POTM – Harry Dyer (7-23 & 29 runs) On a glorious Sunday afternoon at Shaws Bridge without a cloud in the sky, CSNI 2XI took on Instonians 2XI in a Junior League 1 fixture. With the sun splitting the trees, CSNI lost the toss and were asked to bowl first in great batting conditions. L.BatesContinueContinue reading “Instonians 2nd XI v CSNI 2nd XI”
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WOMENS: Holywood 1st XI v CSNI 1st XI
Womens Challenge Cup CSNI were put into bat first vs a strong Holywood side in the latest Challenge Cup group stage away to Holywood CC, on a scorcher of a Sunday morning. R.Thomas (26) and E.Wilson opened the batting. After two early wickets J.Gillan (27) came in to put on a 52 run partnership withContinueContinue reading “WOMENS: Holywood 1st XI v CSNI 1st XI”
CSNI 4th XI v Carrickfergus 2nd XI
POTM – Jemma Gillan (3-29 & 20 runs) The 4th XI welcomed a strong Carrick 2s side to Stormont on a scorching Sunday afternoon for cricket. The toss was won by Carrick who unsurprisingly elected to bat on an excellent surface. CSNI started well with the ball with C.Elliott very unlucky with an LBW claimContinueContinue reading “CSNI 4th XI v Carrickfergus 2nd XI”
CSNI 2nd XI v Lisburn 2nd XI
POTM – Jordan Wilson (36 runs: 5x4s & 2x6s) NCU Junior Cup On Saturday CSNI 2XI welcomed Lisburn to Stormont for the First Round of the NCU Junior Cup, two strong sides who probably deserved to meet at a later stage in the competition. Lisburn won the toss and decided to bat on a sunnyContinueContinue reading “CSNI 2nd XI v Lisburn 2nd XI”
CSNI 3rd XI v Templepatrick 2nd XI
POTM – Chris Elliott (36 runs: 5x4s & 1×6) On a very hot Saturday, CSNI 3XI took on a strong Templepatrick 2XI at newly adopted 3rd ground, Sullivan Upper. Losing the toss, CSNI were asked to field first, in the hot and dry conditions! Opening the bowling for CSNI was H.Kokate (0-25) and RG.Copeland, whoContinueContinue reading “CSNI 3rd XI v Templepatrick 2nd XI”
CSNI 1st XI v Newbuildings 1st XI
POTM – Jordan Neill (73 runs & 2-30) Irish Senior Cup CSNI won the toss and elected to bat first on a beautiful fine day at Stormont in the first round of the Irish senior cup. Hunter fell early in the fourth over before Jordan Neill set about rebuilding the innings with a calculated display.ContinueContinue reading “CSNI 1st XI v Newbuildings 1st XI”
CSNI Sign Colin Archibald for 2024 season!
Civil Service North of Ireland is delighted to announce the signing of West Indian quick Colin Archibald for their 2024 NCU campaign. Archibald is a talented left-arm seam bowling all-rounder playing for the Leeward Islands in West Indian domestic cricket. Hailing from Nevis, Archibald represented Leeward’s through the age-groups before making his professional debut acrossContinueContinue reading “CSNI Sign Colin Archibald for 2024 season!”
CSNI 2nd XI v Woodvale 2nd XI
The 2XI finally got their season underway this Thursday with a rearranged league match against Woodvale at Stormont. The skipper won the toss and decided to bowl first. Woodvale came out of the blocks quickly, taking 21 off the first over and continued going hard. Jack Woolsey picked up the key wicket of Wayne Horwood,ContinueContinue reading “CSNI 2nd XI v Woodvale 2nd XI”
CSNI 3rd XI v Cliftonville Academy 2nd XI
CSNI lost the toss and were asked to bowl by CACC on a particularly warm day at Stormont. The skipper had a strong bowling attack at his disposal which was backed up by an equally impressive fielding performance. Chris Elliott took 4-12 including a very impressive stumping from Marko Bates and a one-handed catch fromContinueContinue reading “CSNI 3rd XI v Cliftonville Academy 2nd XI”
Bangor 2nd XI v CSNI 4th XI
The 4th XI were finally able to get their season underway on Saturday with a trip to Bangor on an excellent day for cricket! The toss was won by new skipper C.McCreedy, who elected to bowl knowing this team have been excellent chasers in recent seasons. However, it was soon evident that this wicket wasContinueContinue reading “Bangor 2nd XI v CSNI 4th XI”
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