LEINSTER LIGHTNING MAUL MUNSTER IN THE FIRST T20 OF THE FESTIVAL

Munster Reds 167/6 in 20 overs (Simi Singh 4-18, Sam Harbinson 2-21)

Leinster Lightning 171/4 in 15.1 overs (Tim Tector 64*, Riley Mudford 54)

A spectacular half century from Riley Mudford gave Leinster Lightning the platform to comfortably beat Munster Reds in the first Interpro of the week in Pembroke.

Munster batted first and Commins and Ali Frost both scored half centuries. But Simi Singh was the outstanding bowler with an incredible 4-18 in four overs.

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Tector and Singh opened the batting, with Singh being caught behind chasing a wide one. That brought Mudford to the middle and in the following 20 minutes, 22 balls, he dispatched the Munster attack to all parts. He put on 69 with Tim Tector, who was quite happy to let Riley smash away!!

Once that partnership was broken Tim accelerated, getting to his 50 off 33 balls (5 fours and 2 sixes) and ultimately to 64* off 37 balls as Leinster Lightning won the match and took the winning bonus point.

Next match for Leinster Lightning is on Wednesday against the North West Warriors, starting at 3.30 p.m. in Pembroke Cricket Club.