Interprovincial Cricket 2015

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Irish Men's Interprovincial Competitions

2015

3 Day Championship Results

                            P    W    T    D    L   BP  Pts
LCU                         4    1    0    3    0 20.5 42.5
NWCU                        4    0    0    4    0   24   33
NCU                         4    0    0    3    1   20   29

Scorecard Report Leinster Lightning (24) beat Northern Knights (5) by 152 runs, 8 September.
Scorecard Report North West Warriors (3) v Leinster Lightning (3) - match abandoned , 1 September.
Scorecard Report Northern Knights (8) drew with Leinster Lightning (9) , 10-12 August.
Scorecard Photos Report North West Warriors (10) drew with Northern Knights (8), 7 -9 June.
Scorecard Report Northern Knights (8) drew with North West Warriors (10), 24-26 May.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (7) drew with North West Warriors (10), 12-14 May.

1 Day Trophy Results

                            P    W    T   NR    L   BP  Pts
Leinster Lightning          4    3    0    1    0    3   17
Northern Knights            4    2    0    0    2    1    9
North West Warriors         4    0    0    1    3    0    2

Scorecard Report North West Warriors v Leinster Lightning - no result, 30 August.
Scorecard Photos Report Northern Knights lost to Leinster Lightning by 79 runs, 9 August.
Scorecard Photos Report Leinster Lightning beat Northern Knights by 158 runs, 2 August.
Scorecard Photos Report Leinster Lightning (5) beat North West Warriors (0) by 6 wickets, 14 June.
Scorecard Photos Report North West Warriors lost to Northern Knights by 3 runs (DLS), 17 May.
Scorecard Photos Report Northern Knights beat North West Warriors by 103 runs, 4 May.

T20 Cup Results

                            P    W    T   NR    L   BP  Pts
Leinster Lightning          4    3    0    0    1    1   13
North West Warriors         4    3    0    0    1    0   12
Northern Knights            4    0    0    0    4    0    0

Scorecard Report North West Warriors (4) beat Leinster Lightning (0) by 15 runs, 26 June.
Scorecard Photos Report Northern Knights (0) lost to North West Warriors (4) by 13 runs, 12 June.
Scorecard Photos Report North West Warriors (4) beat Northern Knights (0) by 3 runs (DLS), 29 May.
Scorecard Report Leinster Lightning (4) beat North West Warriors (0) by 7 wickets, 22 May.
Scorecard Report Leinster Lightning (5) beat Northern Knights (0) by 53 runs, 15 May.
Scorecard Report Northern Knights lost to Leinster Lightning by 5 runs, 1 May.

Reports & Articles

Leinster Lightning announce winter training squad ()

20 man training squad includes nice blend of youth and experience.

Conor Armstrong named Lightning selector ()

Former Irish international Conor Armstrong named new selector of Leinster Lightning.

Three and easy for delighted Mooney ()

Leinster Lightning Captain John Mooney was delighted his side finally captured all three Inter Provincial titles in one season.

Five star Ali as Lightning crush Knights ()

LEINSTER LIGHTNING completed the clean sweep of Inter-Provincial titles when they completed a 152 run victory over the Northern Knights just before lunch on the third day of their Championship match at Rathmines.

McAllister century keeps Lightning in control ()

FINTAN MC ALLISTER'S maiden Leinster Lightning century ensured his side remained in total control of their Inter-Provincial Championship clash with Northern Knights at Rathmines.

Mooney hundred puts Lightning on top against Knights ()

John Mooney's brilliant century has put Leinster Lightning in control after the first day of their Inter-Provincial clash against Northern Knights at Rathmines.

Warriors game with Lightning abandoned ()

No play possible on the final day so game is abandoned with both sides getting only three points apiece.

It's a wash-out ()

Third day of Championship clash between Warriors and Lightning abandoned without a ball bowled.

Second day abandoned at Bready ()

More rain saw second day's scheduled play at Bready between NW Warriors and Leinster Lightning abandoned.

Warriors v Lightning clash abandoned ()

The Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Cup game between NW Warriors and Leinster Lightning has been called off.

War of attrition ends in draw ()

As expected the Hanley Energy Championship game between the Northern Knights and Leinster Lightning petered out into a tame draw at Stormont.

Sorensen haul gives Lightning the advantage ()

MAX SORENSEN'S four wicket haul means it's advantage Lightning after an incredibly long, and for the most part attritional second day of the Hanley Energy Championship game at Stormont.

Rain ruins first day at Stormont ()

Heavy rain allowed only 29.1 overs of play on the first day of the Interprovincial Championship match between the Northern Knights and Leinster Lightning.

Lightning clinch title with win over Knights ()

LEINSTER LIGHTNING regained the Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Cup with a convincing 79 run win over challengers Northern Knights at Waringstown.

Knights keep the faith ()

The Northern Knights selectors have given the team that "let themselves down" at the weekend a final chance by naming an unchanged squad for the return Inter-provincial Cup game against Leinster Lightning at The Lawn on Sunday.

Knights thumped by Lightning ()

TYRONE KANE smashed 57 from 33 balls on his home ground as Leinster Lighting stormed to a 158-run victory over the previously unbeaten Northern Knights at Anglesea Road yesterday in the Hanley Energy InterPro Cup.

Leinster within touching distance of trophy ()

LEINSTER Lightning have played only two matches but they are already within touching distance of retaining the inter-provincial Cup.

Kane helps Lightning secure easy win ()

Tyrone Kane smashed 57 from 33 balls on his home ground as Leinster Lighting stormed to a 158-run victory over the previously unbeaten Northern Knights at Anglesey Road in the Hanley Energy InterPro Cup.

Anderson and Kane star as Lightning crush Knights ()

John Anderson and Tyrone Kane scored half centuries as Leinster Lightning crushed the Northern Knights by 158 runs in their Hanley Energy IP50 cup game at Merrion.

Knights sweat on Cameron-Dow fitness ()

The squad of 13 will be reduced to 12 later this week following an assessment of the fitness of slow left arm bowler James Cameron-Dow.

Mooney wants clean sweep ()

John Mooney aiming for clean sweep of inter-pro titles.

Mooney hundred helps Lightning clinch T20 trophy despite defeat ()

John Mooney smashed a stunning century and lifted the Hanley InterPro T20 Cup in Eglinton despite seeing his Leinster Lightning side slip to a 15-run loss in their final match against the North-West Warriors.

Lightning lose battle but win war ()

A superb unbeaten century from Leinster Lightning skipper John Mooney wasn't enough to prevent the North West Warriors winning the final match of the Interprovincial T20 Championship at Eglinton on Friday - albeit the visitors took the T20 trophy home courtesy of a single bonus point.

Lightning dominate Warriors ()

LEINSTER Lightning started their defence of the 50-over inter-provincial Cup in remarkable fashion with a six wickets victory over the North West Warriors on a superb batting track at Rathmines.

Joyce and Sorensen star as Lightning thump Warriors ()

DOM JOYCE and Max Sorensen produced match winning performances as Leinster Lightning outplayed the NW Warriors to win their Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Cup game by six wickets at a sun drenched Rathmines.

Warriors edge out Knights in T20 thriller ()

The NW Warriors kept alive their hopes of retaining the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy with a thrilling 13 runs win over the Northern Knights in front of a large crowd at Belmont.

Rao praises Warriors fighting spirit ()

Warriors coach Bobby Rao is full of praise for his team after they kept alive their chances of retaining the T20 Trophy with a 13 run win against the Northern Knights at Belmont.

Warriors stay top of the table ()

NORTH West Warriors increased their lead at the top of the inter-provincial championship to 14 points after their game against the Northern Knights at Bready petered out into a tame draw.

Record stand as match peters out into tame draw ()

A partnership of 138 between Andy McBrine and Graeme McCarter ensured the NW Warriors remain on top of the Championship table after their match with Northern Knights petered out into a tame draw at Bready.

Cautious Warriors pay the price ()

James Cameron-Dow took four wickets in the last five overs of the day to haul Northern Knights back into their inter-provincial championship game at Bready as the Warriors paid the price for a cautious batting display.

Cameron-Dow puts Warriors in a spin ()

James Cameron-Dow's four wicket burst late in the day has left the Inter-Provincial Championship clash between the North West Warriors and Northern Knights evenly poised.

Warriors edge out Knights in thriller ()

The North West Warriors kept the Interprovincial T20 Trophy alive at Eglinton on Friday evening after Andy McBrine's men recorded an entertaining and narrow win over the Northern Knights.

Knights rearguard denies Warriors ()

The second of this season's IP Championship matches ended in another draw on Tuesday as the Northern Knights dug deep to keep out the North West Warriors after three days of quality cricket at Downpatrick.

Vardhan ton puts Warriors in complete control ()

Kyllin Vardhan's unbeaten 113 ensured the NW Warriors remained in total control of their Championship contest against the Northern Knights at Downpatrick.

Thompson century puts Warriors in the ascendancy ()

Stuart Thompson's brilliant century has put the NW Warriors in the ascendancy despite a late collapse against the Northern Knights on the first day of their Inter-Provincial Championship clash at Downpatrick.

Kane stakes Ireland claim ()

Tyrone Kane continues to stake his claim for a place in Ireland's World Twenty20 squad this summer with the best ever bowling figures in a T20 inter-provincial.

Five star Kane steals the show ()

Tyrone Kane produced the best analysis in T20 Inter-Provincial cricket to set up Leinster Lightning for an emphatic seven wicket win against North West Warriors in the Trophy game at Angelsea Road.

Kane the hero as Lightning crush Warriors ()

TYRONE KANE produced the best analysis in T20 Inter-Provincial cricket to set up Leinster Lightning for an emphatic seven wicket win against North West Warriors in the Trophy game at Angelsea Road.

Apathy rules at inter-pros ()

AS first impressions go, it was a not good one in front of new Ireland coach John Bracewell.

Captains adopt safety first approach ()

THE first inter-provincial Championship game of the season was abandoned as a draw with neither captain backing their team to force a result.

Warriors begin T20 title defence ()

NORTH West Warriors begin their defence of the Inter-provincial Twenty20 Trophy at Merrion knowing that defeat would almost certainly hand the title to Leinster Lightning!

Warriors get tangled in Knights' web of spin ()

The Northern Knights recorded their second Inter-Provincial Cup win of the month against the North West Warriors following a rain-affected 3-run verdict over Bobby Rao's men at Coleraine.

Anderson stars as Lightning blitz Knights ()

JOHN ANDERSON'S blistering half-century was the catalyst for Leinster Lightning's comprehensive 53 run win in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy against the Northern Knights at Claremont Road.

Coghlan and McAllister stun Warriors ()

Bill Coghlan and Fintan McAllister shared a Inter-Provincial record stand of 196 to bring Leinster Lightning right back into contention on the second day of their Championship match at Clontarf.

Warriors on front foot against Lightning ()

Leinster Lightning forced to follow-on after being skittled for 101 responding to the NW Warriors first innings total of 260.

Knights too strong for disappointing Warriors ()

The Northern Knights drew first blood in this season's Inter-Provincial Cup when they proved too strong for the North West Warriors at Stormont on Monday.

Warriors face Knights challenge ()

It's a return to Interprovincial duty for several of the players as Bobby Rao's charges will be competing in their first competitive game of the new season at Stormont as they take on the Northern Knights.

Mooney delighted at Lightning strength and depth ()

Having set the Northern Knights a possibly below standard 144, the Lighting showed strength in depth to restrict the Knights to 139.

Jones frustrated as Knights miss golden opportunity ()

Frustrated Northern Knights opener Nigel Jones top scored with 61, but was disappointed to lose a game which his side dominated for long periods.

Mooney delighted with Leinster character ()

Leinster Lightning Skipper, and new Balbriggan recruit, John Mooney was delighted with his sides fighting spirit.

Citizen Kane ()

TYRONE KANE'S hat-trick gave Leinster Lightning the points in the opening fixture of the Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Series at Stormont.

Leinster fightback stuns nervy Knights ()

The first inter-pro fixture of the new season served up a real topsy-turvy contest that went the way of Leinster Lightning after John Mooney's charges got the better of a fascinating T20 encounter with the Northern Knights.

Photographs

3 Day Championship

Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights, Day 3 (10 September)
Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights, Day 2 (9 September)
Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights, Day 1 (8 September)
Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning (Day 3) (2) (12 August)
Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning (Day 3) (1) (12 August)
Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning (Day 2) (2) (11 August)
Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning (Day 2) (1) (11 August)
Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning (Day 1) (10 August)
NW Warriors v Northern Knights, Day 3 (9 June)
NW Warriors v Northern Knights, Day 2 (8 June)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors, Day 3 (2) (26 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors, Day 3 (1) (26 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors, Day 2 (2) (25 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors, Day 2 (1) (25 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors, Day 1 (2) (24 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors, Day 1 (1) (24 May)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors, Day 2 (2) (13 May)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors, Day 2 (1) (13 May)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors, Day 1 (2) (12 May)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors, Day 1 (12 May)

50 Over Trophy

Leinster Lightning presentations (8 September)
Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning (9 August)
Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights (2 August)
Leinster Lightning v NW Warriors (14 June)
NW Warriors v Northern Knights (17 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors (3) (4 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors (2) (4 May)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors (1) (4 May)

T20 Cup

NW Warriors v Leinster Lightning (26 June)
T20 Trophy Presentations (26 June)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors (2) (12 June)
Northern Knights v NW Warriors (1) (12 June)
NW Warriors v Northern Knights (29 May)
Leinster Lightning v NW Warriors (22 May)
Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights (15 May)
Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning (1 May)
Leinster Lightning headshots (1 May)
Northern Knights headshots (1 May)

Audio Interviews

3 Day Championship

T20 Cup