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Munster Reds vs Northern Knights Result – Match 15

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 15 • Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy

Munster Reds cricket team logo
MR
170/6 (20)
Northern Knights cricket team logo
NK
152/1 (11)
Northern Knights won by 72 runs (DLS method)
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Player of the match: Paul Stirling

End of over 11 (18 runs)
Paul Stirling 79 (34)
Cade Carmichael 2 (3)
NOK 152/1
Liam McCarthy 3-0-45-0
10.6
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Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six
10.5
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Liam McCarthy to Cade Carmichael, 1 run
10.4
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Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, 1 run
10.3
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Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Four
10.2
6
Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six
10.1
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Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, no run
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Cade Carmichael 1 (2)
Paul Stirling 62 (29)
NOK 134/1
John McNally 2-1-25-0
9.6
0
John McNally to Cade Carmichael, no run
9.5
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John McNally to Paul Stirling, 1 run
9.4
0
John McNally to Paul Stirling, no run
9.3
1
John McNally to Cade Carmichael, 1 run
9.2
W
John McNally to Ross Adair, Out! Caught by BC White
9.2
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John McNally to Ross Adair, 1 wide
9.1
6
John McNally to Ross Adair, Six
End of over 9 (20 runs)
Paul Stirling 61 (27)
Ross Adair 54 (27)
NOK 125/0
Ben White 2-0-32-0
8.6
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Ben White to Paul Stirling, no run
8.5
1
Ben White to Ross Adair, 1 run
8.4
6
Ben White to Ross Adair, Six
8.3
6
Ben White to Ross Adair, Six
8.2
1
Ben White to Paul Stirling, 1 run
8.1
6
Ben White to Paul Stirling, Six
End of over 8 (9 runs)
Paul Stirling 54 (24)
Ross Adair 41 (24)
NOK 105/0
Byron Mcdonough 3-0-30-0
7.6
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Byron Mcdonough to Paul Stirling, 1 run
7.5
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Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, 1 run
7.4
0
Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, no run
7.3
6
Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, Six
7.2
0
Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, no run

Match Summary

Munster Reds and Northern Knights met in Match 15 of Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 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: 10.6: Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six | 10.3: Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Four | 10.2: Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six. The turning point arrived at 9.2 when John McNally to Ross Adair, Out! Caught by BC White. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 (Northern Knights won by 72 runs (DLS method)), 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

  • 10.6: Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six
  • 10.3: Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Four
  • 10.2: Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six
  • 9.2: John McNally to Ross Adair, Out! Caught by BC White
  • 9.1: John McNally to Ross Adair, Six
  • 8.4: Ben White to Ross Adair, Six
  • 8.3: Ben White to Ross Adair, Six
  • 8.1: Ben White to Paul Stirling, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 9.2 when John McNally to Ross Adair, Out! Caught by BC White. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Northern Knights won by 72 runs (DLS method). Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 10.6: Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, 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

End of over 11 (18 runs)
Paul Stirling 79 (34)
Cade Carmichael 2 (3)
NOK 152/1
Liam McCarthy 3-0-45-0

10.6 6 Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six

10.5 1 Liam McCarthy to Cade Carmichael, 1 run

10.4 1 Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, 1 run

10.3 4 Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Four

10.2 6 Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, Six

10.1 0 Liam McCarthy to Paul Stirling, no run

End of over 10 (9 runs)
Cade Carmichael 1 (2)
Paul Stirling 62 (29)
NOK 134/1
John McNally 2-1-25-0

9.6 0 John McNally to Cade Carmichael, no run

9.5 1 John McNally to Paul Stirling, 1 run

9.4 0 John McNally to Paul Stirling, no run

9.3 1 John McNally to Cade Carmichael, 1 run

9.2 W John McNally to Ross Adair, Out! Caught by BC White

9.2 Wd John McNally to Ross Adair, 1 wide

9.1 6 John McNally to Ross Adair, Six

End of over 9 (20 runs)
Paul Stirling 61 (27)
Ross Adair 54 (27)
NOK 125/0
Ben White 2-0-32-0

8.6 0 Ben White to Paul Stirling, no run

8.5 1 Ben White to Ross Adair, 1 run

8.4 6 Ben White to Ross Adair, Six

8.3 6 Ben White to Ross Adair, Six

8.2 1 Ben White to Paul Stirling, 1 run

8.1 6 Ben White to Paul Stirling, Six

End of over 8 (9 runs)
Paul Stirling 54 (24)
Ross Adair 41 (24)
NOK 105/0
Byron Mcdonough 3-0-30-0

7.6 1 Byron Mcdonough to Paul Stirling, 1 run

7.5 1 Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, 1 run

7.4 0 Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, no run

7.3 6 Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, Six

7.2 0 Byron Mcdonough to Ross Adair, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Munster Reds vs Northern Knights Match 15 match?
Northern Knights won by 72 runs (DLS method).

What is the Munster Reds vs Northern Knights Match 15?
Munster Reds vs Northern Knights is the Match 15 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Munster Reds vs Northern Knights live score?
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