Emphatic win for Carrick men in National Cup final

The Indian all-rounder took 5 for 26 as Killyclooney were dismissed for 107 chasing a Carrick total of 227 for 8.

Man of the Match Kamtekar bowled in tandem with former Irish international Ryan Eagleson, who took 3 for 14, including a stunning caught and bowled to dismiss Killyclooney skipper Mark Gordon, whose 14 included two huge sixes.

Alan Colhoun made a breezy 44 (5 fours, 1 six) for the North West side, sharing a stand of 44 for the 3rd wicket with Craig Campbell (14), after Anthony Martin and Richard Hood had taken two early wickets.

Earlier, the Carrickfergus top six all got starts in an impressive batting display, with Jamie Holmes top scoring with 49, sharing a second wicket stand of 84 with skipper Iain Parkhill (37).

Alex Haggan (35no), Eagleson (32), Michael Gilmour (29) and Kamtekar (26) all batted well ensuring Killyclooney were never really able to stem the steady flow of runs.

Carrick are the second NCU side to win the prestigious trophy, following Muckamore’s success in the inaugural competition in 2012.

Meanwhile, Carrick kept their Ulster Bank Section 1 title hopes very much alive on Saturday with a 5 wicket victory over league leaders Lurgan at Middle Road.

Some excellent bowling and fielding by Carrick restricted Lurgan to 151 in their 50 overs, with opening bowler Anthony Martin taking 4 wickets, and Richard Hood and Ryan Eagleson picking up two wickets each.

Carrick lost both openers early, but 42 from Jamie Holmes and an unbeaten 54 from Indrajeet Kamtekar helped them to a crucial win in the 48th over.

This leaves Carrick one win behind Lurgan with two matches in hand. Victories in their final four matches would ensure them of the league title and return to the Premier league after a two year break.

Lurgan 151 (S Chambers 30, N Anderson 29, A Martin 4-36, R Hood 2-18, Ryan Eagleson 2-18)

Carrickfergus 156/5 (I Kamtekar 54 no, J Holmes 42, K Lyness 2-42)