Inst. in Schools Cup Final

Robin Walsh

RBAI are through to the final of the Ulster Bank Ulster Schools Cricket Cup and will play either holders Limavady Grammar School or Foyle College for the trophy.

The Belfast school clinched the final place with a 54 run win over Down High School this evening. They posted 151 and restricted Down to 97 for 9 in their 30 overs.

Earlier in the day Limavady took another step towards retaining the trophy with a 77 run quarter final win over Regent House. They totalled 135 for 7 off their 25 overs before toppling Regent House for 58. Limavady’s semi final against Foyle will be at home on Monday and the final will be staged at Muckamore on Wednesday,

Details:
Quarter final;
Limavady GS 135-7 (R Allen 54) Regent House 58 (S Kennedy 4 for 5). Limavady won by 77 runs.

Semi final:
RBAI 151 (R Lyttle 32, B McGavock 27, J Martin 3-26) Down HS 97-9 (L McNamara 4-14). RBAI won by 54 runs.