Kerry cricketers win through to All-Ireland National Cup semi-final
Qassim (16) and Khurram (21) set about rebuilding and the Kerry tail started to wag. Yaqoob Ali compiled an impressive 41 including four huge 6s. It was more gritty than pretty, but Kerry's determination was rewarded by posting a challenging total of 235. Ben Mills was the standout bowler for Glendermott: 8-0-38-5.
As Glendermott's opening batters set about the chase, Kerry captain, Braden Warnke opened his bowling account with two consecutive maiden overs and made the first breakthrough in his fourth. He clean bowled Ben Mills (29) who'd played some classy shots (five 4s and a six), and looked as though he might win the match single-handed.
Each time a new batter came to the crease for the visitors, they established a promising partnership, nevertheless, Kerry kept finding a way to break the batter's momentum. When Yaqoob removed Ryan Nolan who made a dogged 22, the score was 179 for 8 and at that point the Derry men's resistance collapsed; batters 10 and 11 failed to add to that score. So, with six overs to spare Kerry secured a place in the All-Ireland National Cup semi-finals.
County Kerry CC 1st XI: 235/9, beat Glendermott 1st XI: 179 a.o. by 56 runs
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Kerry's second XI were unable to turn the tide on their poor season on Saturday. Cork County dominated proceedings at The Marydyke. Choosing to bat first, the home squad posted 336 for 4 off their 45 overs. Rob Duggan again showed his quality just missing out on a century dismissed for 99 off as many balls, while Ritesh Sah top-scored with a scintillating, 128n.o., smashing four 4s and two 6s. Kerry in reply were bowled out for 187 in 31 overs, Qassim Mohammed top scored with a defiant 70, but a margin of 149 runs makes it another heavy loss for Kerry 2nd XI.
Cork County 2nd XI: 336 for 4, beat Kerry 2nd XI: 187 a.o. by 149 runs
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In a free scoring match at Midleton in Sunday, Kerry's third squad posted an impressive 264 off their 40 overs, Zadran's 82 (seven 4s and four 6s) came off only 48 balls and Adil Rahil(46) was unlucky to miss out on a half century. But openers Muhammed (80) and Dhiver (30) responded with a top class century partnership, posting 119 in 17 overs to provide Midleton with the best possible platform, Adeel Ahmed also hit 57 off 44 balls, and though Kerry bowlers made them work hard, Midleton completed their chase with 4 balls to spare in the final over.
County Kerry CC 3rd XI: 264 for 9, lost to Midleton CC 2nd XI: 265 for 7 by 3 wickets.
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