertson to McCollum, no run. Pushed back to the bowler

S Topping c b Robertson 23 (41 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 56.10
Partnership of 60 in 104 balls
Waringstown 60-1 in 17.2 overs

17.2 Robertson to S Topping, OUT - CAUGHT! Long interruption has cost Topping his wicket, probably a loss of concentration, just lobbed to mid-on
17.1 Robertson to S Topping, no run. Drives back to the bowler

3:50 PM Looks like we are ready to start again. Don't think any penalty runs have been awarded!

3:49 PM Captaion Smith now being called up by the umpires like a naughty schoolchild

3:48 PM Now umpire Balfour has asked for the ball, Robertson throws it at him, umpire asks him to hand him it and now he meets up with his collegue. Dennison not being spoken to by the umpires!

End of over 17 (1 run) Waringstown 60-0
A Dennison 34* (63 balls, 5x4, 0x6) S Topping 23* (39 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 60 in 17.0 overs
White 3-0-6-0 Robertson 4-0-14-0
Waringstown need 130 runs to win in 33.0 overs.

16.6 White to Dennison, no run. Goes back and defends
16.5 White to Dennison, no run. Pushed into the covers
16.4 White to Dennison, no run. Pushes forward down the pitch
16.3 White to S Topping, 1 run. Off the back foot to long-off
16.2 White to S Topping, no run. Forward and straight to extra cover
16.1 White to S Topping, no run. Lunges forward in defence

3:43 PM Yet more talk and this time umpires get together and call up Smith for a long chat

End of over 16 (9 runs) Waringstown 59-0
A Dennison 34* (60 balls, 5x4, 0x6) S Topping 22* (36 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 59 in 16.0 overs
Robertson 4-0-14-0 White 2-0-5-0
Waringstown need 131 runs to win in 34.0 overs.

15.6 Robertson to Dennison, FOUR Dennison not getting involved and lofts another one down the ground, one bounce
15.5 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Outside edge to short thirdman, Magee

3:42 PM Still a lot of talking out there, umpires have now spoken to the Instonians captain and also Sam Topping

15.4 Robertson to Dennison, FOUR Powered down the ground. slightly overpitched
15.3 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Defends from the crease
15.2 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Off the back foot and defends into the off side
15.1 Robertson to S Topping, 1 run. All along the ground to long-on

Topping survives an lbw appeal (CricketEurope)

End of over 15 (1 run) Waringstown 50-0
A Dennison 26* (55 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Topping 21* (35 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 50 in 15.0 overs
White 2-0-5-0 Robertson 3-0-5-0
Waringstown need 140 runs to win in 35.0 overs.

14.6 White to Dennison, no run. Forward and up to mid-on
14.5 White to S Topping, 1 run. Drives to the cover sweeper to bring up the 50 - untroubled
14.4 White to S Topping, no run. Goes back and defends into the off side
14.3 White to S Topping, no run. Firmer but again finds the extra cover fielder
14.2 White to S Topping, no run. Forward and straight to extra cover
14.1 White to S Topping, no run. Stays back and defends

End of over 14 (3 runs) Waringstown 49-0
A Dennison 26* (54 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Topping 20* (30 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 49 in 14.0 overs
Robertson 3-0-5-0 White 1-0-4-0
Waringstown need 141 runs to win in 36.0 overs.

13.6 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Goes back and defends
13.5 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Pushed back to the bowler
13.4 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Forward and pushed towards mid-wicket
13.3 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Left outside off, extra bounce
13.2 Robertson to S Topping, 1 run. Forward and through the covers
13.1 Robertson to Dennison, 1 run. Punched back to the bowler who misfields and they take the single
13.1 Robertson to Dennison, WIDE Sliding down leg

End of over 13 (3 runs) Waringstown 46-0
S Topping 19* (29 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dennison 25* (49 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 46 in 13.0 overs
White 1-0-4-0 Robertson 2-0-2-0
Waringstown need 144 runs to win in 37.0 overs.

12.6 White to S Topping, no run. Back down the pitch
12.5 White to S Topping, no run. Huge appeal for caught behind down the leg side but umpire McCully unmoved
12.4 White to Dennison, 1 run. Off the back foot through the covers by the right hander
12.3 White to S Topping, 1 run. Drives through the covers
12.1 White to S Topping, 1 run. Cut through point

End of over 12 (2 runs) Waringstown 43-0
S Topping 17* (25 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dennison 24* (47 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 43 in 12.0 overs
Robertson 2-0-3-0 Dadswell 6-0-23-0
Waringstown need 147 runs to win in 38.0 overs.

11.6 Robertson to Dennison, 1 run. They didn't run that in the end
11.5 Robertson to Dennison, no run. And again
11.4 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Comes forward in defence
11.3 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Pushed into the covers
11.2 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Forward in defence
11.1 Robertson to S Topping, 1 run. Chopped out to point

End of over 11 (6 runs) Waringstown 41-0
A Dennison 23* (42 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Topping 16* (24 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 41 in 11.0 overs
Dadswell 6-0-23-0 Robertson 1-0-1-0
Waringstown need 149 runs to win in 39.0 overs.

10.6 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. That has nipped back to hit Dennison in the most painful possible place
10.5 Dadswell to S Topping, 1 run. Outside edge to deep backward point
10.4 Dadswell to Dennison, 1 run. Pushed into the covers for a comfortable single
10.3 Dadswell to Dennison, FOUR Edged between keeper and slip to the boundary
10.2 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. And again into the covers, thought about the single but only thought
10.1 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Forward and into the covers

End of over 10 (1 run) Waringstown 35-0
S Topping 15* (23 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dennison 18* (37 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 35 in 10.0 overs
Robertson 1-0-1-0 Dadswell 5-0-17-0
Waringstown need 155 runs to win in 40.0 overs.

9.6 Robertson to S Topping, no run. Hit on the pad as he pushed forward, appeal turned down
9.5 Robertson to Dennison, 1 run. Cut away behind point
9.4 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Pushed to cover
9.3 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Drives back and diving stop to his left by the bowler
9.2 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Goes back and pushed to backward point
9.1 Robertson to Dennison, no run. Well forward in defence

3:17 PM Smith can't wait to the end of the powerplay to get his leading wicket-taker on

End of over 9 (1 run) Waringstown 34-0
S Topping 15* (22 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dennison 17* (32 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 34 in 9.0 overs
Dadswell 5-0-17-0 Magee 4-0-15-0
Waringstown need 156 runs to win in 41.0 overs.

8.6 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Steered into the gully
8.5 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Defends from the crease, down the pitch
8.4 Dadswell to Dennison, 1 run. Pushed into the space at point
8.3 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Beaten as he pushes forward
8.2 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Clips the pads as he comes forward
8.1 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Defends from the crease

End of over 8 (4 runs) Waringstown 33-0
S Topping 15* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dennison 16* (28 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 8.0 overs
Magee 4-0-15-0 Dadswell 4-0-16-0
Waringstown need 157 runs to win in 42.0 overs.

7.6 Magee to S Topping, no run. Goes back and defends
7.5 Magee to S Topping, no run. No contact with the off drive
7.4 Magee to S Topping, no run. Forward and drives straight to Robertson in the covers
7.3 Magee to S Topping, FOUR Bottom edge flies past the keeper to fine thirdman
7.2 Magee to S Topping, no run. Forward and defends into the off side
7.1 Magee to S Topping, no run. Shoulders arms

End of over 7 (7 runs) Waringstown 29-0
A Dennison 16* (28 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Topping 11* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 29 in 7.0 overs
Dadswell 4-0-16-0 Magee 3-0-11-0
Waringstown need 161 runs to win in 43.0 overs.

6.6 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Solidly forward in defence
6.5 Dadswell to S Topping, 1 run. Cut through backward point
6.4 Dadswell to S Topping, FOUR Forward and stroked through the covers this time, beats the boundary fielder
6.3 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Again into the covers, front foot

almost and it is almost the end of Dennison (CricketEurope)

Leading edge and it is the end of Dennison (CricketEurope)

6.2 Dadswell to S Topping, 2 byes. Fumbled by Rock
6.1 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Forward and stroked into the covers, McKinley there

End of over 6 (4 runs) Waringstown 22-0
A Dennison 16* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Topping 6* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 22 in 6.0 overs
Magee 3-0-11-0 Dadswell 3-0-11-0
Waringstown need 168 runs to win in 44.0 overs.

5.6 Magee to Dennison, no run. Forward again in defence
5.5 Magee to Dennison, no run. Forward defensive
5.4 Magee to Dennison, no run. Off his legs but straight to mid-wicket
5.3 Magee to Dennison, no run. Drives to mid-off
5.2 Magee to Dennison, FOUR More edge than middle to fine thirdman
5.1 Magee to Dennison, no run. Defends from the crease

End of over 5 (7 runs) Waringstown 18-0
S Topping 6* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Dennison 12* (21 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 18 in 5.0 overs
Dadswell 3-0-11-0 Magee 2-0-7-0
Waringstown need 172 runs to win in 45.0 overs.

4.6 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Defends into the off side
4.5 Dadswell to Dennison, 1 run. Forward and easily to deep backward point
4.4 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Forward defensive
4.3 Dadswell to Dennison, 2 runs. Still off target and flicked to fine leg
4.2 Dadswell to Dennison, FOUR Down leg and helped fine, all the way
4.1 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Forward and defends to cover

End of over 4 (3 runs) Waringstown 11-0
S Topping 6* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Dennison 5* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 4.0 overs
Magee 2-0-7-0 Dadswell 2-0-4-0
Waringstown need 179 runs to win in 46.0 overs.

3.6 Magee to Dennison, 1 run. Drives easily through the covers
3.5 Magee to Dennison, no run. Again no contact outside off. Topping down to have a word with his partner
3.4 Magee to Dennison, no run. Beaten outside off as he pushes forward
3.3 Magee to Dennison, no run. False stroke, in the air but lands safely short of short extra
3.2 Magee to Dennison, 2 runs. Cut away to thirdman
3.1 Magee to Dennison, no run. Well forward and defends to mid-off

End of over 3 (2 runs) Waringstown 8-0
S Topping 6* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Dennison 2* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 3.0 overs
Dadswell 2-0-4-0 Magee 1-0-4-0
Waringstown need 182 runs to win in 47.0 overs.

2.6 Dadswell to Dennison, 1 run. Push and run to mid-on
2.5 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Shoulders arms
2.4 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Defends from the crease
2.3 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Left outside off as it moves away
2.2 Dadswell to Dennison, no run. Forward defensive
2.1 Dadswell to S Topping, 1 run. Short and fended down to deep backward point

End of over 2 (4 runs) Waringstown 6-0
A Dennison 1* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Topping 5* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 2.0 overs
Magee 1-0-4-0 Dadswell 1-0-2-0
Waringstown need 184 runs to win in 48.0 overs.

1.6 Magee to Dennison, no run. Drives back, half stop by the bowler
1.5 Magee to Dennison, no run. Well forward in defence
1.4 Magee to S Topping, 3 runs. Clipped through wide mid-on and this time they do come back for the third
1.3 Magee to Dennison, 1 run. Forward and excellent diving stop by Robertson at mid-wicket, keeps it to a single
1.2 Magee to Dennison, no run. Steered to backward point
1.1 Magee to Dennison, Left outside off

End of over 1 (2 runs) Waringstown 2-0
S Topping 2* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Dennison 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 1.0 overs
Dadswell 1-0-2-0
Waringstown need 188 runs to win in 49.0 overs.

0.6 Dadswell to S Topping, 2 runs. Dabbed down to thirdman, not the greatest running, probably three there if they wanted
0.5 Dadswell to S Topping, no run.
0.4 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Half-hearted appeal as Topping is beaten
0.3 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Plays that one, defends from the crease down the pitch
0.2 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Again probably plays inside that, through to Rock
0.1 Dadswell to S Topping, no run. Leaves that as he pushes forward

2:44 PM Instonians need early wickets and Dadswell without a run to his name is opening the bowling

2:40 PM Presumably because they are not chasing a big total, it looks like van der Merwe, who has been promoted to pinch hitter for the last few league games, is back down the order. Sam Topping and Dennison waiting to go in first and James McCollum doing some shadow batting with his pads on, set to go in at first drop

2:11 PM 189 was the exact score that Instonians bowled out Waringstown for last Saturday in the Premier League but this is a better pitch and not so spin friendly. Although Instonians have replaced their two unavailable slow bowlers with pace men. It is still the old fashioned, traditional 40 minute break in the Cup final so we are due to start again at 2.45pm.

2:08 PM Rob McKinley did his job and kept an end up but only two of his partners got into the 20s. For such a free-scoring team this season it will be a big disappointment

2:07 PM So horrible collapse, Instonians lost too many wickets through the innings even though they were happy with the run rate and 189 looks very inadequate. Five Waringstown bowlers helped themselves to two wickets apiece with the recalled Phil Eaglstone needed to bowl only one over

Magee is bowled to end the Instonians innings (CricketEurope)

J Magee bowled Mayes 2 (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 3 in 5 balls
Instonians 189-10 in 40.1 overs

40.1 Mayes to Magee, OUT - BOWLED! And one ball is enough, clips the bails after he pushed forward.

2:04 PM So Thompson wasting no time in bringing back Mayes for his last two overs

End of over 40 (3 runs) Instonians 189-9
J Lambert 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Magee 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 0.4 overs
Mitchell 9-1-37-2 Thompson 5-0-18-2

39.6 Mitchell to Magee, 1 run. Turned through square leg. Instonians have still 10 overs to bat
39.5 Mitchell to Magee, no run. Drives straight to backward point
39.4 Mitchell to Lambert, 1 run. Cut away to thirdman
39.3 Mitchell to Magee, 1 run. Outside edge to thirdman

No problem for Mayes as he holds the catch at long on to remove Shannon (CricketEurope)

J Shannon c Mayes b Mitchell 4 (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 44.44
Partnership of 0 in 4 balls
Instonians 186-9 in 39.2 overs

39.2 Mitchell to Shannon, OUT - CAUGHT! Another possibly fatal blow for Instonians, driven straight to long-on
39.1 Mitchell to Shannon, no run. Beaten as he pushes forward

End of over 39 (1 run) Instonians 186-8
J Lambert 0* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Shannon 4* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.2 overs
Thompson 5-0-18-2 Mitchell 8-1-34-1

38.6 Thompson to Lambert, no run. Turned round the corner
38.5 Thompson to Lambert, no run. Taken on the pad first up

A tame dismissal and Robertson is on his way (CricketEurope)

C Robertson c Dennison b Thompson 7 (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 116.67
Partnership of 9 in 9 balls
Instonians 186-8 in 38.4 overs

38.4 Thompson to Robertson, OUT - CAUGHT! Deceived in the flight and can only lob it gently to mid-wicket
38.3 Thompson to Robertson, no run. Defends down the pitch
38.2 Thompson to Shannon, 1 run. Drives to long-on
38.1 Thompson to Shannon, no run. Defends to the bowler

End of over 38 (8 runs) Instonians 185-7
C Robertson 7* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) J Shannon 3* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 0.5 overs
Mitchell 8-1-34-1 Mayes 9-0-45-1

37.6 Mitchell to Shannon, 1 run. Pushed into the off side and comfortable single
37.5 Mitchell to Robertson, 1 run. Guided down to thirdman
37.4 Mitchell to Robertson, no run. Finds Eaglestone at mid-on
37.3 Mitchell to Robertson, FOUR Even better shot, same direction but better timed
37.2 Mitchell to Robertson, 2 runs. Nice looking shot to get off the mark, through mid-on

1:50 PM Just spoke to Andrew White there, is perfectly ok, hit on the wrist and deflected onto the shoulder.

Topping holds the catch and McKinley is out for a fine 71 (CricketEurope)

R McKinley c S Topping b Mitchell 71 (107 balls, 7x4, 1x6) SR: 66.36
Partnership of 12 in 19 balls
Instonians 177-7 in 37.1 overs

37.1 Mitchell to McKinley, OUT - CAUGHT! First ball back from Mitchell and gets the edge and McKinley's innings is over

End of over 37 (4 runs) Instonians 177-6
J Shannon 2* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R McKinley 71* (106 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 12 in 3.0 overs
Mayes 9-0-45-1 Allen 10-2-33-2

36.6 Mayes to McKinley, 1 run. Quick single pushed into the leg side, Shannon has to dive to beat the throw
36.5 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Defends down the pitch
36.4 Mayes to Shannon, 1 run. Drives through the covers to the sweeper, Eaglestone
36.3 Mayes to Shannon, no run. Forward in defence
36.2 Mayes to McKinley, 1 run. Goes back and pulled through mid-wicket, fielder on the boundary
36.1 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Defends from the crease

End of over 36 (2 runs) Instonians 173-6
R McKinley 68* (102 balls, 7x4, 1x6) J Shannon 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.0 overs
Mayes 8-0-42-1

35.6 Thompson to McKinley, one run. Pushed into the covers
35.5 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Drives back and diving stop by the bowler
35.4 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Forward and into the leg side in defence
35.3 Thompson to Shannon, 1 run. Forward and easily into the vacant covers for his first run
35.2 Thompson to McKinley, 1 run. Along the ground to Thompson at long-on
35.1 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Into the off side

End of over 35 (6 runs) Instonians 171-6
J Shannon 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R McKinley 67* (97 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.0 overs
Mayes 8-0-42-1 Allen 9-2-30-2

34.6 Mayes to Shannon, no run. Forward to his first ball and pushed into the off side
34.5 Mayes to McKinley, 1 run. Tucked down to long leg
34.4 Mayes to McKinley, FOUR Super shot, pulled down and through mid-wicket
34.3 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Chopped to Morgan Topping, in the covers now
34.2 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Cut hard but straight to Halliday in the gully
34.2 Mayes to McKinley, WIDE Down leg
34.1 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Misses with the pull shot

1:37 PM And here is a sight we never thought we would see again - James Shannon coming out to bat for Instonians in the Cup final. Scored 99 not out on his debut in 2012

End of over 34 (2 runs) Instonians 165-6
R McKinley 62* (92 balls, 6x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Allen 9-2-30-2 Mayes 7-0-36-1

Metcalfe is bowled by Allen (CricketEurope)

O Metcalfe bowled Allen 15 (14 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 107.14
Partnership of 27 in 23 balls
Instonians 165-6 in 34.0 overs

33.6 Allen to Metcalfe, OUT - BOWLED! Beaten on the forward defensive and through the gate
33.5 Allen to Metcalfe, no run. Misses outside off
33.4 Allen to Metcalfe, no run. Forward and back to the bowler
33.3 Allen to McKinley, 1 run. Pushed into the off side and quick single
33.2 Allen to Metcalfe, 1 run. Off the back foot to mid-on
33.1 Allen to Metcalfe, no run. Goes back and defends down the pitch

End of over 33 (9 runs) Instonians 163-5
R McKinley 61* (91 balls, 6x4, 1x6) O Metcalfe 14* (9 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 2.5 overs
Mayes 7-0-36-1 Allen 8-2-28-1

32.6 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Defends to the bowler
32.5 Mayes to Metcalfe, 1 run. Short and paddled down to deep backward square, no chance of second this time
32.4 Mayes to Metcalfe, FOUR Late cut, very fine to thirdman boundary
32.3 Mayes to Metcalfe, 2 runs. Pulled to mid-on and rare misfield by Thompson gives up the second
32.2 Mayes to Metcalfe, no run. Defends short ball
32.1 Mayes to Metcalfe, 2 runs. Turned through backward square and more sensational running by Metcalfe - he is quick!

End of over 32 (8 runs) Instonians 154-5
R McKinley 61* (90 balls, 6x4, 1x6) O Metcalfe 5* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 1.5 overs
Allen 8-2-28-1 Thompson 3-0-14-1

31.6 Allen to McKinley, no run. Lunges forward in defence
31.5 Allen to McKinley, 2 runs. Off the back foot through the covers
31.4 Allen to McKinley, no run. Well forward to short extra
31.3 Allen to McKinley, SIX First of the day, pumped straight back down the ground
31.2 Allen to McKinley, no run. Forward again, in defence
31.1 Allen to McKinley, no run. Tumbling stop by the bowler

End of over 31 (8 runs) Instonians 146-5
O Metcalfe 5* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R McKinley 53* (79 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 0.5 overs
Thompson 3-0-14-1 Allen 7-2-20-1

30.6 Thompson to Metcalfe, no run. Drives back to the bowler
30.5 Thompson to Metcalfe, no run. Defends down the pitch, well forward
30.4 Thompson to Metcalfe, FOUR Pulled hard to the deep square boundary, fielder had less than 10 yards to get there but didn't make it
30.3 Thompson to McKinley, 3 runs. Superb running by Metcalfe, he almost lapped his partner there
30.2 Thompson to Metcalfe, 1 run. Flicked round the corner to get off the mark straight away

One reverse sweep too many leads to the downfall of White (CricketEurope)

A White c Halliday b Thompson 13 (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 48.15
Partnership of 37 in 65 balls
Instonians 138-5 in 30.1 overs

30.1 Thompson to White, OUT - CAUGHT! Reverse sweep straight to short thirdman, don't think it has anything to do with being hit, three balls earlier

Four runs for White (CricketEurope)

End of over 30 (0 runs) Instonians 138-4
R McKinley 50* (78 balls, 6x4, 0x6) A White 13* (26 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 37 in 10.4 overs
Allen 7-2-20-1 Thompson 2-0-6-0

29.6 Allen to McKinley, no run. Pushed into the covers, scrambling stop by Dennison
29.5 Allen to McKinley, no run. Happy to play forward defensive

1:18 PM All seems good. White seems unconcerned. Probably the shock of being hit is why he stayed down

White is felled by a shot from McKinley (CricketEurope)

29.4 Allen to McKinley, no run. VERY NASTY. Driven straight back and hit has felled White. Hopefully it wasn't in the head. He is back on his feet
29.3 Allen to McKinley, no run. Forward and drives to short extra
29.2 Allen to McKinley, no run. Leaves quicker ball outside off
29.1 Allen to McKinley, no run. Lunges forward in defence

End of over 29 (3 runs) Instonians 138-4
A White 13* (26 balls, 2x4, 0x6) R McKinley 50* (72 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 37 in 9.4 overs
Thompson 2-0-6-0 Allen 6-1-20-1

28.6 Thompson to McKinley, 1 run. Along the ground to long-on and McKinley turnes his first cup final runs into a half-century
28.5 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Off the back foot to mid-on
28.4 Thompson to White, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket, easy single
28.3 Thompson to McKinley, 1 run. Off the back foot to deep mid-wicket
28.2 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Goes back and drives to mid-off
28.1 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Forward and pushed to mid-on

End of over 28 (10 runs) Instonians 135-4
A White 12* (25 balls, 2x4, 0x6) R McKinley 48* (67 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 34 in 8.4 overs
Allen 6-1-20-1 Thompson 1-0-3-0

27.6 Allen to McKinley, 1 run. Forward and pushed into the big gap at mid-wicket
27.5 Allen to McKinley, FOUR Another one drive and just short of the boundary at wide long-on
27.4 Allen to White, 1 run. Driven to long-off all along the ground
27.3 Allen to White, no run. Forward defensive into the off side
27.2 Allen to White, FOUR Pulled one bounce to deep mid-wicket boundary
27.1 Allen to White, no run. Reverse sweep from a full toss, tamely to backward point

End of over 27 (3 runs) Instonians 125-4
R McKinley 43* (65 balls, 5x4, 0x6) A White 7* (21 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 24 in 7.4 overs
Thompson 1-0-3-0 Allen 5-1-10-1

26.6 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Turned into the leg side but they both run nearly half way and then go back
26.6 Thompson to McKinley, WIDE Down leg
26.5 Thompson to White, 1 run. Swept just wide of the diving short fine leg, but cover on the boundary
26.4 Thompson to McKinley, 1 run. Turned behind square
26.3 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Off the back foot to mid-on
26.2 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Forward and up to mid-on
26.1 Thompson to McKinley, no run. Turned round the corner

End of over 26 (1 run) Instonians 122-4
A White 6* (20 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R McKinley 42* (60 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 6.4 overs
Allen 5-1-10-1 van der Merwe 7-0-52-2

25.6 Allen to White, no run. Drives straight to extra cover
25.5 Allen to White, no run. Round the corner, straight to van der Merwe
25.4 Allen to McKinley, 1 run. Flicked to square leg
25.3 Allen to McKinley, no run. Lunges forward, into the covers
25.2 Allen to McKinley, no run. Defends again down the pitch
25.1 Allen to McKinley, no run. Pushed back to the bowler

12:59 PM And that is drinks. Evenly poised you would have to say with Instonians going at virtually five an over and Waringstown delighted with four wickets including the big one of Dadswell first ball. Plenty of time for Instonians to add more runs but have they got the batters?

End of over 25 (6 runs) Instonians 121-4
A White 6* (18 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R McKinley 41* (56 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 5.4 overs
van der Merwe 7-0-52-2 Allen 4-1-9-1

24.6 van der Merwe to White, no run. Appeal for lbw but umpire McCully says no
24.5 van der Merwe to White, FOUR Short ball, pulled fine
24.5 van der Merwe to White, WIDE
24.4 van der Merwe to White, no run.
24.3 van der Merwe to McKinley, 1 run.
24.2 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run.
24.1 van der Merwe to White, 1 run.

End of over 24 (2 runs) Instonians 115-4
R McKinley 40* (54 balls, 5x4, 0x6) A White 2* (14 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 4.4 overs
van der Merwe 6-0-45-2 Allen 4-1-10-1

23.7 van der Merwe to White, 1 run.
23.6 Allen to McKinley, no run.
23.5 Allen to McKinley, no run. Defends back to the bowler
23.4 Allen to McKinley, no run. Pushed into the covers
23.3 Allen to White, 1 run. And finally off the mark, ball 13, through the covers
23.2 Allen to White, no run. Forward to extra cover
23.1 Allen to White, no run. Forward defensive

End of over 23 (4 runs) Instonians 113-4
R McKinley 40* (51 balls, 5x4, 0x6) A White 0* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 3.4 overs
van der Merwe 6-0-44-2 Allen 3-1-9-1

22.6 van der Merwe to McKinley, 2 runs. Flicked through wide mid-on
22.5 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Late cut well fielded by Morgan Topping at a fourth slip
22.4 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Through to the keeper
22.3 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Drives to McCollum at mid-off
22.2 van der Merwe to McKinley, 2 runs. Drives through the covers
22.1 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Stays back and defends

End of over 22 (0 runs) Instonians 109-4
A White 0* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R McKinley 36* (45 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.4 overs
Allen 3-1-9-1 van der Merwe 5-0-40-2

21.6 Allen to White, no run. Another reverse sweep this time fielded by slip

12:46 PM Greg Thompson seems to the peacemaker. Umpire Balfour definitely not happy

12:45 PM Umpires speaking to Adam Dennison who has obviously said something and the captain has been brought in

Waringstown appeal confidently for the stumping ... (CricketEurope)

... and the umpires take exception to what Dennison has said (CricketEurope)

Rock is bowled by Allen (CricketEurope)

21.5 Allen to White, no run. Misses with the reverse sweep
21.4 Allen to White, no run. Huge appeal, was it for a catch behind or a stumping? To Waringstown's amazement, nothing given
21.3 Allen to White, no run. Through to the keeper
21.2 Allen to White, no run. Leaves that outside off
21.1 Allen to White, no run. Driven to Thompson at extra cover

End of over 21 (8 runs) Instonians 109-4
R McKinley 36* (45 balls, 5x4, 0x6) A White 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 1.4 overs
van der Merwe 5-0-40-2 Allen 2-0-9-1

20.6 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Can't make contact with that either, wide of off
20.5 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Missses outside off
20.4 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Defends to backward point
20.3 van der Merwe to McKinley, FOUR Flicked down leg and very fine goes to the boundary
20.2 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Misses with the cut shot, no feet movement
20.1 van der Merwe to McKinley, FOUR Driven through the covers

End of over 20 (5 runs) Instonians 101-4
A White 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R McKinley 28* (39 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.4 overs
Allen 2-0-9-1 van der Merwe 4-0-32-2

19.6 Allen to White, no run.
19.5 Allen to White, no run. Drives to mid-off
19.4 Allen to White, no run. Forward in defence
19.3 Allen to White, no run. Forward to mid-off

N Rock bowled Allen 26 (17 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 152.94
Partnership of 37 in 27 balls
Instonians 101-4 in 19.2 overs

19.2 Allen to Rock, OUT - BOWLED! Bowled him
19.2 Allen to Rock, WIDE
19.1 Allen to Rock, 2 runs.
19.1 Allen to Rock, WIDE

12:35 PM Another no ball in that over

End of over 19 (9 runs) Instonians 96-3
R McKinley 28* (38 balls, 2x4, 0x6) N Rock 24* (15 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 32 in 4.1 overs
van der Merwe 4-0-31-2 Allen 1-0-5-0

18.6 van der Merwe to Rock, 1 run.
18.5 van der Merwe to Rock, 2 runs.
18.4 van der Merwe to Rock, 2 runs. Very high to cow corner and another super stop by McCollum, one handed flicks it back
18.3 van der Merwe to McKinley, 1 run. Pulled from shoulder height to long leg
18.2 van der Merwe to McKinley, no run. Leaves that outside off, extra bounce
18.1 van der Merwe to Rock, 3 runs. Clipped off his legs and great chase by McCollum

End of over 18 (6 runs) Instonians 87-3
R McKinley 27* (36 balls, 2x4, 0x6) N Rock 16* (11 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 23 in 3.1 overs
Allen 1-0-5-0 van der Merwe 3-0-22-2

17.6 Allen to McKinley, no run. All along the ground to the bowler
17.5 Allen to McKinley, no run. Nearly a caught and bowled but must have been just short
17.4 Allen to McKinley, no run. Pushed to extra cover, Dennison
17.3 Allen to Rock, 1 run. Driven to mid-off
17.2 Allen to Rock, FOUR Driven down the ground
17.1 Allen to Rock, no run. Forward and into the covers

12:23 PM Just one over from Eaglestone and first spin introduced

12:22 PM Missed a no-ball in that over - the straight four. Seventh ball was a dot

End of over 17 (11 runs) Instonians 81-3
R McKinley 27* (32 balls, 2x4, 0x6) N Rock 11* (8 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 2.1 overs
van der Merwe 3-0-21-2 Eaglestone 1-0-5-0

16.6 van der Merwe to Rock, 1 run. Misfield at point gives up the single
16.5 van der Merwe to Rock, no run. Taken on the pad as he tries to play to leg
16.4 van der Merwe to Rock, FOUR Driven down the ground from the crease and couple of bounces to the boundary
16.2 van der Merwe to Rock, 2 runs. Better connection that time, flicked down to Allen at long leg and just beats the hard throw
16.1 van der Merwe to Rock, no run. Can only play that full ball onto his pads

End of over 16 (6 runs) Instonians 70-3
R McKinley 27* (32 balls, 2x4, 0x6) N Rock 0* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.1 overs
Eaglestone 1-0-5-0 van der Merwe 2-0-10-2

15.6 Eaglestone to McKinley, no run. Diving stop at mid-off by Mayes
15.5 Eaglestone to Rock, 1 leg bye.
15.5 Eaglestone to Rock, WIDE Down leg side
15.4 Eaglestone to McKinley, 1 run. Forward and out to the cover sweeper
15.4 Eaglestone to McKinley, WIDE Short and too high
15.3 Eaglestone to McKinley, 2 runs. Upper cut to thirdman
15.2 Eaglestone to McKinley, no run. Forward in defence
15.1 Eaglestone to McKinley, no run. Defends into the off side

End of over 15 (5 runs) Instonians 64-3
N Rock 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R McKinley 24* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
van der Merwe 2-0-10-2 Mitchell 7-1-29-0

14.6 van der Merwe to Rock, no run. Extra bounce and fended into the off side

S Dadswell c b van der Merwe 0 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 0.00
Partnership of 0 in 1 balls
Instonians 64-3 in 14.5 overs

A first ball dismissal for Dadswell (CricketEurope)

14.5 van der Merwe to Dadswell, OUT - CAUGHT! There's the big one, Dadswell goes first ball, super ball, gets the nick and straight to slip

Mayes takes the catch at third man to dismiss Smith (CricketEurope)

N Smith c Mayes b van der Merwe 11 (32 balls, 5x4, 0x6) SR: 34.38
Partnership of 26 in 39 balls
Instonians 64-2 in 14.4 overs

14.4 van der Merwe to Smith, OUT - CAUGHT!
14.3 van der Merwe to Smith, FOUR
14.2 van der Merwe to Smith, FOUR
14.1 van der Merwe to Smith, no run.

End of over 14 (12 runs) Instonians 59-1
N Smith 14* (28 balls, 3x4, 0x6) R McKinley 16* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 5.5 overs
Mitchell 7-1-29-0 van der Merwe 1-0-2-0

13.6 Mitchell to Smith, no run.
13.5 Mitchell to Smith, no run.
13.4 Mitchell to Smith, FOUR
13.3 Mitchell to Smith, FOUR
13.2 Mitchell to Smith, no run.
13.1 Mitchell to Smith, FOUR

End of over 13 (2 runs) Instonians 47-1
R McKinley 16* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6) N Smith 2* (22 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 4.5 overs
van der Merwe 1-0-2-0 Mitchell 6-1-17-0

12.6 van der Merwe to Smith, 1 run.
12.5 van der Merwe to Smith, no run.
12.4 van der Merwe to Smith, no run. Defends to backward point
12.3 van der Merwe to Smith, no run.
12.2 van der Merwe to Smith, no run. Dabbed into off side and thought about single but quickly sent back
12.1 van der Merwe to McKinley, 1 run. Outside edge to thirdman

11:57 AM First bowling change

End of over 12 (0 runs) Instonians 45-1
N Smith 1* (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R McKinley 15* (26 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 3.5 overs
Mitchell 6-1-17-0 Mayes 6-0-27-1

11.6 Mitchell to Smith, no run. Forward and into the covers
11.5 Mitchell to Smith, no run. Defends down the pitch, bowler fields
11.4 Mitchell to Smith, no run. Great ball somehow misses the edge
11.3 Mitchell to Smith, no run.
11.2 Mitchell to Smith, no run. Attempts to drive but beaten
11.1 Mitchell to Smith, no run.

11:52 AM Good news for Waringstown. McCollum is back on the field

End of over 11 (2 runs) Instonians 45-1
R McKinley 15* (26 balls, 2x4, 0x6) N Smith 1* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 2.5 overs
Mayes 6-0-27-1 Mitchell 5-0-17-0

10.6 Mayes to Smith, 1 run. Pulled to long leg
10.5 Mayes to Smith, no run. Drives on the bounce to Dennison in the covers
10.4 Mayes to Smith, no run. Forward and up to mid-off

This edge fails to carry to McCollum (CricketEurope)

This edge fails to carry to McCollum and he damages a finger in the attempt (CricketEurope)

10.4 Mayes to Smith, WIDE Short and too high
10.3 Mayes to Smith, no run. Pushed into the covers
10.2 Mayes to Smith, no run. Beaten as he drives
10.1 Mayes to Smith, no run.

End of over 10 (4 runs) Instonians 43-1
R McKinley 15* (26 balls, 2x4, 0x6) N Smith 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.5 overs
Mitchell 5-0-17-0 Mayes 5-0-25-1

9.6 Mitchell to McKinley, FOUR
9.5 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
9.4 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
9.3 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
9.2 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
9.1 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.

End of over 9 (1 run) Instonians 39-1
N Smith 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R McKinley 11* (20 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.5 overs
Mayes 5-0-25-1 Mitchell 4-0-13-0

8.6 Mayes to Smith, no run.

11:42 AM Seb Best on as substitute fielder. But will McCollum be able to bat?!

8.5 Mayes to Smith, no run. Nicked low to first slip and think there was an appeal for a catch but umpires say not out, just dropped short and McCollum has injured a finger and is coming off
8.4 Mayes to Smith, no run. Misses with the cut shot
8.3 Mayes to Smith, no run. Defends from the crease
8.2 Mayes to Smith, no run. Defends from the crease
8.2 Mayes to Smith, WIDE Down leg side

11:36 AM First shuffle of the normal Instonians batting order, the captain is in at three - not Rock

Carmichael is caught at second slip (CricketEurope)

C Carmichael c M Topping b Mayes 24 (29 balls, 4x4, 0x6) SR: 82.76
Partnership of 38 in 49 balls
Instonians 38-1 in 8.1 overs

8.1 Mayes to Carmichael, OUT - CAUGHT! Takes the edge and low to second slip, sharp catch

End of over 8 (2 runs) Instonians 38-0
R McKinley 11* (20 balls, 1x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 24* (28 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 38 in 8.0 overs
Mitchell 4-0-13-0 Mayes 4-0-24-0

7.6 Mitchell to McKinley, no run. Misses outside off
7.5 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
7.4 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
7.3 Mitchell to McKinley, 2 runs.
7.2 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
7.1 Mitchell to Carmichael, 3 runs. Cut away through point

End of over 7 (4 runs) Instonians 36-0
R McKinley 8* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 25* (28 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 36 in 7.0 overs
Mitchell 3-0-8-0 Mayes 4-0-27-0

6.6 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
6.5 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
6.4 Mitchell to McKinley, no run. Goes back and cut to backward point
6.3 Mitchell to McKinley, FOUR Pulled to long leg
6.2 Mitchell to McKinley, no run.
6.1 Mitchell to McKinley, no run. defends off the back foot

End of over 6 (7 runs) Instonians 32-0
C Carmichael 25* (28 balls, 5x4, 0x6) R McKinley 4* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 32 in 6.0 overs
Mayes 4-0-27-0 Mitchell 2-0-4-0

5.6 Mayes to McKinley, 1 run. Chopped past backward square
5.5 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Left outside off
5.4 Mayes to McKinley, no run. Turned to mid-wicket
5.3 Mayes to Carmichael, 1 run. Cut away to thirmdan
5.3 Mayes to Carmichael, WIDE
5.2 Mayes to Carmichael, no run.
5.1 Mayes to Carmichael, FOUR Through backward point

This one beats Carmichael outside the off stump (CricketEurope)

End of over 5 (9 runs) Instonians 25-0
C Carmichael 20* (25 balls, 4x4, 0x6) R McKinley 3* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 5.0 overs
Mayes 3-0-20-0 Mitchell 2-0-4-0

4.6 Mayes to Carmichael, no run.
4.5 Mayes to Carmichael, FOUR Inside edge flies to the fine leg boundary
4.4 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Misses with the attempted pull
4.3 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Beaten outside off as he pushes forward
4.2 Mayes to Carmichael, FOUR Upper cut over backward point
4.1 Mayes to McKinley, 1 run. Pushes forward bat and pad into the off side

End of over 4 (2 runs) Instonians 16-0
C Carmichael 12* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) R McKinley 2* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 4.0 overs
Mitchell 2-0-4-0 Mayes 2-0-11-0

3.6 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Forward and straight to point
3.5 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Beaten again outside off and he comes down the pitch
3.4 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Well forward and pushed back to the bowler
3.3 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Short and pulled but straight to mid-wicket, van der Merwe
3.3 Mitchell to Carmichael, WIDE Down leg side
3.2 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Beaten outside off as he pushes forward
3.1 Mitchell to McKinley, 1 run. Chopped past backward point, thirdman fields

End of over 3 (6 runs) Instonians 14-0
C Carmichael 12* (15 balls, 2x4, 0x6) R McKinley 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 3.0 overs
Mayes 2-0-11-0 Mitchell 1-0-2-0

2.6 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Shoulders arms
2.5 Mayes to Carmichael, FOUR Another lovely drive, this time backward of cover
2.4 Mayes to Carmichael, 2 runs. Tucked through mid-wicket
2.3 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Lunges forward in defence and gets inside edge
2.2 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Stays back and defends
2.1 Mayes to Carmichael, no run.

End of over 2 (2 runs) Instonians 8-0
R McKinley 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 6* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.0 overs
Mitchell 1-0-2-0 Mayes 1-0-5-0

1.6 Mitchell to McKinley, no run. Cut straight to point
1.5 Mitchell to Carmichael, 1 run. Turned round the corner
1.4 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Misses with the cut shot
1.3 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Cut to backward point
1.2 Mitchell to Carmichael, no run. Dabbed into the off side
1.1 Mitchell to McKinley, 1 run. Chopped away through backward point for his first CUp final run. Out for 0 in his previous two!

End of over 1 (6 runs) Instonians 6-0
C Carmichael 5* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R McKinley 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.0 overs
Mayes 1-0-5-0

0.6 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Defends into the off side
0.5 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Forward in defence and back down the pitch
0.4 Mayes to Carmichael, no run. Leaves that outside off
0.3 Mayes to Carmichael, FOUR Super cover drive all along the ground for the first boundary
0.2 Mayes to McKinley, 1 leg bye.
0.1 Mayes to Carmichael, 1 run. Pushed up to mid-on and Instonians are up and running

10:59 AM Ready to go

10:58 AM And the Waringstown players' tent has just blown aw

10:55 AM Forget to mention - it is windy! Very windy. I am having to hold my laptop in position

The teams with the Gallagher Senior Challenge Cup (CricketEurope)

Waringstown (CricketEurope)

Instonians (CricketEurope)

10:45 AM Teams now in the scoreboard

10:42 AM Graham Hume has failed to make the Waringstown line-up and he is replaced by another long-servant, Phil Eaglestone. We start at 11 o'clock

10:41 AM Team as expected with James Shannon making a first appearance of the season for Instonians in what will be his fifth Cup final. He comes in for Sully Gould with James Lambert and James Magee replacing the unavailable Ben Ross and David Agnew, who is on Ireland U15 duty

10:37 AM First news of the day is that Instonians have won the toss and will bat first. Confirmed team news shortly

10:31 AM Good morning from Stormont - a dry, cloudy morning but looks set to brighten up. It's NCU Challenge Cup Final day, fittingly, between the two best teams in the season so far, Instonians and Waringstown. The toss is imminent