Leinster beat NW Warriors, Leinster won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)

It was a comfrtaable win in the end for the Lightning, build on Jamie Grassi's wonderful innings. Supported by his Captain, who also hit an impressive half-century.

The Lightning batters seemed to never let the chase get outs of control and always seemed to be able to step up when needed.

The truth is that the Warriors total was well under par, seems that the Lightning just keep rolling on, no matter who they have in the team!

That ends our commentary today, so thank's for following along today, hopefully you'll be able to join me again on Tuesday when the Knight's will be the visitors.

Goodnight from a very sunny Pembroke.

47.3

Getkate to Simi Singh, FOUR runs

and that's the end! It's a full toss, Simi hits it over the top of the fielders on the legside. Everyone was in so it runs away to the boundary. Lightning win!

47.2

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Getkate to Simi Singh, no run

back of a length ball, Simi gets in line and is happy to defend back to the bowler

47.1

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Getkate to Simi Singh, no run

Simi looks to get on the front foot, misses the ball. Doheny can't gather cleanly, looking straight into the sun from that end

Over47

1 run

LEL 203/4CRR: 4.31 RRR: 0.66

GH Dockrell 51 (61b 6x4 1x6)Simi Singh 1 (2b)

SR Thompson1/16 (4)

Yet another over rolls round, Getkate to bowl again. 2 runs needed off 18 balls

46.6

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Thompson to Dockrell, no run

Dockrell forces the ball towards the covers. Can't get it into a gap

46.5

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Thompson to Dockrell, no run

Dockrell drops a short ball into the off-side and wants the run, Simi wisely send him back

46.4

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Thompson to Dockrell, no run

let go through to the keeper, Doheny can't gather the ball cleanly and Portefield has to tidy up

46.3

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Thompson to Dockrell, no run

Thompson, even at this late stage, manages to get the ball to just pass Dockrell's edge.

46.2

Thompson to Simi Singh, 1 run

thick edge down past the slips and McClintock stops it at third man. 2 needed

46.1

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Thompson to Simi Singh, no run

good length ball, Simi is firm in defense and blocks it into the covers

Over46

4 runs

LEL 202/4CRR: 4.39 RRR: 0.75

GH Dockrell 51 (57b 6x4 1x6)Simi Singh 0 (0b)

SC Getkate0/11 (2)

3 needed now

45.6

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Getkate to Dockrell, no run

hits the ball firmly back past the bowler. Hume doesn't want to give this game up yet and makes a sliding stop of the ball.

45.5

Getkate to Dockrell, FOUR runs

this is too straight and Dockrell whips the ball throug mid-wicket. Brings up the Lightning 200

45.4

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Getkate to Dockrell, no run

Dockrell has to play at another ball right down at his feet, extra cover in the game again

45.3

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Getkate to Dockrell, no run

full once again, hit back down the pitch. Getkate sticks his left foot out but can't stop it.

45.2

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Getkate to Dockrell, no run

Getkate goes fuller, Dockrell is happy to block the ball back down the pitch

45.1

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Getkate to Dockrell, no run

Dockrell moves toward leg before hitting the ball at extra cover, Thompson fields

Over45

3 runs, 1 wicket

LEL 198/4CRR: 4.40 RRR: 1.40

GH Dockrell 47 (51b 5x4 1x6)

SR Thompson1/15 (3)

Simi is in for what you think would be the final moments of the match.

44.6

Thompson to Grassi, OUT

Grassi can't see it through to the end. He hits the ball high in the air, McGuire runs in from the square leg boundary to take the catch. Grassi's Fantastic innings is over

Jamie Grassi c McGuire b Thompson 82 (131b 8x4 1x6 160m) SR: 62.59

44.5

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Thompson to Grassi, no run

plays the ball back down the pitch, mid-on runs in to field

44.4

Thompson to Dockrell, 1 run

turns the ball into the on-side, no fielder there

44.4

Thompson to Dockrell, 1 wide

drifts down the legside and Dockrell misses with his flick at the ball.

44.3

Thompson to Grassi, 1 run

gets up on his toes and plays the ball to deep point again

NW Warriors vs Leinster, 1st Match at Dublin, INTER PRO, May 01 2021 - Match Result