Andy Balbirnie's 102 Fires North West Warriors to Victory
North West Warriors have won by 47 runs. North West Warriors batted first and posted 176/4 in 18 overs. Leinster Lightning, chasing 177, fell short at 129/2 in 9.4 overs.
Andy Balbirnie was the standout in the first innings, scoring 102* off 61 balls (SR 167). 5 sixes and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 30 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Harry Tector fought hard with 59 off 29 balls, but it was not enough to haul Leinster Lightning over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jai Moondra delivered figures of 3/39 in 4 overs (Econ 9.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
LL lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 17 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
102* off 61 balls (SR 167), 11 fours, 5 sixes
3/39 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.75)
59* off 29 balls (SR 203), 6 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
North West Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Leinster Lightning came up short by 47 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. LL lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.