Won top of table clash

The 40 run winning margin was just reward for a disciplined all round performance against the visitors who had a number of players down from their firsts.

Batting first, a solid display from the top order against possibly one of the best attacks they have faced during the year, saw Waringstown reach 192.

Steven Allen, 42, and Ian Morrison, 39, top scored, with Andrew Mitchell, 22, and Alan Waite, 25, keeping the momentum going later in the innings.

Waringstown were confident that if they bowled as they have been doing most of the year that this would be a total that would be hard to beat.

Charlie Crasborn, 3-26, and Matt Allen, 3-36, got things off to a good start and also at the end of the Carrick innings, however a rain interruption after 10 overs changed things for both teams.

The delay meant the Carrick total was reduced to just 155 from 40 overs. Bowling in wet conditions and a wet ball however did not distract Waringstown's bowlers.

Backed by some great fielding, again, Jason Stokes, 3-24, and Alan Harrison, 1-15, changed the direction of the innings with some tight bowling. Carrick's batsmen could not cope with the pressure and were eventually all out for 115.

This victory sees Waringstown extend their lead at the top of the table and also gain some good momentum going into the important weekend fixture.