’Clooney men book place in last four

As usual the tie was played at Ballymagorry given that their home ground isn’t available on Sundays and the visitors posted a competitive 194 for seven as they batted first.

Neil Cahill top-scored with 42 with Howe (36) and Iain Latham (33 not out) chipping in as well. Christopher Neely was the only bowler to pick up two wickets for Killyclooney and when they replied, skipper Gordon decided on a punt.

He promoted John McCreanor up the order, telling the regular Number 10 to have a crack to himself to see if he could give the side a running start.

Not only did his man get him that start however but McCreanor went on to club 10 fours and seven sixes in an unbeaten 101 as the North West side cruised to victory.

Alan Colhoun chipped in with 32 but the day was all about McCreanor who crashed, banged and walloped his team into the last four.

Killyclooney beat Cliftonville by seven wickets - Cliftonville 194-7-50 (N Cahill 42, A Howe 36, I Latham 33*, C Neely 2-26). Killyclooney 195-3-29.3 (J McCreanor 101*, A Colhoun 32).

Glendermott beat Bonds Glen by 165 runs - Glendermott 331-7-50 (R Silva 68, G Watson 57, G Montgomery 52, C Elder 48*, S Killen 45, D Robinson 2-52, G Boyd 2-71, R Nixon 2-80). Bonds Glen 166-10-31.5 (W Jackson 35, L Curry 26*, G Watson 3-10, R Silva 2-10, C Ross 2-23)