Scott’s 98 helps Under-15s into final

Carrick batted first and scored a formidable 171 for seven in their 20 overs. Scott and Jack Burton got them off to a great start with a 107 opening partnership in only 11 overs, before Burton was caught on the boundary for 48.

Scott required two runs to complete his 100 with two balls of the innings remaining but was bowled as he attempted to force the ball away. His superb innings contained twelve fours and three sixes, and was enough to see his side safely into the final.

Downpatrick struggled to 63 for three off 12, with Scott picking up two wickets. The game was over as a contest, but an unbroken partnership of 77 runs between Power and McCoubrey saw them reach a very creditable 140 for thre at the end of their 20 overs.

Don’t miss this week’s Times for coverage of Carrick’s NCU Section 1 win over Donaghcloney, including Mikey Taiaroa’s century.