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Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors

Malahide, 1 June 2013
One-day interprovincial

10:34 AM Good morning from Malahide for the third one-day game of the inter-provincial series between Leinster Lightning and North West Warriors. Ian Callender here with ball by ball commentary and the good news is that it is a bright morning with the sun trying to peep through the clouds. Possibility of rain late afternoon but hopefully it won't affect the duration of the match

10:36 AM The team news is that Tyrone Kane and late call-up Patrick Collins have been left out of the Leinster team so, as expected, John Mooney makes his representative debut this season. David Barr is 12th man for the Warriors

10:39 AM We start in just over five minutes

10:45 AM Players in the middle and it will be Peter Connell to open the bowling from the pavilion end

0.1 Connell to Ackland, no run. Wide of off
0.2 Connell to Ackland, no run. And again watched through by the batsman
0.3 Connell to Ackland, no run. Again no stroke required, good bounce
0.4 Connell to Ackland, no run. Make that four in a row
0.5 Connell to Ackland, no run. And Ackland having a good look

End of over 1 (0 runs) Leinster Lightning 0-0
B Ackland 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Anderson 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 1.0 overs
Connell 1-1-0-0

0.6 Connell to Ackland, no run. Forced to play that, defends on leg side

10:50 AM You mightn't believe this - or you probably will - here comes the rain!

10:50 AM Umpires hoping it is a passing shower and we play on

1.1 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Defends into off side
1.2 J Thompson to Anderson, FOUR Half volley, dispatched through extra cover
1.3 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Misses with pull shot
1.4 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. No stroke outside off stump
1.5 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. And again left alone

End of over 2 (8 runs) Leinster Lightning 8-0
J Anderson 8* (6 balls, 2x4, 0x6) B Ackland 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.0 overs
J Thompson 1-0-8-0 Connell 1-1-0-0

1.6 J Thompson to Anderson, FOUR Short long-hop outside leg and pulled easily through square leg
2.1 Connell to Ackland, no run. Left alone
2.2 Connell to Ackland, no run. Taken on the pad as it nips back
2.3 Connell to Ackland, FOUR Nice shot through mid-on and flies over the fast, if bumpy outfield
2.4 Connell to Ackland, no run. Defends to the bowler
2.5 Connell to Ackland, no run. Defends better length ball into the covers, Stuart Thompson fields

End of over 3 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 12-0
B Ackland 4* (12 balls, 1x4, 0x6) J Anderson 8* (6 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 3.0 overs
Connell 2-1-4-0 J Thompson 1-0-8-0

2.6 Connell to Ackland, no run. Outside off again
3.1 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Shoulders arms
3.3 J Thompson to Anderson, FOUR Stroked through extra cover
3.2 J Thompson to Anderson, no run.
3.4 J Thompson to Anderson, 3 runs. Misfield in the slips by Riddles and it flies away to the boundary

End of over 4 (7 runs) Leinster Lightning 19-0
B Ackland 4* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) J Anderson 15* (10 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 4.0 overs
J Thompson 2-0-15-0 Connell 2-1-4-0

3.6 J Thompson to Ackland, no run.
3.5 J Thompson to Ackland, no run.
4.1 Connell to Anderson, no run. And Connell is going to have to come off, feeling his hamstring after that ball and North West having to bring on a bowler cold to finish the over. It will be Stuart Thompson

11:07 AM David Barr comes on as substitute, goes to mid-wicket

4.2 S Thompson to Anderson, no run. Defends into the covers
4.3 S Thompson to Anderson, 1 leg bye.
4.4 S Thompson to Ackland, no run. Flashes outside off, no contact
4.5 S Thompson to Ackland, no run. Full and dug out, back to the bowler

End of over 5 (2 runs) Leinster Lightning 21-0
J Anderson 15* (13 balls, 3x4, 0x6) B Ackland 5* (17 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 5.0 overs
S Thompson 0.5-0-1-0 J Thompson 2-0-15-0

4.6 S Thompson to Ackland, 1 run. Turned into the leg side

11:10 AM The rain did pass by the way, good decision by the umpires to stay on

5.1 J Thompson to Ackland, no run. Left alone, wide of off
5.2 J Thompson to Ackland, FOUR Down leg side, and flicked away to fine leg
5.3 J Thompson to Ackland, no run. Defends into the covers
5.4 J Thompson to Ackland, no run. Pushes into the offside
5.5 J Thompson to Ackland, no run. Steered to McDonnell in the gully
5.6 J Thompson to Ackland, WIDE Short ball down leg side

End of over 6 (5 runs) Leinster Lightning 26-0
B Ackland 9* (23 balls, 2x4, 0x6) J Anderson 15* (13 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 26 in 6.0 overs
J Thompson 3-0-20-0 S Thompson 0.5-0-1-0

5.6 J Thompson to Ackland, no run. Defends good length ball into the covers
6.1 S Thompson to Anderson, WIDE Outside off
6.1 S Thompson to Anderson, no run. Just gets a bat on that, nearly rolls back onto the stumps
6.2 S Thompson to Anderson, 1 run. Turned to long leg, Johnny Thompson fields
6.3 S Thompson to Ackland, no run. Hit on pad going down leg
6.4 S Thompson to Ackland, 2 runs. Uppishly through square leg
6.5 S Thompson to Ackland, no run. Better length defended into off side

End of over 7 (6 runs) Leinster Lightning 32-0
B Ackland 13* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6) J Anderson 16* (15 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 32 in 7.0 overs
S Thompson 1.5-0-7-0 J Thompson 3-0-20-0

6.6 S Thompson to Ackland, 2 runs. Eased to thirdman for two more
7.1 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Stretches and into the off side
7.2 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Forward defensive
7.3 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Back down the pitch
7.4 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Left alone, again good bounce
7.5 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. No stroke

End of over 8 (1 run) Leinster Lightning 33-0
B Ackland 13* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6) J Anderson 17* (21 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 8.0 overs
J Thompson 4-0-21-0 S Thompson 1.5-0-7-0

7.6 J Thompson to Anderson, 1 run. Pulled to mid-wicket, not well timed
8.1 S Thompson to Anderson, no run. Stroked to mid-off
8.2 S Thompson to Anderson, no run. Defends into off side
8.3 S Thompson to Anderson, FOUR Through extra cover
8.4 S Thompson to Anderson, no run. Left alone outside off
8.5 S Thompson to Anderson, FOUR Through the covers

End of over 9 (8 runs) Leinster Lightning 41-0
J Anderson 25* (27 balls, 5x4, 0x6) B Ackland 13* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 41 in 9.0 overs
S Thompson 2.5-0-15-0 J Thompson 4-0-21-0

8.6 S Thompson to Anderson, no run. Into the covers, defensively
9.1 J Thompson to Ackland, no run.
9.2 J Thompson to Ackland, 3 runs. Pulled through mid-wicket, stopped just inside the boundary
9.3 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Left alone
9.4 J Thompson to Anderson, no run.
9.5 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. Shoulders arms

End of over 10 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 44-0
J Anderson 25* (31 balls, 5x4, 0x6) B Ackland 16* (29 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 44 in 10.0 overs
J Thompson 5-0-24-0 S Thompson 2.5-0-15-0

9.6 J Thompson to Anderson, no run. And left alone again
10.1 S Thompson to Ackland, 3 runs. Through mid-off
10.2 S Thompson to Anderson, no run. Left alone
10.3 S Thompson to Anderson, SIX Pulled away over fine leg for the first maximum. I would suggest it will not be the last
10.4 S Thompson to Anderson, 1 run. Quick single into the leg side
10.5 S Thompson to Ackland, no run. Defends down the pitch

End of over 11 (10 runs) Leinster Lightning 54-0
B Ackland 19* (32 balls, 2x4, 0x6) J Anderson 32* (34 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 54 in 11.0 overs
S Thompson 3.5-0-25-0 J Thompson 5-0-24-0

10.6 S Thompson to Ackland, no run. Into the off side
11.1 Iftikhar to Anderson, no run. Turned into the leg side
11.3 Iftikhar to Anderson, 1 run. Quick single to mid-wicket
11.2 Iftikhar to Anderson, no run.
11.4 Iftikhar to Ackland, no run. Kept low and Ackland quickly down on it as it hurried through

End of over 12 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 57-0
B Ackland 21* (35 balls, 2x4, 0x6) J Anderson 33* (37 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 57 in 12.0 overs
Iftikhar 1-0-3-0 S Thompson 3.5-0-25-0

11.6 Iftikhar to Ackland, 2 runs. Pulled through mid-wicket
11.5 Iftikhar to Ackland, no run. Turned to short fine leg
12.1 Britton to Anderson, no run. Watches it through to the keeper, outside off
12.2 Britton to Anderson, no run. Turned into the leg side
12.3 Britton to Anderson, no run.
12.4 Britton to Anderson, no run. Defends into the off side
12.5 Britton to Anderson, no run. Good stop on the bounce by Stuart Thompson in the covers

End of over 13 (2 runs) Leinster Lightning 59-0
J Anderson 35* (43 balls, 5x4, 1x6) B Ackland 21* (35 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 59 in 13.0 overs
Britton 1-0-2-0 Hussain 1-0-3-0

12.6 Britton to Anderson, 2 runs. Wider and cut through point
13.1 Hussain to Ackland, 1 run. Through mid-on
13.2 Hussain to Anderson, 1 run. And again
13.3 Hussain to Ackland, 1 run. And make that three in row
13.4 Hussain to Anderson, 1 run. Another turned through square leg

End of over 14 (5 runs) Leinster Lightning 64-0
J Anderson 37* (45 balls, 5x4, 1x6) B Ackland 24* (39 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 64 in 14.0 overs
Hussain 2-0-8-0 Britton 1-0-2-0

13.6 Hussain to Ackland, 1 run. Eased to long-on, a worry for the Warriors that the runs continue to come so easily
13.5 Hussain to Ackland, no run. Defends down the pitch
14.1 Britton to Ackland, no run. Left outside off
14.2 Britton to Ackland, 1 run. Took single to Rankin at mid-off, would have been stranded if ball hit but it missed
14.3 Britton to Anderson, no run. Misses outside off
14.4 Britton to Anderson, no run. Left outside off
14.5 Britton to Anderson, no run. Played across the line and tamely to mid-on

End of over 15 (2 runs) Leinster Lightning 66-0
B Ackland 25* (41 balls, 2x4, 0x6) J Anderson 38* (49 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 66 in 15.0 overs
Britton 2-0-4-0 Hussain 2-0-8-0

14.6 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Flicked over square leg
15.2 Hussain to Anderson, no run. Into the leg side
15.1 Hussain to Anderson, no run. Turned to short fine leg
15.3 Hussain to Anderson, no run. Defends to square leg
15.4 Hussain to Anderson, 1 run. Down to long-on
15.5 Hussain to Ackland, FOUR Short and pulled through mid-wicket

End of over 16 (5 runs) Leinster Lightning 71-0
B Ackland 29* (43 balls, 3x4, 0x6) J Anderson 39* (53 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 71 in 16.0 overs
Hussain 3-0-13-0 Britton 2-0-4-0

15.6 Hussain to Ackland, no run. Straight to square leg
16.1 Britton to Anderson, no run. Defends into the covers
16.2 Britton to Anderson, no run. Straight to extra cover
16.3 Britton to Anderson, no run. Straight to point
16.4 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Into the covers, Stuart Thompson can't stop the single
16.5 Britton to Ackland, 1 run. Pulled away to long leg

End of over 17 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 74-0
B Ackland 30* (44 balls, 3x4, 0x6) J Anderson 41* (58 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 74 in 17.0 overs
Britton 3-0-7-0 Hussain 3-0-13-0

16.6 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Stopped by Campbell at mid-wicket
17.1 Hussain to Anderson, no run. Misses with sweep shot
17.2 Hussain to Anderson, 3 runs. Top edge from another sweep and almost a run-out but slight fumble by Dougherty taking the ball, think Ackland was home
17.3 Hussain to Ackland, no run. Defends down the pitch
17.4 Hussain to Ackland, FOUR Another sweep and this time it goes all the way to fine leg
17.5 Hussain to Ackland, no run. Forward defensive

End of over 18 (8 runs) Leinster Lightning 82-0
J Anderson 44* (60 balls, 5x4, 1x6) B Ackland 35* (48 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 82 in 18.0 overs
Hussain 4-0-21-0 Britton 3-0-7-0

17.6 Hussain to Ackland, 1 run. To long-on

11:58 AM And that is drinks with the Lightning in control on a very good pitch and a fast outfield. 300 looks very feasible

18.1 Britton to Ackland, 1 run. Pushed into the covers
18.2 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Turned to long leg
18.3 Britton to Ackland, no run. Shoulders arms
18.4 Britton to Ackland, no run. Taken on the pad outside off
18.5 Britton to Ackland, no run.

End of over 19 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 85-0
J Anderson 45* (61 balls, 5x4, 1x6) B Ackland 37* (53 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 85 in 19.0 overs
Britton 4-0-10-0 Hussain 4-0-21-0

18.6 Britton to Ackland, 1 run. Steered to thirdman
19.1 McBrine to Ackland, no run. Pushes first ball into the off side
19.2 McBrine to Ackland, no run. Shorter and pulled into the leg side
19.4 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. Full toss but straight to long-on
19.3 McBrine to Ackland, no run. Defends to Britton on at mid-off
19.5 McBrine to Anderson, 2 runs. Cut away through the covers

End of over 20 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 88-0
J Anderson 47* (63 balls, 5x4, 1x6) B Ackland 38* (57 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 88 in 20.0 overs
McBrine 1-0-3-0 Britton 4-0-10-0

19.6 McBrine to Anderson, no run. Defended to mid-wicket
20.1 Britton to Ackland, 1 run. Into the leg side, without too much control
20.2 Britton to Anderson, no run. Defends to mid-off
20.3 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Pulled into the leg side, good stop by Riddles
20.4 Britton to Ackland, 1 run. Pushed into the covers for another easy single
20.5 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Eased to mid-on

End of over 21 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 92-0
B Ackland 40* (60 balls, 4x4, 0x6) J Anderson 49* (66 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 92 in 21.0 overs
Britton 5-0-14-0 McBrine 1-0-3-0

20.6 Britton to Ackland, no run. Straight to Campbell at mid-wicket
21.1 McBrine to Anderson, FOUR Pulled to mid-wicket to bring up a fine 50
21.2 McBrine to Anderson, no run. Straight to mid-off
21.3 McBrine to Anderson, FOUR Another one pulled easily through mid-wicket, slow bowlers struggling here
21.4 McBrine to Anderson, 1 run. Turned to square leg
21.5 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. Through square leg

End of over 22 (11 runs) Leinster Lightning 103-0
B Ackland 41* (61 balls, 4x4, 0x6) J Anderson 59* (71 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 103 in 22.0 overs
McBrine 2-0-14-0 Britton 5-0-14-0

21.6 McBrine to Anderson, 1 run. To long-on
22.1 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Pulled to long leg
22.2 Britton to Ackland, no run. Defended into the covers, on the front foot
22.3 Britton to Ackland, 1 run. Nicely off his legs but straight to Johnny Thompson at long leg
22.4 Britton to Anderson, 1 run. Pushed through the covers
22.5 Britton to Ackland, FOUR Lofted over mid-wicket and the runs keep flowing

End of over 23 (11 runs) Leinster Lightning 114-0
B Ackland 50* (65 balls, 6x4, 0x6) J Anderson 61* (73 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 114 in 23.0 overs
Britton 6-0-25-0 McBrine 2-0-14-0

22.6 Britton to Ackland, FOUR Friendly full toss on leg stump, flicked through square leg to bring up his 50

12:19 PM Ackland's 50 two balls quicker than Anderson

23.2 McBrine to Ackland, 2 runs. Good running by Ackland back for the second to deep backward square
23.1 McBrine to Anderson, 1 run. To long on
23.3 McBrine to Ackland, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
23.4 McBrine to Ackland, no run. Misses with the reverse sweep
23.5 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. Easily into the leg side

End of over 24 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 118-1
B Ackland 53* (69 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
McBrine 3-0-18-1 Britton 6-0-25-0

J Anderson bowled McBrine 62 (75 balls, 7x4, 1x6) SR: 82.67
Partnership of 118 in 144 balls
Leinster Lightning 118-1 in 24.0 overs

23.6 McBrine to Anderson, OUT - BOWLED! Behind his legs and that's a bonus for the Warriors and the end of a super partnership

12:22 PM Balbirnie the new batsman. Can he continue where he left off in Canterbury on Thursday? As the sun comes out at Malahide

24.1 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Driven back to the bowler
24.2 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Up to Britton at mid-off
24.3 Riddles to Ackland, FOUR Full toss, high on the bat, but all the way through wide long-on
24.4 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Taken on the pad, going down leg
24.5 Riddles to Ackland, 1 run. Pulled into the wide open spaces on the leg side, Campbell at long leg

End of over 25 (5 runs) Leinster Lightning 123-1
A Balbirnie 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Ackland 58* (74 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.0 overs
Riddles 1-0-5-0 McBrine 3-0-18-1

24.6 Riddles to Balbirnie, no run. Defends into the off side
25.1 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. To long-on
25.3 McBrine to Balbirnie, no run. Off the back foot to short mid-wicket
25.2 McBrine to Balbirnie, no run. Defends into the covers
25.4 McBrine to Balbirnie, no run. Lunges forward in defence
25.5 McBrine to Balbirnie, 1 run. Easily to long-on

End of over 26 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 126-1
A Balbirnie 1* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Ackland 60* (76 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.0 overs
McBrine 4-0-21-1 Riddles 1-0-5-0

25.6 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. To long-on, off the back foot
26.1 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Very full and well dug out
26.2 Riddles to Ackland, FOUR On leg and flicked away fine, nice shot
26.3 Riddles to Ackland, 1 run. To long-on, Rankin quickly in
26.4 Riddles to Balbirnie, 1 run. Pushed into the covers
26.5 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Good length, defends to point

End of over 27 (6 runs) Leinster Lightning 132-1
B Ackland 65* (81 balls, 8x4, 0x6) A Balbirnie 2* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 3.0 overs
Riddles 2-0-11-0 McBrine 4-0-21-1

26.6 Riddles to Ackland, no run. More attacking but straight to point
27.1 McBrine to Balbirnie, no run. Defends to the bowler
27.2 McBrine to Balbirnie, 1 run. Down the pitch and up to long-on
27.3 McBrine to Ackland, 2 runs. Over mid-off, Britton back to field
27.4 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. Into the leg side for another easy single

A Balbirnie bowled McBrine 3 (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 33.33
Partnership of 18 in 23 balls
Leinster Lightning 136-2 in 27.5 overs

27.5 McBrine to Balbirnie, OUT - BOWLED! Chops onto his stumps so no flowing innings from Balbirnie today

End of over 28 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 136-2
A Cusack 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Ackland 68* (83 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
McBrine 5-0-25-2 Riddles 2-0-11-0

27.6 McBrine to Cusack, no run. Defends from the crease
28.1 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Defends into the off side
28.2 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Great stop and throw by Stuart Thompson at cover but he misses
28.3 Riddles to Ackland, 2 runs. Turned through mid-wicket
28.4 Riddles to Ackland, 1 run. Steered to backward point
28.5 Riddles to Cusack, 1 run. Through the covers to get off the mark

End of over 29 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 140-2
B Ackland 71* (88 balls, 8x4, 0x6) A Cusack 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.1 overs
Riddles 3-0-15-0 McBrine 5-0-25-2

28.6 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Misses the flick to leg
29.1 McBrine to Cusack, 1 run. Turned to backward square
29.2 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. All along the ground to long-on
29.3 McBrine to Cusack, 1 run. To Johnny Thompson at backward square
29.4 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. Down to Rankin at long-on
29.5 McBrine to Cusack, no run. Forward defensive

End of over 30 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 144-2
A Cusack 3* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Ackland 73* (90 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.1 overs
McBrine 6-0-29-2 Riddles 3-0-15-0

29.6 McBrine to Cusack, no run. Defends again from the crease
30.1 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Back to the bowler
30.2 Riddles to Ackland, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket, Ifti fields
30.3 Riddles to Cusack, no run. Down the pitch, the bowler fields
30.4 Riddles to Cusack, 1 run. Down to Rankin, now at the other end of the ground at long-on
30.5 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Straight to Stuart Thompson at extra cover

End of over 31 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 147-2
A Cusack 4* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Ackland 75* (94 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 3.1 overs
Riddles 4-0-18-0 McBrine 6-0-29-2

30.6 Riddles to Ackland, 1 run. Flicked off his legs through square leg
31.2 McBrine to Ackland, no run. Back to the bowler
31.1 McBrine to Ackland, no run.
31.3 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. Through mid-wicket
31.4 McBrine to Cusack, 1 run. Off the back foot into the covers
31.5 McBrine to Ackland, 1 run. Pulled to Hussain at mid-wicket

End of over 32 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 150-2
A Cusack 5* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Ackland 77* (98 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 4.1 overs
McBrine 7-0-32-2 Riddles 4-0-18-0

31.6 McBrine to Cusack, no run. Driven to mid-off, but not well timed

12:48 PM Finally a measure of control from the bowlers these last five overs

32.1 Riddles to Ackland, 1 run. To long-on
32.2 Riddles to Cusack, no run. Could have been a run out there as Ackland looked for single to backward point and Cusack didn't move but throw missed
32.3 Riddles to Cusack, 1 run. Takes it this time, off the back foot into the covers
32.4 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Off the back foot, mistimed to backward point
32.5 Riddles to Ackland, no run. Defends into the covers

End of over 33 (2 runs) Leinster Lightning 152-3
A Cusack 6* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Riddles 5-0-20-1 McBrine 7-0-32-2

B Ackland c Hussain b Riddles 78 (102 balls, 8x4, 0x6) SR: 76.47
Partnership of 16 in 31 balls
Leinster Lightning 152-3 in 33.0 overs

32.6 Riddles to Ackland, OUT - CAUGHT! Pulled to mid-wicket as the runs dried up and the pressure told

12:52 PM O'Brien the new batsman, scorer of a century in the Lightning's first one-day game against the Knights

33.1 McBrine to Cusack, 2 runs. Dabbed down to thirdman

A Cusack c & b McBrine 8 (14 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 57.14
Partnership of 2 in 2 balls
Leinster Lightning 154-4 in 33.2 overs

33.2 McBrine to Cusack, OUT - CAUGHT! Driven straight back and low catch held
33.4 McBrine to Poynter, no run. Defends down the pitch
33.3 McBrine to Poynter, no run.
33.5 McBrine to Poynter, 2 runs. Off the edge to thirdman

End of over 34 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 156-4
A Poynter 2* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K O'Brien 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.4 overs
McBrine 8-0-36-3 Riddles 5-0-20-1

33.6 McBrine to Poynter, no run.
34.1 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Back to the bowler
34.2 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Fumble there by Dougherty
34.3 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Turned to mid-wicket
34.4 Riddles to O'Brien, FOUR Driven through extra cover
34.5 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Into the covers

End of over 35 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 160-4
K O'Brien 4* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Poynter 2* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.4 overs
Riddles 6-0-24-1 McBrine 8-0-36-3

34.6 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Full and straight to extra cover

12:59 PM Powerplay signalled by the umpire but McBrine to continue

35.1 McBrine to Poynter, 1 run. To mid-on
35.3 McBrine to O'Brien, 1 run. Up to long-on
35.2 McBrine to O'Brien, no run. Defended into the leg side
35.4 McBrine to Poynter, no run. Defends from the crease
35.5 McBrine to Poynter, no run. Turned to Hussain at mid-wicket

End of over 36 (2 runs) Leinster Lightning 162-4
A Poynter 3* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K O'Brien 5* (8 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.4 overs
McBrine 9-0-38-3 Riddles 6-0-24-1

35.6 McBrine to Poynter, no run. Forward defensive so no change in the batting in the powerplay - so far
36.1 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Driven to mid-off
36.2 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Defends to mid-off
36.3 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Uppishly to mid-wicket
36.4 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Misses with cut shot outside off, well up
36.5 Riddles to O'Brien, 1 run. Another throw misses the stumps, this time from Stuart Thompson on the turn at cover, O'Brien would have been short

End of over 37 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 165-4
A Poynter 5* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K O'Brien 6* (13 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 3.4 overs
Riddles 7-0-27-1 McBrine 9-0-38-3

36.6 Riddles to Poynter, 2 runs. Steered to thirdman

1:07 PM And that's the second drinks break. Good fight back by the Warriors in the last 10 overs, three wickets for 33 runs. But Lightning still well placed with 13 overs remaining

37.2 McBrine to Poynter, no run. Back to the bowler
37.1 McBrine to O'Brien, 1 run. To mid-wicket
37.3 McBrine to Poynter, 1 run. To long-on
37.4 McBrine to O'Brien, no run. Defends to the bowler
37.5 McBrine to O'Brien, no run. Into the covers

End of over 38 (2 runs) Leinster Lightning 167-4
K O'Brien 7* (17 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Poynter 6* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 4.4 overs
McBrine 10-0-40-3 Riddles 7-0-27-1

37.6 McBrine to O'Brien, no run. To mid-on

1:11 PM Fine spell from McBrine comes to an end

38.1 Riddles to Poynter, no run. Goes back in defence as ball nips back
38.2 Riddles to Poynter, 1 run. To long-on
38.3 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
38.4 Riddles to O'Brien, 2 runs. Chipped over mid-wicket
38.5 Riddles to O'Brien, 1 run. Down to wide long-on, Rankin still patrolling the boundary

End of over 39 (4 runs) Leinster Lightning 171-4
A Poynter 7* (14 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K O'Brien 10* (20 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 5.4 overs
Riddles 8-0-31-1 McBrine 10-0-40-3

38.6 Riddles to Poynter, no run. Actually got an overthrow there
39.2 McBrine to Poynter, no run.
39.1 McBrine to Poynter, no run. Defends into the covers
39.3 McBrine to Poynter, 1 run. Turned into the leg side
39.4 McBrine to O'Brien, 2 runs. Misfield by Britton at mid-off gives up second
39.5 McBrine to O'Brien, 1 run. Turned to short fine leg

End of over 40 (5 runs) Leinster Lightning 176-4
A Poynter 9* (18 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K O'Brien 13* (22 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 22 in 6.4 overs
McBrine 11-0-44-3 Riddles 8-0-32-1

39.6 McBrine to Poynter, no run. Back to the bowler
40.2 Riddles to O'Brien, no run. Back to the bowler
40.1 Riddles to O'Brien, 2 runs. To long-off
40.3 Riddles to O'Brien, 2 runs. Another misfield, by McDonnell at point this time
40.4 Riddles to O'Brien, 1 run. Off the back foot into the covers
40.5 Riddles to Poynter, 1 run. In the air but short of Rankin

End of over 41 (8 runs) Leinster Lightning 184-4
K O'Brien 20* (27 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Poynter 10* (19 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 30 in 7.4 overs
Riddles 9-0-40-1 Hussain 5-0-25-0

40.6 Riddles to O'Brien, 2 runs. O'Brien has to scramble back for second
41.1 Hussain to Poynter, 2 runs. To fine leg, via the edge
41.2 Hussain to Poynter, no run. Turned to mid-wicket
41.4 Hussain to Poynter, no run. Back down the pitch
41.3 Hussain to Poynter, no run. Into the covers
41.5 Hussain to Poynter, no run. Through mid-wicket

End of over 42 (3 runs) Leinster Lightning 187-4
K O'Brien 20* (27 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Poynter 13* (25 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 8.4 overs
Hussain 6-0-28-0 Riddles 9-0-40-1

41.6 Hussain to Poynter, 1 run. Pulled to backward square but only a single. Runs still hard to come by
42.1 Riddles to Poynter, 1 run. McDonnell misfields again in the covers
42.2 Riddles to O'Brien, 1 run. In the air through mid-off
42.3 Riddles to Poynter, 1 run. Through mid-wicket
42.4 Riddles to O'Brien, SIX First maximum from the captain, over long-on
42.5 Riddles to O'Brien, 1 run. Flicked through square leg, Poynter turns down the second

End of over 43 (11 runs) Leinster Lightning 198-4
K O'Brien 28* (30 balls, 1x4, 1x6) A Poynter 16* (28 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 44 in 9.4 overs
Riddles 10-0-51-1 Hussain 6-0-28-0

42.6 Riddles to Poynter, 1 run. Steered to backward point
43.1 Hussain to Poynter, 2 runs. Diving stop on the mid-wicket boundary
43.2 Hussain to Poynter, no run.
43.3 Hussain to Poynter, no run. Misses with the pull shot
43.4 Hussain to Poynter, SIX Doesn't miss that one, although McDonnell got a hand to could only help it over
43.5 Hussain to Poynter, 1 run. To long-on, along the ground

End of over 44 (9 runs) Leinster Lightning 207-4
K O'Brien 28* (31 balls, 1x4, 1x6) A Poynter 25* (33 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 53 in 10.4 overs
Hussain 7-0-37-0 Riddles 10-0-51-1

43.6 Hussain to O'Brien, no run. Straight to McBrine at mid-wicket
44.1 J Thompson to Poynter, FOUR Chipped down the ground, over the umpire's head
44.2 J Thompson to Poynter, 1 run. Pushed into the covers, full length stop by McDonnell
44.3 J Thompson to O'Brien, 1 run. Through the covers
44.4 J Thompson to Poynter, 1 run. Along the ground to Rankin at long-on
44.5 J Thompson to O'Brien, 1 run. Through the covers

End of over 45 (8 runs) Leinster Lightning 215-4
A Poynter 31* (37 balls, 1x4, 1x6) K O'Brien 30* (33 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 61 in 11.4 overs
J Thompson 6-0-32-0 Hussain 7-0-37-0

44.6 J Thompson to Poynter, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
45.1 Hussain to O'Brien, no run. Misses with sweep shot, taken on the pad
45.2 Hussain to O'Brien, 1 run. Along the ground to long-on
45.3 Hussain to Poynter, no run. Another missed sweep shot, outside off
45.4 Hussain to Poynter, 1 run. Punched to long-on, O'Brien looking for second, not there
45.5 Hussain to O'Brien, 2 runs. Dragged down and stroked through extra cover

End of over 46 (5 runs) Leinster Lightning 220-4
A Poynter 32* (39 balls, 1x4, 1x6) K O'Brien 34* (37 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 66 in 12.4 overs
Hussain 8-0-42-0 J Thompson 6-0-32-0

45.6 Hussain to O'Brien, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket
46.1 J Thompson to O'Brien, 2 runs. Pulled through mid-wicket, Campbell, the forgotten bowler, on the boundary
46.2 J Thompson to O'Brien, FOUR Cut away through backward point
46.3 J Thompson to O'Brien, FOUR Another through backward point, off the back foot in the air
46.4 J Thompson to O'Brien, no run. Misses with the pull shot
46.5 J Thompson to O'Brien, 1 run. DROPPED. By Barr on the cover boundary, straight in and straight out. How many will that cost?

End of over 47 (12 runs) Leinster Lightning 232-4
K O'Brien 45* (42 balls, 3x4, 1x6) A Poynter 33* (40 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 78 in 13.4 overs
J Thompson 7-0-44-0 Hussain 8-0-42-0

46.6 J Thompson to Poynter, 1 run. To thirdman
47.1 Hussain to Poynter, no run. Misses with reverse sweep
47.2 Hussain to Poynter, 1 run. Into the space at mid-wicket but good work by Stuart Thompson keeps them to a single
47.3 Hussain to O'Brien, 1 run. Leading edge drops safely at mid-off

A Poynter bowled Hussain 34 (43 balls, 1x4, 1x6) SR: 79.07
Partnership of 80 in 86 balls
Leinster Lightning 234-5 in 47.4 overs

47.4 Hussain to Poynter, OUT - BOWLED! Misses sweep shot and Hussain hits

1:44 PM John Mooney enters the arena with 14 balls remaining

1:45 PM Seem to be changing the ball. Lot of interest from the two Warriors bowlers

47.5 Hussain to Mooney, NO BALL 2 runs. Smashed down the ground and too many inside the circle
47.5 Hussain to Mooney, no run. Cut to backward point

End of over 48 (7 runs) Leinster Lightning 239-5
J Mooney 4* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K O'Brien 46* (43 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 5 in 0.2 overs
Hussain 9-0-49-1 J Thompson 7-0-44-0

47.6 Hussain to Mooney, 2 runs. Through the covers, off the back foot
48.1 J Thompson to O'Brien, FOUR Pulled to long leg to bring up his 50
48.2 J Thompson to O'Brien, 1 run. Pushed into the off side

1:51 PM Long discussion about the field placings and sightscreen being moved as Thompson comes round the wicket

48.3 J Thompson to Mooney, WIDE Outside off
48.3 J Thompson to Mooney, SIX Over long-off. That's what he tried to do first ball but boundary rather longer at the other end
48.4 J Thompson to Mooney, no run. Pulled straight to square leg

J Mooney c Britton b J Thompson 10 (6 balls, 0x4, 1x6) SR: 166.67
Partnership of 17 in 7 balls
Leinster Lightning 251-6 in 48.5 overs

48.5 J Thompson to Mooney, OUT - CAUGHT! Didn't get hold of that, straight to long-on

End of over 49 (14 runs) Leinster Lightning 253-6
K O'Brien 53* (46 balls, 4x4, 1x6) M Sorensen 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.1 overs
J Thompson 8-0-58-1 Hussain 9-0-49-1

48.6 J Thompson to O'Brien, 2 runs. Short and pulled to long leg
49.1 Hussain to Sorensen, 1 run. Stays in his crease and played to mid-wicket
49.2 Hussain to O'Brien, FOUR Down leg side and helped to the fine leg boundary
49.3 Hussain to O'Brien, FOUR Swept away to long leg
49.4 Hussain to O'Brien, FOUR Too short and pulled away through mid-wicket
49.5 Hussain to O'Brien, SIX Pulled through mid-wicket as ball dropped short again

End of over 50 (19 runs) Leinster Lightning 272-6
K O'Brien 71* (51 balls, 7x4, 2x6) M Sorensen 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 1.1 overs
Hussain 10-0-68-1 J Thompson 8-0-58-1

49.6 Hussain to O'Brien, no run. Missed sweep shot and stops in front of him

2:01 PM Well it isn't 300 but it is certainly a defendable total even on this pitch. O'Brien dropped on 44, as expected, was vital but it was a pretty good fightback by Warriors after a storming start by the Lightning openers, Ben Ackland and John Anderson who also got 50s

2:03 PM McBrine the pick of the North West bowlers but Connell injured his hamstring and was missed. Lunch break is 45 minutes so Warriors start in pursuit of 273 to win at 2.45pm

2:40 PM Umpires on their way out for the second innings

2:43 PM Ready to go, Sorensen to open the bowling

0.1 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Defends into the leg side
0.2 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Shoulders arms
0.3 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. And again
0.4 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Repeat of the first over of the Lightning innings, no stroke again
0.5 Sorensen to McDonnell, WIDE Outside off
0.5 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Goes back and defends into the off

End of over 1 (1 run) North West Warriors 1-0
N McDonnell 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) D Rankin 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.0 overs
Sorensen 1-0-1-0
North West Warriors need 272 runs to win in 49.0 overs.

0.6 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run.
1.1 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Defends from the crease
1.2 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Defends down the pitch
1.3 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Shoulders arms
1.4 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Left alone outside off

End of over 2 (0 runs) North West Warriors 1-0
D Rankin 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 2.0 overs
Richardson 1-1-0-0 Sorensen 1-0-1-0
North West Warriors need 272 runs to win in 48.0 overs.

1.6 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Left alone
1.5 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Defends into the covers
2.1 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
2.2 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run.
2.3 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Beaten outside off stump as ball moves away
2.4 Sorensen to McDonnell, WIDE Down leg side
2.4 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Stroked into the covers
2.5 Sorensen to McDonnell, 3 runs. Through the covers and McDonnell just makes it back for the third, although Sorensen did miss the stumps

End of over 3 (4 runs) North West Warriors 5-0
D Rankin 0* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 3* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 3.0 overs
Sorensen 2-0-5-0 Richardson 1-1-0-0
North West Warriors need 268 runs to win in 47.0 overs.

2.6 Sorensen to Rankin, no run. Shoulders arms
3.2 Richardson to McDonnell, no run.
3.1 Richardson to McDonnell, no run.
3.3 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Defends into the covers
3.4 Richardson to McDonnell, 1 run. Turned to fine leg
3.5 Richardson to Rankin, 1 run. To thirdman

End of over 4 (2 runs) North West Warriors 7-0
N McDonnell 4* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6) D Rankin 1* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 4.0 overs
Richardson 2-1-2-0 Sorensen 2-0-5-0
North West Warriors need 266 runs to win in 46.0 overs.

3.6 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Turned into the leg side
4.1 Sorensen to Rankin, no run. Nearly chopped onto his stumps, as he is forced back
4.2 Sorensen to Rankin, no run. Play and a miss outside off
4.3 Sorensen to Rankin, no run. Defends into the off side
4.4 Sorensen to Rankin, 1 run. Short of O'Brien at second slip and deflected to thirdman
4.5 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Into the leg side

End of over 5 (1 run) North West Warriors 8-0
N McDonnell 4* (18 balls, 0x4, 0x6) D Rankin 2* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 5.0 overs
Sorensen 3-0-6-0 Richardson 2-1-2-0
North West Warriors need 265 runs to win in 45.0 overs.

4.6 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Taken high on the pad
5.1 Richardson to Rankin, 1 leg bye.
5.2 Richardson to McDonnell, 1 run. Steered to thirdman
5.3 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Defends to the bowler
5.4 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Goes back and defends
5.5 Richardson to Rankin, no run. Off the back foot into the covers

End of over 6 (2 runs) North West Warriors 10-1
N McDonnell 5* (19 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Richardson 3-1-3-1 Sorensen 3-0-6-0
North West Warriors need 263 runs to win in 44.0 overs.

D Rankin c Ackland b Richardson 2 (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 11.76
Partnership of 10 in 36 balls
North West Warriors 10-1 in 6.0 overs

5.6 Richardson to Rankin, OUT - CAUGHT! Goes back and rears at him and gently up in the air for simple catch to mid-wicket
6.1 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Defends on the back foot. Good opening bowling from both ends
6.3 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Full and into the leg side
6.2 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Into off side
6.4 Sorensen to McDonnell, 1 run. Nicely into line on the back foot and into the covers
6.5 Sorensen to Campbell, no run. Plenty of time as he plays into the covers

End of over 7 (1 run) North West Warriors 11-1
S Campbell 0* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 6* (23 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.0 overs
Sorensen 4-0-7-0 Richardson 3-1-3-1
North West Warriors need 262 runs to win in 43.0 overs.

6.6 Sorensen to Campbell, no run. Plays and misses outside off
7.1 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Appeal for leg before but outside the line
7.2 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Defends into off side
7.3 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Forward defensive
7.4 Richardson to McDonnell, no run.
7.5 Richardson to McDonnell, FOUR First boundary of the innings, driven down the ground

End of over 8 (4 runs) North West Warriors 15-1
N McDonnell 10* (29 balls, 1x4, 0x6) S Campbell 0* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 2.0 overs
Richardson 4-1-7-1 Sorensen 4-0-7-0
North West Warriors need 258 runs to win in 42.0 overs.

7.6 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Fishes for that outside off
8.2 Sorensen to Campbell, no run.
8.1 Sorensen to Campbell, no run.
8.3 Sorensen to Campbell, no run. Defends into off side
8.4 Sorensen to Campbell, no run. Useful ball, outside off, lifts and moves

End of over 9 (0 runs) North West Warriors 15-1
S Campbell 0* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 10* (29 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 3.0 overs
Sorensen 5-1-7-0 Richardson 4-1-7-1
North West Warriors need 258 runs to win in 41.0 overs.

8.6 Sorensen to Campbell, no run. Leaves that outside off as it moves away
8.5 Sorensen to Campbell, no run.
9.1 Richardson to McDonnell, FOUR Off the back foot through mid-off
9.2 Richardson to McDonnell, 2 runs. Tucked down to long leg
9.3 Richardson to McDonnell, 1 run. Cut through point
9.4 Richardson to Campbell, no run. Left outside off
9.5 Richardson to Campbell, no run. Fishes at that and misses

End of over 10 (11 runs) North West Warriors 26-1
S Campbell 0* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 17* (32 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 4.0 overs
Richardson 5-1-14-1 Sorensen 5-1-7-0
North West Warriors need 247 runs to win in 40.0 overs.

9.6 Richardson to Campbell, 4 leg byes.
10.1 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run.
10.2 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Off the back foot to mid-off
10.4 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Into the leg side
10.3 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run.
10.5 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. To mid-on

End of over 11 (0 runs) North West Warriors 26-1
N McDonnell 17* (38 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Campbell 0* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 5.0 overs
Sorensen 6-2-7-0 Richardson 5-1-14-1
North West Warriors need 247 runs to win in 39.0 overs.

10.6 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run.
11.1 Richardson to Campbell, 3 runs. Through the covers, stops just short of the boundary
11.2 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Defends into the covers
11.3 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. And again
11.4 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Mistimed to mid-off
11.5 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Play and miss outside off

End of over 12 (3 runs) North West Warriors 29-1
N McDonnell 17* (43 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Campbell 3* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 6.0 overs
Richardson 6-1-17-1 Sorensen 6-2-7-0
North West Warriors need 244 runs to win in 38.0 overs.

11.6 Richardson to McDonnell, no run. Back into line and defends
12.1 Sorensen to Campbell, no run.
12.4 Cusack to Campbell, no run.
12.3 Cusack to Campbell, no run.
12.2 Cusack to Campbell, no run.
Apologies Cusack is now bowling from the Castle End, this is his third over! Started with two maidens12.5 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Flashes outside off and misses

End of over 13 (0 runs) North West Warriors 29-1
S Campbell 3* (18 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 17* (43 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 7.0 overs
Cusack 3-1-0-0 Richardson 6-1-17-1
North West Warriors need 244 runs to win in 37.0 overs.

12.6 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Defends to mid-off
13.1 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. That reared and McDonnell did well to fend it into the slips
13.2 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Into the covers
13.3 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Sorensen on target again
13.4 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Pushes into the off side

End of over 14 (1 run) North West Warriors 30-1
S Campbell 3* (19 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 18* (48 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 8.0 overs
Sorensen 5-0-8-0 Cusack 3-3-0-0
North West Warriors need 243 runs to win in 36.0 overs.

13.6 Sorensen to Campbell, no run.
13.5 Sorensen to McDonnell, 1 run.
14.1 Cusack to McDonnell, no run. Down the pitch, but straight to the bowler
14.2 Cusack to McDonnell, no run. Short and goes for the pull but misses
14.3 Cusack to McDonnell, 1 run. Turned through square leg
14.4 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Defends to point
14.5 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Squeezed to backward point and Richardson shies at the non-striker's end and McDonnell was actually out of his ground but throw just misses

End of over 15 (1 run) North West Warriors 31-1
S Campbell 3* (22 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 19* (51 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 9.0 overs
Cusack 4-3-1-0 Sorensen 5-0-8-0
North West Warriors need 242 runs to win in 35.0 overs.

14.6 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Plays and misses
15.1 Sorensen to McDonnell, no run. Defends on the back foot
15.2 Sorensen to McDonnell, 1 run. Flicked off his legs to deep square, Ackland fields
15.3 Sorensen to Campbell, FOUR Nice way to hit your first boundary, stroked through the covers
15.4 Sorensen to Campbell, no run. Beats the outside edge
15.5 Sorensen to Campbell, no run. Turned through mid-wicket

End of over 16 (5 runs) North West Warriors 36-1
S Campbell 7* (26 balls, 1x4, 0x6) N McDonnell 20* (53 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 26 in 10.0 overs
Sorensen 6-0-13-0 Cusack 4-3-1-0
North West Warriors need 237 runs to win in 34.0 overs.

15.6 Sorensen to Campbell, no run.
16.1 Cusack to McDonnell, no run. Played in front of him, bowler follows through

N McDonnell bowled Cusack 20 (55 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 36.36
Partnership of 26 in 62 balls
North West Warriors 36-2 in 16.2 overs

16.2 Cusack to McDonnell, OUT - BOWLED! Inside edge on his stumps
16.3 Cusack to Hussain, 1 run. Turned down to long leg
16.4 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Straight to backward point, Mooney fields
16.5 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Again finds the fielder at the finer of the two backward points, Richardson

End of over 17 (1 run) North West Warriors 37-2
S Campbell 7* (29 balls, 1x4, 0x6) I Hussain 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.4 overs
Cusack 5-3-2-1 Sorensen 6-0-13-0
North West Warriors need 236 runs to win in 33.0 overs.

16.6 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Another play and a miss

3:44 PM Now it's John Mooney

17.1 Mooney to Hussain, no run. Outside off
17.2 Mooney to Hussain, no run. And again, no stroke
17.3 Mooney to Hussain, FOUR Inside edge flies away to fine leg
17.4 Mooney to Hussain, no run. No stroke
17.5 Mooney to Hussain, 1 run. Down to thirdman

End of over 18 (5 runs) North West Warriors 42-2
S Campbell 7* (30 balls, 1x4, 0x6) I Hussain 6* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.4 overs
Mooney 1-0-5-0 Cusack 5-3-2-1
North West Warriors need 231 runs to win in 32.0 overs.

17.6 Mooney to Campbell, no run. Fishes for that and misses
18.1 Cusack to Hussain, no run. Defends into the leg side
18.2 Cusack to Hussain, 1 run. Tucked down to Sorensen at fine leg
18.3 Cusack to Campbell, no run. Defends to point
18.4 Cusack to Campbell, 2 runs. Pulled into the space at mid-wicket
18.5 Cusack to Campbell, 1 run. Steered to thirdman

End of over 19 (4 runs) North West Warriors 46-2
I Hussain 7* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6) S Campbell 10* (33 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 2.4 overs
Cusack 6-3-6-1 Mooney 1-0-5-0
North West Warriors need 227 runs to win in 31.0 overs.

18.6 Cusack to Hussain, no run. Forward defensive
19.1 Mooney to Campbell, 3 runs. Half chance to van der Merwe at extra cover, slow to react, probably should have been caught
19.2 Mooney to Hussain, no run. Shoulders arms
19.3 Mooney to Hussain, no run. Forward defensive
19.4 Mooney to Hussain, no run. Beats the outside edge
19.5 Mooney to Hussain, no run. Misses with pull shot

End of over 20 (3 runs) North West Warriors 49-2
I Hussain 7* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) S Campbell 13* (34 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 3.4 overs
Mooney 2-0-8-0 Cusack 6-3-6-1
North West Warriors need 224 runs to win in 30.0 overs.

19.6 Mooney to Hussain, no run. Left alone outside off and that is drinks

3:55 PM Run rate already up to 7 and a half runs per over required after superb opening spells by all three bowlers and with Mooney now on and van der Merwe to come there is no respite on the horizon

3:58 PM So Cusack off after six overs for 6 runs and a wicket and replaced by VDM

20.1 van der Merwe to Campbell, WIDE Down leg side first up
20.1 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run. Not sure what sort of a shot that was, missed outside off
20.2 van der Merwe to Campbell, FOUR But no doubt about that, thumped over mid-off for his second boundary
20.3 van der Merwe to Campbell, 1 run. Into mid-wicket
20.4 van der Merwe to Hussain, 1 run. Turned through square leg

End of over 21 (7 runs) North West Warriors 56-2
S Campbell 18* (39 balls, 2x4, 0x6) I Hussain 8* (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 4.4 overs
van der Merwe 1-0-7-0 Mooney 2-0-8-0
North West Warriors need 217 runs to win in 29.0 overs.

20.6 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run.
20.5 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run.
21.1 Mooney to Hussain, 2 runs. Through mid-off
21.2 Mooney to Hussain, no run. Forward defensive

I Hussain c & b Mooney 10 (18 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 55.56
Partnership of 22 in 31 balls
North West Warriors 58-3 in 21.3 overs

21.3 Mooney to Hussain, OUT - CAUGHT! Top edge from pull and goes straight up
21.4 Mooney to McBrine, no run. Well up and defended
21.5 Mooney to McBrine, no run. Short ball which he sways away from

End of over 22 (6 runs) North West Warriors 62-3
S Campbell 22* (42 balls, 3x4, 0x6) A McBrine 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 0.3 overs
Mooney 3-0-14-1 van der Merwe 1-0-7-0
North West Warriors need 211 runs to win in 28.0 overs.

21.6 Mooney to Campbell, FOUR Pulled away to long leg
They crossed at the fall of the last wicket22.1 van der Merwe to McBrine, no run. Played to mid-off
22.2 van der Merwe to McBrine, no run. Defends from the crease, risky against VDM
22.3 van der Merwe to McBrine, 1 run. Stroked through the covers to get off the mark
22.5 van der Merwe to Campbell, 1 run. Beats Mooney's dive in the covers
22.4 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run. Into the covers

End of over 23 (2 runs) North West Warriors 64-3
A McBrine 1* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Campbell 23* (44 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.3 overs
van der Merwe 2-0-9-0 Mooney 3-0-14-1
North West Warriors need 209 runs to win in 27.0 overs.

22.6 van der Merwe to McBrine, no run. Mooney quickly in to stop the single
23.1 Mooney to Campbell, no run. Straight to cover
23.2 Mooney to Campbell, no run. Off the back foot into the covers

4:10 PM Mooney coming round the wicket

23.3 Mooney to Campbell, no run. Defends into the covers
23.4 Mooney to Campbell, 1 run. Whipped off the legs to mid-on
23.5 Mooney to McBrine, 1 run. Effort ball, steered to thirdman

End of over 24 (2 runs) North West Warriors 66-3
S Campbell 24* (49 balls, 3x4, 0x6) A McBrine 2* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.3 overs
Mooney 4-0-16-1 van der Merwe 2-0-9-0
North West Warriors need 207 runs to win in 26.0 overs.

23.6 Mooney to Campbell, no run. Defends into leg side
24.1 van der Merwe to McBrine, no run. Cut straight to backward point
24.2 van der Merwe to McBrine, no run. Off the back foot to cover

A McBrine c McAllister b van der Merwe 2 (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 25.00
Partnership of 8 in 18 balls
North West Warriors 66-4 in 24.3 overs

24.3 van der Merwe to McBrine, OUT - CAUGHT! Gets an edge down leg side and keeper holds on
24.5 van der Merwe to Campbell, 1 run. To long-on
24.4 van der Merwe to S Thompson, 1 run. Through mid-wicket

End of over 25 (5 runs) North West Warriors 71-4
S Campbell 25* (50 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Thompson 4* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 0.3 overs
van der Merwe 3-0-14-1 Mooney 4-0-16-1
North West Warriors need 202 runs to win in 25.0 overs.

24.6 van der Merwe to S Thompson, 3 runs. Reverse sweep played very fine
25.1 Mooney to S Thompson, no run. Beaten outside off stump
25.2 Mooney to S Thompson, 1 run. Push and run to mid-on
25.3 Mooney to Campbell, 1 leg bye.
25.4 Mooney to S Thompson, no run. Cut away, one bounce to Cusack at short thirdman
25.5 Mooney to S Thompson, no run. Goes back and defends on the leg side

End of over 26 (2 runs) North West Warriors 73-4
S Thompson 5* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Campbell 25* (51 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 1.3 overs
Mooney 5-0-17-1 van der Merwe 3-0-14-1
North West Warriors need 200 runs to win in 24.0 overs.

25.6 Mooney to S Thompson, no run. Pulled to mid-wicket, may have carried, very sharp chance to Ackland as rain starts to fall
26.1 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run. Defends to mid-off
26.2 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run. Straight to cover
26.4 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run. Down the pitch but intercepted at cover
26.3 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run. To wide mid-on
26.5 van der Merwe to Campbell, 1 run. Beats the Mooney dive this time

End of over 27 (2 runs) North West Warriors 75-4
S Campbell 26* (56 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Thompson 6* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 2.3 overs
van der Merwe 4-0-16-1 Mooney 5-0-17-1
North West Warriors need 198 runs to win in 23.0 overs.

26.6 van der Merwe to S Thompson, 1 run. All along the ground through the covers

4:23 PM Rain continues to fall but looks like they are staying out

27.1 Mooney to S Thompson, FOUR Driven through mid-off as rain falls heavily but could be just a shower
27.2 Mooney to S Thompson, 2 runs. Whipped through mid-wicket
27.3 Mooney to S Thompson, no run. Misses with pull shot as rain fades
27.4 Mooney to S Thompson, no run.
27.5 Mooney to S Thompson, 1 run. Turned to long leg
27.6 Mooney to Campbell, 5 WIDES. Down leg side

End of over 28 (13 runs) North West Warriors 88-4
S Thompson 13* (13 balls, 1x4, 0x6) S Campbell 27* (57 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 22 in 3.3 overs
Mooney 6-0-30-1 van der Merwe 4-0-16-1
North West Warriors need 185 runs to win in 22.0 overs.

27.6 Mooney to Campbell, 1 run. To thirdman and that is comfortably North West's best over
28.1 van der Merwe to Campbell, 1 bye.
28.2 van der Merwe to S Thompson, no run. Misses with reverse sweep
28.3 van der Merwe to S Thompson, no run. Quicker one outside off, no contact
28.4 van der Merwe to S Thompson, 1 run. Off the back foot through the covers
28.5 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run. Defends to mid-on
28.6 van der Merwe to Campbell, no run.
29.2 Mooney to S Thompson, 1 run. Into the covers
29.1 Mooney to S Thompson, no run.

S Campbell c Ackland b Sorensen 27 (62 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 43.55
Partnership of 25 in 31 balls
North West Warriors 91-5 in 29.4 overs

29.4 Sorensen to Campbell, OUT - CAUGHT! And Sorensen does get the breakthrough, pulled straight to deep mid-wicket
29.3 Sorensen to Campbell, no run.
29.5 Sorensen to S Thompson, WIDE Down leg side
29.5 Sorensen to S Thompson, no run. Driven into the off side
29.6 Sorensen to S Thompson, 1 run. Push and run to van der Merwe at mid-off
30.2 van der Merwe to S Thompson, 1 run. Pushed into the covers
30.1 van der Merwe to S Thompson, no run.
30.3 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run. Forward defensive
30.4 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run. Defends into leg side
30.5 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run. Up to mid-off

End of over 31 (-49 runs) North West Warriors 95-5
S Thompson 17* (22 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Riddles 1* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.2 overs
van der Merwe 6-0-19-1 Sorensen 7-0-16-1
North West Warriors need 178 runs to win in 19.0 overs.

30.6 van der Merwe to Riddles, 1 run. To long-off
31.1 Sorensen to Riddles, 1 run. Quick single into the covers
31.3 Sorensen to S Thompson, FOUR Followed by a thick edge to thirdman
31.2 Sorensen to S Thompson, FOUR Down the ground
31.4 Sorensen to S Thompson, 1 run. Through square leg
31.5 Sorensen to Riddles, no run. Full and well dug out

End of over 32 (10 runs) North West Warriors 105-5
A Riddles 2* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Thompson 26* (25 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 2.2 overs
Sorensen 8-0-26-1 van der Merwe 6-0-19-1
North West Warriors need 168 runs to win in 18.0 overs.

31.6 Sorensen to Riddles, no run. Driven back to the bowler

S Thompson bowled van der Merwe 26 (26 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 100.00
Partnership of 14 in 15 balls
North West Warriors 105-6 in 32.1 overs

32.1 van der Merwe to S Thompson, OUT - BOWLED! That was just about yorked
32.2 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Defends
32.3 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Defends into the off side
32.4 van der Merwe to J Thompson, 1 run. Out to Richardson at point
32.5 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run. Comes forward in defence

End of over 33 (2 runs) North West Warriors 107-6
J Thompson 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Riddles 3* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.5 overs
van der Merwe 7-0-21-2 Sorensen 8-0-26-1
North West Warriors need 166 runs to win in 17.0 overs.

32.6 van der Merwe to Riddles, 1 run. To long-on

4:50 PM Spin at both ends now as Balbirnie is introduced

33.1 Balbirnie to Riddles, 1 run. Slogged to wide long-on
33.2 Balbirnie to J Thompson, no run. Left alone outside off
33.3 Balbirnie to J Thompson, 1 run. Through the covers
33.4 Balbirnie to Riddles, no run. Just gets to the pitch of that
33.5 Balbirnie to Riddles, 1 run. To long-off

End of over 34 (3 runs) North West Warriors 110-6
J Thompson 2* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Riddles 5* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.5 overs
Balbirnie 1-0-3-0 van der Merwe 7-0-21-2
North West Warriors need 163 runs to win in 16.0 overs.

33.6 Balbirnie to J Thompson, no run. Forward defensive

4:53 PM Run rate now over 10

34.2 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run. On the bounce back to the bowler
34.1 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run.
34.3 van der Merwe to Riddles, 1 run. Turned to square leg
34.4 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Forward defensive
34.5 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Off the back foot, defends into the covers

End of over 35 (1 run) North West Warriors 111-6
J Thompson 2* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Riddles 6* (15 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 2.5 overs
van der Merwe 8-0-22-2 Balbirnie 1-0-3-0
North West Warriors need 162 runs to win in 15.0 overs.

34.6 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Taken on pad

4:55 PM Batting powerplay called.

35.2 Balbirnie to Riddles, 1 run. Pulled to Anderson on the deep mid-wicket boundary
35.1 Balbirnie to Riddles, no run.
35.4 Balbirnie to J Thompson, FOUR In the air through mid-off
35.3 Balbirnie to J Thompson, no run. Defends to backward point
35.5 Balbirnie to J Thompson, 2 runs. Through the covers for two more

End of over 36 (8 runs) North West Warriors 119-6
A Riddles 7* (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Thompson 9* (13 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 3.5 overs
Balbirnie 2-0-11-0 van der Merwe 8-0-22-2
North West Warriors need 154 runs to win in 14.0 overs.

35.6 Balbirnie to J Thompson, 1 run. Sorensen stretches his legs and nearly gets there at long leg, half chance
36.1 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Turned to Richardson at short fine leg
36.2 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Forward defensive
36.3 van der Merwe to J Thompson, no run. Tried to nudge it past slip but good stop by O'Brien
36.4 van der Merwe to J Thompson, 1 run. Eased to long-on

End of over 37 (1 run) North West Warriors 120-6
A Riddles 7* (19 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Thompson 10* (17 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 15 in 4.5 overs
van der Merwe 9-0-23-2 Balbirnie 2-0-11-0
North West Warriors need 153 runs to win in 13.0 overs.

36.6 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run. Defends into leg side
36.5 van der Merwe to Riddles, no run.

J Thompson c Richardson b Balbirnie 10 (19 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 52.63
Partnership of 15 in 31 balls
North West Warriors 120-7 in 37.2 overs

37.2 Balbirnie to J Thompson, OUT - CAUGHT! Holes out to long-off
37.1 Balbirnie to J Thompson, no run. Left alone

A Riddles c Sorensen b Balbirnie 7 (20 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 35.00
Partnership of 0 in 1 balls
North West Warriors 120-8 in 37.3 overs

37.3 Balbirnie to Riddles, OUT - CAUGHT! Balbirnie on a hat-trick as Riddles pulls to deep mid-wicket
37.4 Balbirnie to Dougherty, 2 runs. Cut away through backward point
37.5 Balbirnie to Dougherty, no run. Beats outside edge

End of over 38 (2 runs) North West Warriors 122-8
RL Dougherty 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Britton 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.3 overs
Balbirnie 3-0-13-2 van der Merwe 9-0-23-2
North West Warriors need 151 runs to win in 12.0 overs.

37.6 Balbirnie to Dougherty, no run. Misses with sweep shot
38.2 van der Merwe to Britton, no run. Defends into leg side
38.1 van der Merwe to Britton, no run.
38.3 van der Merwe to Britton, no run. Good stop by Balbirnie at extra cover
38.4 van der Merwe to Britton, no run. And on the other side by Mooney

End of over 39 (0 runs) North West Warriors 122-8
A Britton 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) RL Dougherty 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 1.3 overs
van der Merwe 10-1-23-2 Balbirnie 3-0-13-2
North West Warriors need 151 runs to win in 11.0 overs.

38.6 van der Merwe to Britton, no run.
38.5 van der Merwe to Britton, no run. Bowler maintains the standards from a drive
39.1 Balbirnie to Dougherty, no run. Plays and misses

RL Dougherty c Anderson b Balbirnie 2 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 40.00
Partnership of 2 in 11 balls
North West Warriors 122-9 in 39.2 overs

39.2 Balbirnie to Dougherty, OUT - CAUGHT! Pulled to deep square and the end is nigh

5:10 PM Connell reappears for the first time since 11am without a runner

39.3 Balbirnie to Connell, no run. Beaten outside off
39.5 Balbirnie to Connell, no run. Defends from the crease
39.4 Balbirnie to Connell, no run. Defends back to the bowler

End of over 40 (1 run) North West Warriors 123-9
A Britton 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Connell 1* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.4 overs
Balbirnie 4-0-14-3 van der Merwe 10-1-23-2
North West Warriors need 150 runs to win in 10.0 overs.

39.6 Balbirnie to Connell, 1 run. Pulled to deep square couple of bounces to Anderson this time

P Connell c O'Brien b Anderson 1 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 20.00
Partnership of 1 in 5 balls
North West Warriors 123-10 in 40.1 overs

40.1 Anderson to Connell, OUT - CAUGHT! Leg spinner strikes with first ball, edge off the keeper's gloves to slip and that is game over

5:18 PM So devastating performance by the Lightning although the Warriors will be disappointed with their bowling at the start and their batting. Only two players getting over 20 and Scott Campbell top score with 27.

5:19 PM The Lightning bowling did not have a weak link, with the possible exception of Mooney feeling his way back to the crease at this level. Balbirnie actually ended up as the leading wicket-taker as the Warriors batsmen found their fielders but Sorensen, Cusack and van der Merwe all bowled somewhere near the top of their game.

5:23 PM The Warriors must regroup and get into three-day mode very quickly. They are in action again starting on Tuesday with their game against the Northern Knights at Eglinton. That's an 11am start and hope you can rejoin me for ball by ball commentary on that one. Until then this is Ian Callender saying good evening from Malahide