Leinster Lightning vs Northern Knights Result – Match 3

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Match 3 • Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited 50 Over Cup

LLG

210/6 (46.1)

NOK

204/10 (39.1)

Leinster Lightning won by 4 wickets

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46.1

6

Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, Six

End of over 46 (8 runs)

George Dockrell 94 (120)

Barry McCarthy 34 (34)

LLG 204/6

Tom Mayes 10-3-40-1

45.6

1

Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

45.5

4

Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, Four

45.4

1

Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

45.3

1

Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

45.2

1

Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

45.1

0

Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, no run

End of over 45 (10 runs)

George Dockrell 88 (117)

Barry McCarthy 32 (31)

LLG 196/6

Paul Stirling 2-0-14-0

44.6

0

Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, no run

44.5

1

Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

44.4

4

Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, Four

44.3

0

Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, no run

44.2

4

Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, Four

44.1

1

Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, 1 run

End of over 44 (9 runs)

George Dockrell 87 (115)

Barry McCarthy 23 (27)

LLG 186/6

Tom Mayes 9-3-32-1

43.6

1

Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

43.5

1

Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

43.4

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Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 leg bye

43.3

1

Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

43.2

1

Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

43.1

4

Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, Four

End of over 43 (4 runs)

George Dockrell 81 (111)

Barry McCarthy 21 (25)

LLG 177/6

Paul Stirling 1-0-4-0

42.6

1

Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, 1 run

42.5

0

Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, no run

42.4

1

Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

42.3

1

Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, 1 run

42.2

0

Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, no run

Match Summary

Leinster Lightning and Northern Knights met in Match 3 of Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited 50 Over Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 46.1: Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, Six | 45.5: Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, Four | 44.4: Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Leinster Lightning won by 4 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

46.1: Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, Six
45.5: Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, Four
44.4: Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, Four
44.2: Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, Four
43.1: Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Leinster Lightning won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 46.1: Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

46.1 6 Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, Six

End of over 46 (8 runs)

George Dockrell 94 (120)

Barry McCarthy 34 (34)

LLG 204/6

Tom Mayes 10-3-40-1

45.6 1 Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

45.5 4 Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, Four

45.4 1 Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

45.3 1 Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

45.2 1 Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

45.1 0 Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, no run

End of over 45 (10 runs)

George Dockrell 88 (117)

Barry McCarthy 32 (31)

LLG 196/6

Paul Stirling 2-0-14-0

44.6 0 Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, no run

44.5 1 Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

44.4 4 Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, Four

44.3 0 Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, no run

44.2 4 Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, Four

44.1 1 Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, 1 run

End of over 44 (9 runs)

George Dockrell 87 (115)

Barry McCarthy 23 (27)

LLG 186/6

Tom Mayes 9-3-32-1

43.6 1 Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

43.5 1 Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

43.4 1L Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 leg bye

43.3 1 Tom Mayes to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

43.2 1 Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, 1 run

43.1 4 Tom Mayes to George Dockrell, Four

End of over 43 (4 runs)

George Dockrell 81 (111)

Barry McCarthy 21 (25)

LLG 177/6

Paul Stirling 1-0-4-0

42.6 1 Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, 1 run

42.5 0 Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, no run

42.4 1 Paul Stirling to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

42.3 1 Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, 1 run

42.2 0 Paul Stirling to George Dockrell, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Leinster Lightning vs Northern Knights Match 3 match?
Leinster Lightning won by 4 wickets.

What is the Leinster Lightning vs Northern Knights Match 3?
Leinster Lightning vs Northern Knights is the Match 3 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Leinster Lightning vs Northern Knights live score?
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Tournament: Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited 50 Over Cup