Interprovincial Cricket 2014

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Irish Men's Interprovincial Competitions

2014

3 Day Championship Results

                            P    W    T    D    L   BP  Pts
LCU                         4    3    0    1    0   23   74
NCU                         4    1    0    1    2   19   38
NWCU                        4    1    0    0    3   19   35

Scorecard North West Warriors (20) beat Northern Knights (4) by 44 runs, 26 August.
Scorecard Northern Knights (8) drew with Leinster Lightning (6), 12 August.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (23) beat North West Warriors (5) by 65 runs, 1 July.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (23) beat Northern Knights (4) by 157 runs, 19 June.
Scorecard Northern Knights (21) beat North West Warriors (5) by 8 wickets, 3 June.
Scorecard North West Warriors (5) lost to Leinster Lightning (22) by 4 wickets, 20 May.

1 Day Trophy Results

                            P    W    T   NR    L   BP  Pts
Leinster Lightning          4    4    0    0    0    1   17         
Northern Knights            4    1    0    1    2    1    7         
North West Warriors         4    0    0    1    3    0    2

Scorecard Leinster Lightning beat Northern Knights by 2 wickets, 20 September.
Scorecard Northern Knights (0) lost to Leinster Lightning (4) by 47 runs, 14 September.
Scorecard North West Warriors (0) lost to Leinster Lightning (4) by 54 runs (D/L), 16 August.
Scorecard Northern Knights (5) beat North West Warriors (0) by 106 runs (D/L), 14 July.
Scorecard North West Warriors (2) v Northern Knights (2) - no result, 26 May.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (4) beat North West Warriors (0) by 19 runs, 3 May.

T20 Cup Results

                            P    W    T   NR    L   BP  Pts
North West Warriors         4    2    0    1    1    1   11         
Leinster Lightning          4    1    0    2    1    0    8         
Northern Knights            4    1    0    1    2    0    6

Scorecard Leinster Lightning (2) v Northern Knights (2) - match abandoned, 3 August.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (2) v North West Warriors (2) - match abandoned, 3 August.
Scorecard Northern Knights (0) lost to v Leinster Lightning (4) by 15 runs, 13 July.
Scorecard Northern Knights (0) lost to North West Warriors (4) by 3 wickets, 13 July.
Scorecard North West Warriors (5) beat Leinster Lightning by 30 runs (D/L), 6 July.
Scorecard North West Warriors (0) lost to Northern Knights (4) by 7 wickets, 6 July.

Reports & Articles

Leinster sign off with win ()

Right to the end, class rose to the top as Leinster Lightning completed a clean sweep of victories in the Newstalk inter-provincial Cup.

Lightning finish series with win ()

In what was in all truth a lacklustre match Lightning defeated the holders Northern Knights by two wickets.

Anderson stars as Lightning edge out Knights ()

John Anderson top scored with 80 helping Leinster Lightning to a narrow two wicket win against Northern Knights in the final match of the Newstalk Inter-Provincial series at Rathmines.

Northern Knights Squad to face Leinster Lightning squad for last interpro of the season ()

Final match in the Newstalk IP50 takes place on Saturday 20 September at Rathmines.

Poynter points the way ()

A superb undefeated century by Andrew Poynter gave Leinster Lightning their second trophy of the season as they clinched the Newstalk inter-provincial Cup with a game to spare.

Prolific Poynter leads Leinster to glory ()

A superb undefeated century by Andrew Poynter gave Leinster Lightning their second trophy of the season as they clinched the Newstalk inter-provincial Cup with a game to spare.

Poynter missing from Leinster squad ()

Centurion Andrew Poynter misses out on the final game of the interpro weekend.

Poynter century leads Lightning to title ()

Andrew Poynter's unbeaten 123 leads Leinster Lightning to 47 run win against Northern Knights and seal Newstalk Inter-Provincial Cup.

Northern Knights squad to face Leinster Lightning ()

The Northern Knights Squad to face the Leinster Lightning in the one day Newstalk IP Championship on Sunday 14 September has been announced.

Yaqoob Ali named in Lightning squad ()

There are only two changes from the Lightning's previous match with Stuart Poynter unavailable due to commitments with Durham and Eddie Richardson injured.

Rao salutes summer of progress ()

Rao however had faith not only in his own ability but also a belief that he could bring together a select squad of young NW cricketers and give them the direction they needed to take their game to the next level.

Improved batting leads to exciting finale ()

A much improved batting display by both sides could yet ensure an exciting finish to the Newstalk Inter-provincial Championship series with the Northern Knights needing another 107 runs on the final day

McBrine spins Warriors to narrow win against Northern Knights ()

Andrew McBrine took 5 for 52 to spin his NW Warriors side to a hard fought 44 run win against The Northern Knights in their Newstalk Inter-Provincial clash at Eglinton.

Wickets galore on first day ()

The final match in the Newstalk inter-provincial match was careering towards a two-day finish after 23 wickets fell in a hectic opening day at Eglinton.

Honours even after intriguing second day ()

It's honours even after an intriguing second day's play in the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship game between the North West Warriors and Northern Knights at Eglinton.

Wickets tumble on first day of Inter-Provincial clash ()

An amazing 23 wickets tumbled on a bowler dominated first day of the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship clash between the North West Warriors and Northern Knights at Eglinton.

Depleted squads for Warriors and Knights ()

Last three-day game hit by availability problems for both sides.

Northern Knights Squad to face North West Warriors ()

Andrew White will again captain the Northern Knights against North West Warriors in the 3 day Newstalk IP Championship from 26-28 August at Eglinton. Several players were unavailable for selection.

Bonus for Lightning ()

LEINSTER Lightning's bonus point from Saturday's win over the Warriors means that Northern Knights must win both next month's games against Leinster Lightning if they are to retain the trophy.

Lightning go top of table ()

Leinster Lightning leapt to the top of the Newstalk Inter-provincial Cup table with victory over the North West Warriors but the weather was the real winner at Strabane Park.

Warriors brought down to earth by dominant Lightning ()

Andrew Balbirnie stars as Leinster Lightning beat the Warriors by 54 runs.

Balbirnie stars as Leinster beat NW Warriors ()

Andrew Balbirnie enjoyed a day to remember as he helped Leinster Lightning to a comfortable 54 runs (D/L) win against North West Warriors in the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Cup at Strabane.

Mooney lifts title for Leinster yet again ()

For the second year in a row at The Lawn, John Mooney received the inter-provincial championship trophy as captain of Leinster Lightning, confirming their dominance of the three-day game.

Leinster Lightning clinch Championship ()

Leinster Lightning are the 2014 Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship winners after their rain affected game with Northern Knights petered out into a tame draw at Waringstown.

Stuart Poynter in Lightning squad ()

Stuart Poynter and Andrew Balbirnie named in Leinster Lightning squad for Warriors clash at Strabane.

Rain curtails Knights v Lightning clash ()

Heavy rain has curtailed the first day of the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship match between Northern Knights and Leinster Lightning at Waringstown.

Carroll replaces Coghlan in Leinster squad ()

Bill Coghlan is unavailable due to work commitments and has been replaced by Railway Union's Kenny Carroll.

Warriors under strength for Lightning clash ()

NW Warriors missing four first choice players for 50 overs game against Leinster Lightning on Saturday.

Anderson returns but Collins misses out for Lightning ()

This squad sees the inclusion of a fully fit vice-captain John Anderson with Pat Collins missing out due to fracturing two toes last weekend.

Knights name squad to face Lightning ()

Three players are named in the squad for the first time; Robert McKinley, Neill Gill and Stephen Bunting.

Smile of a thousand words ()

When the first of this season's three Interprovincial trophies was being handed out on Sunday, few would have anticipated that it would be Andy McBrine who would be giving the acceptance speech

Remarkable turnaround for Warriors ()

Just a year after failing to win a match in the Newstalk Twenty20 inter-provincial Trophy, North West Warriors were yesterday crowned 2014 champions.

Lightning seeking to win trophy for Johnston ()

THE Newstalk Interpro T20 series reaches its climax today with a double-header blitz at Sydney Parade. It sees the Leinster Lightning needing two wins to keep the trophy they won in the inaugural of the competition.

NW Warriors clinch trophy following abandonments ()

The North West Warriors are the winners of the 2014 Newstalk Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy following the abandonment of both scheduled fixtures.

Knights name squad for T20 clash - updated ()

Due to injury Allen Coulter has withdrawn from the Northern Knights squad for their final T20 game against Leinster Lightning at Pembroke on Sunday. He is replaced by Stephen Bunting ( Instonians).

Improving Warriors eyeing T20 silverware ()

Regardless of what happens at Sydney Parade on Sunday, 2014 has certainly been the summer that the North West Warriors announced themselves on the Interprovincial circuit.

Bray at the helm for Lightning clashes ()

Jeremy Bray will be coaching Leinster Lightning alongside Mark Jones in the absence of Trent Johnston on Sunday.

Lightning keep the faith ()

John Anderson returns from injury to bolster strong Leinster Lightning squad.

Warriors name squad for T20 showdown ()

North West Warriors missing Andrew Riddles for crucial showdown clash with Leinster Lightning.

Classy Poynter delivers for Lightning ()

Ireland international Andrew Poynter played easily the best innings of the day as Leinster Lightning beat the Northern Knights in Sunday's first Newstalk Twenty20 match at Comber.

What a difference a day makes ()

Northern Knights, beaten in both Twenty20 games on Sunday, bounced back with an emphatic victory over the North West Warriors at Comber to go to the top of the Newstalk Inter-provincial Cup table.

Fun Day becomes Horror Show ()

THE Northern Knights' Family Fun Day turned into a horror show on the pitch as they lost both Twenty20 matches and handed the initiative to North West Warriors.

Knights rout Warriors in rain-ruined contest ()

Northern Knights outplay North West Warriors in totally one-sided contest.

Close shave but Warriors go top of T20 table ()

NW Warriors edge out Northern Knight by three wickets in low scoring contest at Comber.

Leinster level it up in T20 Championship ()

Leinster Lightning were straight back on the winning trail in the first of the Interprovincial T20 matches at Comber.

McLoughlin replaces Coghlan in Lightning squad ()

The side shows only one change from that which lost to the North-West Warriors at Bready with Cormac McLoughlin replacing Bill Coghlan.

Moran, Allen and Britton added to Warriors squad ()

Mattie Moran, Andy Britton and Brian Allen added to NW Warriors squad.

Coulter and Getkate return to Knights squad ()

The Northern Knights squads for the Newstalk IPT20 on 13 July and one day interpro against North West Warriors.

Warriors unable to build on rare win ()

The North West Warriors failed to follow up their first ever win in a Twenty20 inter-provincial but they have ensured there will be three competitive teams for the second round of matches in Comber next Sunday.

Warriors break T20 duck ()

They've had to wait for a while but the North West Warriors ended their win-less Interprovincial T20 run on Sunday when proving too strong for Leinster Lightning in an entertaining encounter at Magheramason.

Mixed fortunes for Warriors ()

There were mixed fortunes for hosts North West Warriors in the first round of the Newstalk Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy held at Bready.

Lightning on course to defend title ()

LEINSTER Lightning look well placed to defend the Newstalk Interprovincial Championship after a 65 run win over North-West Warriors

McBrine heroics can't save Warriors ()

Andy McBrine led from the front as North West Warriors finally reached 200 in a three-day inter-provincial but the captain's defiant 87 was not enough to stave off a third successive defeat.

Chopra and McClintock added to Warriors squad ()

Rishi Chopra and William McClintock added to Warriors squad for T20 clashes at Bready.

Rushe called up to Knights squad ()

Instonians left-arm spinner Zac Rushe replaces Nigel Jones.

Lightning ring changes for T20 clash ()

Andrew Balbirnie, Kenny Carroll and Barry McCarthy in Lightning squad for Warriors clash on Sunday.

Mooney leads from the front ()

John Mooney grabbed three wickets as Leinster Lightning's quartet of international bowlers proved too strong for the North-West Warriors on the second day.

Warriors host T20 Inter-Pro festival ()

This Sunday is a huge day for local cricket as Bready host the Interprovincial T20 day invoving the Warriors, the Northern Knights and Leinster Lightning.

Zach Rushe called into Northern Knights T20 squad ()

Northern Knights Squad for Newstalk IPT20 at Bready announced.

Lightning too strong for Warriors ()

Leinster Lightning extended their lead at the top of the table in the Newstalk 106-108 FM Interprovincial Championship when they completed a comprehensive victory by 65 runs over North-West Warriors.

Warriors batting fails again ()

North West Warriors' batting failed them again, for the fifth successive innings this season in the Newstalk inter-provincial championship.

Lightning complete win over Warriors ()

Leinster Lightning extended their lead at the top of the championship table following their 65 run win over the North West Warriors at Malahide on the final day of their Newstalk Inter-Provincial clash.

Lightning in cruise control ()

Throughout the Championship the Warriors have had a major difficulty scoring runs and that pattern was not altered today as they were bowled out for 188 before tea.

Leinster fightback stuns Warriors ()

The Warriors took nine Leinster Lightning wickets for 190 before tea on the first day of the championship game at Malahide but, remarkably, the league leaders were still batting at the close.

Lightning strikes twice with last wicket partnership ()

However not for the first time this season a last wicket partnership changed the course of the match.

Lightning continue to dominate Warriors ()

It was an all-too-familiar story at Malahide as Leinster Lightning turned the screw on the second day of their Championship game against the North West Warriors.

Last wicket Lightning stand frustrates Warriors yet again ()

Leinster Lightning hold all the aces going into Day 2 of their match with the North West Warriors after an unbroken last wicket partnership of 109 saw them close play on 299 for 9.

Ackland replaces Anderson in Lightning squad ()

Ben Ackland called up as replacement for injured John Anderson.

Barnes named in Warriors squad ()

Jarred Barnes is the one new face in the Warriors squad for their three-day clash with Leinster Lightning next week in Malahide.

Coghlan replaces Ackland in Inter-pro squad ()

Clontarf opener Bill Coghlan replaces Ben Ackland in the Leinster Lightning squad for their inter-pro clash with North West Warriors next week.

Leinster still top of the pile ()

Leinster Lightning confirmed their dominance over the three-day format in the Newstalk Interpro at Trinity College yesterday.

Shannon rearguard in vain ()

Despite the best efforts of James Shannon, the Northern Knights could not deny Leinster Lightning their second successive victory in the Newstalk Interprovincial championship at College Park.

Lightning complete easy victory ()

Eddie Richardson and Albert van der Merwe shared six wickets at College Park to bowl Leinster Lightning to a 157-run victory over the Northern Knights,

Leinster Lightning take control ()

Leinster Lightning take control of game after dominating second day.

Lightning complete 157 run win over Knights ()

Leinster Lightning duly completed a 157 run win against the Northern Knights with just over an hour to spare on the third day of their Newstalk Inter-Provincial clash at College Park.

Leinster assume control ()

Leinster Lightning took a stranglehold on their Newstalk Inter-provincial championship game yesterday after the Northern Knights lost eight wickets for 39 runs on another sun-drenched day at College Park.

Even steven after first day at College Park ()

Leinster Lightning batted first and declared on 289 for 9 wickets four balls into the hundredth over. Northern Knights made 11 without loss in their three overs before the close of play.

Knights facing tough challenge ()

It is unlikely to get any easier so a total of 290 could yet be plenty competitive, a fact borne out by his declaration three overs before the close with only three of their possible four batting points in the bag.

Lightning dominate Knights on second day ()

Leinster Lightning assumed control on the second day of their Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship clash at College Park with a thoroughly dominant all-round display.

Honours even after tough first day ()

Leinster Lightning and Northern Knights will both feel relatively happy after a tough first day of their Championship clash.

Wasim surprise choice for Knights ()

Instonians professional Imad Wasim is the surprise choice for Northern Knight's Newstalk inter-provincial championship game against Leinster Lightning at College Park next week.

Changes in the Northern Knights squad ()

Mark Adair replaces injured Allen Coulter and Imad Wasim comes in to replace the unavailable Craig Ervine.

McLoughlin earns Lightning call-up ()

Cormac McLoughlin of The Hills gets his first Lightning call-up after an excellent start to the season for his club the Hills.

Knights still work in progress ()

Northern Knights coach Eugene Moleon admitted there was plenty to work to do ahead of their next Newstalk inter-provincial championship game against Leinster Lightning in Dublin, starting in 11 days' time.

Knights in total command ()

Northern Knights were in a commanding position going into the last day of their Newstalk inter-provincial championship game against the North West Warriors at Stormont.

Knights complete comprehensive 8 wicket victory against Warriors ()

The Northern Knights duly wrapped up a comprehensive 8 wicket win over the North West Warriors on the third day of their Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship match at Stormont.

Getkate impresses on debut ()

There is no doubt that Shane Getkate believes he can make the final 15 for next year's World Cup finals in Australasia ñ the difficult bit is persuading the Ireland selectors he should be on the plane.

Knights on top against Warriors ()

The Northern Knights require a further 69 runs with 8 wickets left to beat the NW Warriors after another bowler dominated day at Stormont in the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship game.

Getkate stars as bowlers dominate ()

Shane Getkate took the bowling honours on the first day of the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship game at Stormont between the Northern Knights and NW Warriors.

Hussain and Thompson withdraw from Warriors squad ()

Stuart Thompson and Iftikhar Hussain have withdrawn from the Warriors squad for their three-day clash with Northern Knights.

Hussain returns to Warriors squad ()

Fox Lodge all-rounder Iftikhar Hussain returns to the North West squad for their three-day game against the Northern Knights next week.

Getkate, Ervine and Mulder added to Knights squad ()

Shane Getkate, Craig Ervine and Jacob Mulder added to Knights squad for three day clash with North West Warriors at Stormont.

Northern Knights squad for Newstalk IP Championship announced ()

Home fixture for three CSN squad members - Shane Getgate, Nigel Jones and Allen Coulter

Knights claim bragging rights ()

Rain sees the match abandoned with Knights in totally dominant position.

Rain rescues Warriors ()

Northern Knights denied full points as heavy rain causes abandonment when well placed against NW Warriors.

Warriors make two changes for Knights clash ()

Gareth Burns and Gary McClintock added to Warriors squad for one-day clash against Knights at Coleraine.

Lightning fightback stuns Warriors ()

Max Sorensen and Fintan McAllister shared a last-wicket stand of 93 at Bready to give Leinster Lightning the upper hand over North-West Warriors.

Mooney delight at Warriors fightback ()

A delighted John Mooney was full of praise for a fantastic rearguard action from Fintan McAllister and Max Sorensen.

Dejected Young backing batters to dig deep ()

Young's 5 for 37 looks to be in vain after late collapse following record 10th wicket stand.

Johnston praises Lightning bowling attack ()

Trent Johnston delighted with victory but challenges his batters to come to the table from here on in.

Rao sees improvement despite loss ()

North West Warriors Coach Bobby Rao says his young North West Warriors will take a lot of positives despite losing to the Leinster Lightning by 4 wickets.

Lightning survive scare to beat Warriors ()

Leinster Lightning duly wrapped up the win over the North West Warriors but it proved to be far from straightforward chasing a small total.

Mooney slays Warriors ()

A stunning spell of hostile bowling by John Mooney has put Leinster Lightning in a strong position to beat North West Warriors today.

Catches win matches ()

They say catches win matches but rarely can a dropped one have been so expensive than at Bready

Lightning on top ()

Leinster Lightning hold the upper hand over the North West Warriors after a rain-interrupted day one of their Newstalk inter-provincial championship game at Bready.

Wickets tumble as Leinster close in on win ()

Leinster Lightning finished a dramatic final session very much in the ascendancy against the North West Warriors on day two of their Newstalk Inter-Provincial Cup contest at Bready.

Lightning start defence of crown ()

Leinster Lightning will have to do without their English-based players for the Newstalk Interpro starting in Bready.

Late lapses costs Warriors dear ()

Bobby Rao will feel his charges still have some way to go after the first of their three-day Interprovincial game at home to Leinster Lightning.

Mooney strikes put Leinster Lightning on top ()

John Mooney's three wicket haul meant his Leinster Lightning side finished day one of their Newstalk Inter-Provincial Championship clash against North West Warriors in the ascendancy.

Knights squad to face Warriors announced ()

Andrew White skippers holders Northern Knights in their opening fixture at Coleraine on May 26.

Big chance for Barr in Warriors clash ()

Rankin's club mate David Barr - who scored an unbeaten 116 for Bready at the weekend is expected to take his place at the top of the order.

Warriors name strong squad for Lightning clash ()

Professionals Ernest Kemm and Tabish Khan called into the Warriors squad for Lightning clash at Bready next week.

Kidd pulls out of Interprovincial Series ()

Waringstown left-arm spinner Gary Kidd makes himself unavailable for interprovincial season.

Coghlan and Singh included in Lightning squad ()

Andrew Balbirnie and George Dockrell unavailable due to county commitments.

Brilliant counterattack spares Lightning blushes ()

A brilliant counterattacking partnership between Kevin O'Brien and Andrew Balbirnie spared Leinster Lightning's blushes in the opening game of the Newstalk Interprovincials.

Record stand helps Lightning win ()

A superb unbeaten century by Middlesex County batsman Andy Balbirnie, in conjunction with 98 from Kevin O'Brien saw Leinster Lightning defeat North-West Warriors in a rain curtailed match.

Battling Warriors undone by O'Brien and Balbirnie ()

A superb performance from the underdogs meant that the home side were indebted to a magnificent recovery led by Kevin O'Brien and Andrew Balbirnie that was to eventually allow them to hang on for a narrow win.

Dockrell in Leinster debut ()

The left-arm spinner has been released early by the county to play in the first game of the Newstalk IP50 interprovincials against North West Warriors.

Balbirnie and O'Brien star in Lightning win ()

Andrew Balbirnie scored an unbeaten century as Leinster Lightning overcame a poor start to beat the NW Warriors by 19 runs (D/L) in the opening match of the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Series at The Hills.

Lightning to strike out Warriors ()

Leinster Lightning plays host to the North-West Warriors in the first Newstalk 106-108 FM Interprovincial One Day Trophy match of the season at The Hills picturesque ground in Skerries.

Cusack ruled out of inter-pro clash ()

Groin injury rules Clontarf all-rounder out of Interprovincial game against Warriors on Saturday.

Warriors ready for Lightning challenge ()

NW warriors face tough opener in first game of Newstalk Inter-Provincial series.

Dockrell and Balbirnie in Lightning squad ()

Ten Irish internationals named in strong Lightning squad for Warriors clash.

Warriors squad named for Lightning clash ()

Andy McBrine will skipper the North West Warriors in their opening clash of the Newstalk Inter-Provincial Series against Leinster Lightning

Leinster name interprovincial squads ()

John Mooney instated as captain of Leinster Lightning replacing Kevin O'Brien.

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