Munster Reds defeat Leinster Lightning by 7 wickets at the Inter-Provincial Trophy

In cricket news, an exquisite display by Munster Reds captain P J Moor resulted in favourites Leinster Lightning losing by 7 wickets. Despite a strong start, the Lightning batsmen were soon on the back foot when Kevin O’Brien (9), Andrew Balbirnie (0) and George Dockrell (5) lost their wickets in a space of 13 balls with Josh Manley taking two wickets in an impressive maiden over.

Leinster Lightning fought back with Simi Singh scoring a 31 ball half century with 7 fours and a six. However, Singh could not get support from the other batsmen who steadily fell at a regular rate. Eventually, Singh was dismissed after scoring 61 runs off 38 balls. A late 24 run partnership between Josh Little (14*) and David O’Halloran (6*) helped Lightning end their 20 over innings with the score of 133-9. Only three batsmen managed to reach double figures with the second most runs coming from extras, much to the disappointment of Lightning coach Nigel Jones.

For Munster Reds, left-arm off-spinner Mike Frost (2-14) displayed an impressive performance while Josh Manley (2-15) also caused problems to the Lightning batsmen. Aaron Crawley and Alistair Frost also looked in form and dependable.

Lightning bowler Barry McCarthy took two early wickets of Seamus Lynch and Reds’ top scorer Murray Commins in the first over. However, Munster skipper P J Moor stepped up with an unbeaten 95* off 58 balls which included 10 fours and 4 sixes in a flawless display. His partnership with Matt Ford (20*) completed the display with the duo hitting 77 runs in 46 balls.

Unsurprisingly, Moor was announced Player of the Match as Munster Reds moved to second place behind North West Warriors.

MATCH SUMMARY

Munster Reds v Leinster Lightning, Inter-Provincial Trophy, Bready Cricket Club, 25 June 2021

Lightning 133-9 (20 overs; S Singh 61; M Frost 2-14, J Manley 2-15)

Reds 137-3 (18 overs; PJ Moor 95*; B McCarthy 2-25)

Munster Reds won by 7 wickets

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