(Cricket News) Kane’s impressive knock of 71 runs, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes, was accompanied by a productive partnership of 118 runs for the third wicket alongside Alistair Frost.

In the absence of Ben White, the Reds introduced Byron McDonough for his debut, while the Lightning also presented Sean McNicholl for his inaugural match.

The Lightning, fielding a relatively inexperienced team, registered their second lowest Inter-Provincial total of 137 runs, only narrowly surpassing their prior low of 135. Among the few noteworthy contributions were Gavin Hoey (37), Séamus Lynch (31), and David Delany (19). Delany, dismissed lbw by his cousin Gareth, was one of the standout bowlers for the Reds, with Josh Manley delivering an exceptional performance, claiming figures of 4-30. If not for Kane’s outstanding batting display, Manley might have secured the Player of the Match distinction.

In response to the Lightning’s total, the Reds experienced the early dismissals of Commins and Matt Ford. However, once Kane and Frost joined forces, the outcome of the game seemed all but certain.

Though Kane fell short of batting through to the end, edging a delivery from Hoey to Simi Singh, his significant contribution had already made its impact as the Reds comfortably secured a seven-wicket victory.

Making his debut, Sean McNicholl showcased his talent by claiming the wicket of Ford, ending with figures of 1-4.

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