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Belfast Telegraph
08-06-2025
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Donemana finish on right side of last-over drama to progress to Quarter-Finals in Irish Senior Cup
Needing five off the last over, Jotin cleared the ropes to finish unbeaten on 77 as they chased 223. He shared a fourth wicket stand of 71 with Irish international Andy McBrine (35), and when David O'Sullivan hit three sixes in a quickfire 27, it looked as if they would win comfortably. Merrion captain Max Sorensen had other ideas, and his five-wicket haul set up a tense finale that Donemana edged. Earlier, Merrion's Australian professional Connor Blaxall-Hill top-scored with 109, adding 143 for the third wicket with John Anderson (64), but their middle and late-order has been their Achilles' heel and they failed to fire in the latter stages – all out for 222. That was to prove their downfall. Lisburn and CIYMS made it three NI-based sides in the Quarter-Finals after they beat CSNI and Railway Union respectively. Lisburn were in early trouble in the all-NCU clash, with Sean Davey's opening spell having them in trouble at 61 for four. Not for the first time in the 2025 season, Neil Whitworth and Nigel Jones got them out of a sticky situation in a fifth wicket stand worth 65. Jones top-scored with 43, while Whitworth made 34 in a total of 180. It may not have looked too many, but an hour into the CSNI reply and they had stumbled to 55 for nine. Josh Manley claimed a five-wicket haul, and there were two apiece for Ryan MacBeth and Adam Kennedy. Paddy Beverland hit three sixes in a defiant 43 but it was all in vain as Lisburn won by 77 runs. CIYMS produced a fine all-round display to oust Railway Union. Herman Rolfes hit eight fours and two sixes in a fine unbeaten 98 that propelled the Belmont side to 252 for six in 41 overs. There were runs, too, for Chris Dougherty (53), Jack Beattie (30) and Carson McCullough (28). The Dublin side looked threatening as opener Hedayat Khogiana thumped 11 fours and four sixes in a 79-ball century, adding 116 for the second wicket with Irish youth international Robert O'Brien. It was very much in the balance at 161 for one in the 27th over, but teenage spinner Alex Armstrong broke the stand and went on to claim a five-wicket haul that included Ireland World Cup hero Kevin O'Brien in a 49-run win. Instonians bowed out at Pembroke despite the hosts missing no fewer than six Irish internationals. It was a seventh Andrew Balbirnie – surplus to requirements in T20Is – that was to be the match-winner. He survived an early lbw call to go on to make 118 (six fours, five sixes), sharing an opening stand of 102 with JJ Garth (40) as the hosts made 261 for seven. The Shaw's Bridge reply was poor as they slumped to 115 for nine, given some respectability by a last wicket partnership of 50 between James Lambert (31 not out) and James Magee (20). Coleraine must have thought they were in with a real chance against five-time winners North County after scoring 237 for three in 44 overs. Louren Steenkamp made an even-time unbeaten 134 that included nine fours and six sixes, adding 177 in 30 overs with former Irish international David Cooke. Brian Dunphy (86) and Jamie Grassi (79 not out) shared a match-winning fourth wicket stand of 156 to deny the Bannsiders. Carrickfergus won a last-ball thriller at home to Fox Lodge to be the only NCU representative in the last-eight of the National Cup, while Isaac Bird scored 121 as Ballyspallen beat tournament favourites The Hills and Glendermott won a low-scoring game at St Johnston. Meanwhile, Harry Brook's golden touch as England's white-ball captain continued as his side chased down 197 to clinch the T20 series with a four-wicket win over the West Indies in Bristol. Brook has now won all five games since taking over from Jos Buttler and has the chance to match the 3-0 ODI whitewash in Southampton on Tuesday.
Belfast Telegraph
03-06-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Table-topping Lisburn chase down Woodvale to make it five wins from five in NCU Premiership
Ludwig Kaestner thumped nine sixes and five fours in an unbeaten 98 as the Ballygomartin side posted what looked like a formidable 184 for four in their 20 overs. The overseas professional shared a second wicket partnership of 68 with Ruhan Pretorius, while Carl Robinson cleared the ropes twice in a breezy cameo. Irish international Matthew Humphreys and Josh Manley were the pick of the Wallace Park attack taking two wickets apiece. Lisburn were always in control of the chase, with Ross Adair making a quickfire 25, and Faiz Fazal (27) content to play second fiddle to Neil Whitworth as the pair added 83 for the third wicket to lay the perfect platform for the victory. Whitworth has been enjoying a prolific season with Lisburn, and he followed up Sunday's Man-of-the-Match innings with yet another decisive contribution. He top-scored with an unbeaten 65 from just 40 balls (seven fours, three sixes), finding the perfect ally in Nigel Jones. The former Irish international added 67 in six overs with Whitworth, hitting four sixes in an unbeaten 46 from only 22 deliveries as Lisburn clinched victory with 11 balls to spare. CIYMS are in fourth place after they gained their third League win of the campaign against a Cliftonville Academy side still searching for their first points. Skipper John Matchett was the Belmont side hero as he rescued his team from a very precarious 44 for four in the 12th over. Matchett clubbed five maximums and four boundaries in a 37-ball 57 that propelled his team to 116 for six — the one batter that mastered the difficult conditions. John Glass with three wickets for nine runs was the pick of the home side attack. The chase just never gained any momentum with only two players reaching double figures — Abhishek Raut (12) and Jared Wilson (11) — as they were bundled out for 88. Ben Snell claimed three victims, while there were two apiece for Matchett and Alex Armstrong in the 28-run win.
Belfast Telegraph
02-06-2025
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Lisburn maintain winning record to move clear at the top
Ludwig Kaestner thumped nine sixes and five fours in an unbeaten 98 as the Ballygomartin side posted what looked like a formidable 184 for four in their 20 overs. The overseas professional shared a second wicket partnership of 68 with Ruhan Pretorius, while Carl Robinson cleared the ropes twice in a breezy cameo. Irish international Matthew Humphreys and Josh Manley were the pick of the Wallace Park attack taking two wickets apiece. Lisburn were always in control of the chase, with Ross Adair making a quickfire 25, and Faiz Fazal (27) content to play second fiddle to Neil Whitworth as the pair added 83 for the third wicket to lay the perfect platform for the victory. Whitworth has been enjoying a prolific season with Lisburn, and he followed up Sunday's Man-of-the-Match innings with yet another decisive contribution. He top-scored with an unbeaten 65 from just 40 balls (seven fours, three sixes), finding the perfect ally in Nigel Jones. The former Irish international added 67 in six overs with Whitworth, hitting four sixes in an unbeaten 46 from only 22 deliveries as Lisburn clinched victory with 11 balls to spare. CIYMS are in fourth place after they gained their third league of the campaign against a Cliftonville Academy side still searching for their first points. Skipper John Matchett was the Belmont side hero as he rescued his team from a very precarious 44 for four in the 12th over. Matchett clubbed five maximums and four boundaries in a 37-ball 57 that propelled his team to 116 for six – the one batter that mastered the difficult conditions. John Glass with three wickets for nine runs was the pick of the home side attack. The chase just never gained any momentum with only two players reaching double figures – Abhishek Raut (12) and Jared Wilson (11) – as they were bundled out for 88. Ben Snell claimed three victims, while there were two apiece for Matchett and Alex Armstrong in the 28-run win.
Belfast Telegraph
16-05-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
CIYMS' century king John Matchett: Irish Cup always seems to bring out the best in me… now I'm ready to lead fresh charge
John Matchett is among exalted company when it comes to the Irish Cup. The CIYMS skipper's three centuries are only matched among NCU batsmen by Kyle McCallan and the late, great Raman Lamba.
Belfast Telegraph
05-05-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Lisburn and Instonians remain unbeaten after May Day fixtures
Faiz Fazal was the hero at Wallace Park as with 12 needed off the last two balls, the Indian professional showed why he is regarded as the best batsman in the country by clearing the ropes twice to seal a dramatic one-wicket win. His unbeaten 145 included eight fours and sixes as the Wallace Park side chased down CSNI's 256 for 6, with James Hunter also making 51. The result was tough on teenager Harry Dyer, who scored a half century along with Marc Ellison, and took two for 22 in his ten-overs spell. Instonians had Cian Robertson to thank for their two-wickets win at North Down. Needing nine off the final over, Robertson's unbeaten 62 got them over the line off the penultimate ball chasing 225. Kian Hilton top-scored for the Comber side with 69. It was a tale of three South African centuries at Ballygomartin Road, with Woodvale coming out on top against Templepatrick. Neil Brand hit 18 fours and three sixes on his way to 144 in the newly promoted side's 313 for 6. That proved little trouble as Ruhan Pretorius and Eddie Moore shared a third wicket partnership of 234 in 31 overs. Pretorius hit 14 fours and 6 sixes in a top score of 132, while Test player Moore's debut saw him clear the ropes nine times in an unbeaten 128. There was a shock at The Lawn where defending champions Waringstown lost to CIYMS by 12 runs. Tom Mayes' six-wicket haul looked to have them in control as the Belmont side were bowled out for 187 – Chris Dougherty making 61. However, despite opener Adam Dennison's 54 CIYMS earned the points as former Irish international leg-spinner Jacob Mulder picked up a five wickets haul, with two apiece for Herman Rolfes and teenage spinner Alex Armstrong. There was no shortage of drama at Moylena either, where Muckamore survived a late surge by Cliftonville Academy to win by 20 runs. Chasing 246, the home side looked well in control as CA slumped to 137 for 7. However, John Glass and Adam Kelso added 85 for the eighth wicket, before they lost three wickets in six balls to fall short. NCU PREMIERSHIP RESULTS Waringstown lost to CIYMS by 12 runs CIYMS 187 (40.4 overs; C Dougherty 61, J Beattie 21; Tom Mayes 6-27, R Allen 2-45) Waringstown 175 (42.3 overs; A Dennison 54, R Allen 23*; J Mulder 5-29, H Rolfes 2-23, A Armstrong 2-29) Woodvale beat Templepatrick by 7 wickets Templepatrick 313/6 (50 overs; N Brand 144, R Bryans 44, C Swart 27, R Greer 27, J Smyth 23; S Bunting 2-22, R Pretorius 2-47) Woodvale 318/3 (47.3 overs; R Pretorius 132, E Moore 128*, H Warke 34) North Down lost to Instonians by 2 wickets North Down 224/8 (50 overs , K Hilton 69, C Young 39, A Shields 34, S Saul 26, P Davison 25*, A White 3-46, S Dadswell 2-30) Instonians 225/8 (49.5 overs) C Robertson 50*, A White 46, C Carmichel 42, A Ly 35) Muckamore beat Cliftonville Academy by 20 runs Muckamore 245/8 (50 overs; J van der Merwe 64, S Gordon 33, Sathish Suresh 33, R Ranasinge 30, J Jackson 26; A Raut 3-45, B Kane 2-45, M McCord 2-46) Cliftonville Academy 225 (47.5 overs; J Glass 62, A Kelso 36, V Chopra 31, D Khan 31; Ethan Wilson 3-43, J van der Merwe 2-30, Satish Suresh 2-34) Lisburn beat CSNI by 1 wicket CSNI 256/6 (50 overs; M Ellison 88, H Dyer 53*, S Davey 31, S Thompson 26, P Beverland 20*) Lisburn 258/9 (50 overs, Faiz Fazal 145*, J Hunter 51; S Davey 3-53, H Dyer 2-22, M Foster 2-58)
