The Connacht Cricket Union Senior Cup is the premier knock-out competition for clubs in Connacht, with teams battling for the historic Connacht Perpetual Trophy, first played for in the 1800s. It remains the most prestigious prize in Connacht club cricket, carrying with it generations of tradition and pride.
Quarter Finals
2nd August 2025
County Galway V Galway Shamrocks
Lydican
Galway Shamrocks 160
County Galway 98/4 (21.1)
County Galway CC 1st XI won by 21 runs (DLS method)
Shamrocks, batting first, were dismissed for 160 in 35.3 overs. Amit Chaurasia (48 off 64, 6×4, 1×6) anchored the innings, with B Thampy (25 off 33)* adding lower-order support. County Galway’s attack, led by Danish Ali (5-20), kept wickets falling at regular intervals.
In reply, County Galway reached the target with 98/4 in 21.1 overs, powered by Shah Fahim (27 off 52) and Dilum Gomes (24 off 31, 3×4, 1×6), with S Seekar (11 off 11, 1×6)* finishing the job. Shamrocks’ A Thomad (2-7) impressed with the ball, keeping his side in the contest.
Ballaghderreen V Athlone Town
Ballaghaderreen Community Park
Ballaghaderreen 225
Athlone Town 108
Ballaghaderreen won by 117 runs
Batting first, Ballaghaderreen posted 225 all out, boosted by Bilal Khan (39 off 16, 4×4, 1×6) and O Ali (33 off 20, 3×4, 2×6). Athlone’s bowlers, led by NJ Chandradasa (3-32), applied pressure throughout, but 42 extras proved costly.
In reply, Athlone were restricted to 108 all out, despite notable contributions from NJ Chandradasa (25 off 37, 3×6), Chamel Singh (14 off 44), and Sujeet Kumar (14 off 17, 1×6). Bilal Khan (5-18) and WA Raja (2-16) starred with the ball.
Kilconnell V University of Galway
Kilconnell
Kilconnell 225
University of Galway 226/4
University of Galway won by 6 wickets
Batting first, University of Galway posted 226/4 in 32 overs, led by A Verma (117 off 106, 9×4, 4×6)* and Srajesh Mishra (78 off 62, 8×4, 2×6). Extras (22) added to the scoreboard, while Surenderan (2-18) was the pick of the Kilconnell bowlers.
Kilconnell’s reply was equally competitive, finishing on 225 all out in 37.1 overs. A Baby (63 off 40, 3×4, 7×6) and Prince Paulson (30 off 21, 5×6) led the fight, but Bharadwaj (4-37) and Srajesh Mishra (3-31) ensured University of Galway held their nerve.
Ballina V Ballyhaunis
Ballina Bay, Ballina
Ballyhaunis CC 1st XI won by decision
Semi Finals
16th August 2025
County Galway V Ballyhaunis
Ballyhaunis won the toss and elected to bat
Ballyhaunis 199
County Galway 200/3
County Galway won by 7 wickets
Batting first, Ballyhaunis C.C posted 199 all out in 39.2 overs, with Asad Abbas† (55 off 38, 7×4, 2×6) and Haseeb A (15 off 19, 2×4) leading the charge. Extras added 43, while Alhaj Safi (3-22) and Majid Ashraf (2-42) were the standout bowlers for County Galway.
In reply, County Galway C.C chased down the target comfortably, finishing 200/3 in 26.3 overs. Dilum Gomes (25 off 29, 5×4), Suhaas Shekar (25 off 31, 2×4, 1×6), and Sampath Gayam (102 not out off 74, 6×4, 10×6) guided their side to victory.
Ballyhaunis set a challenging target of 199, thanks to some gritty batting from Asad Abbas (55 off 38) and Haseeb A (15 off 19). But County Galway’s bowlers stayed disciplined, with Alhaj Safi taking crucial wickets to keep the score in check.
Chasing the target, County Galway made it look easy, crossing the line at 200/3. Sampath Gayam’s brilliant 102 not out and Alhaj Safi’s handy 23 not out guided the team home, turning the semi-final into a confident statement ahead of the final.
Ballaghaderreen V University of Galway
University of Galway won the toss and elected to bowl
Ballaghaderreen 164
University of Galway 169/3
University of Galway won by 7 wickets
Batting first, Ballaghaderreen C.C were restricted to 164 all out in 45.2 overs. Zeeshan Afzal (29 off 31, 3×4, 1×6), WA Raja (27 off 40, 3×4), and Qasim Hafeez (35 off 42, 2×4, 2×6) offered resistance, but Mohammad Sufiyan (5-33) ran through the lineup to keep University of Galway in control.
Chasing 165, University of Galway finished on 169/3 in 28 overs. Srajesh Mishra (95 not out off 89, 6×4, 7×6)* and A Verma (32 off 49, 4×4, 1×6) anchored the chase, with support from ashwin tamil prabhakaran peter raj (16 not out off 25, 2×4).
Ballaghaderreen set a competitive total of 164, with Qasim Hafeez (35) and Zeeshan Afzal (29) leading the charge. Their innings was full of determined batting, but University of Galway’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Sufiyan (5 wickets), never let them take control.
Chasing a tricky target, University of Galway’s Srajesh Mishra starred with 95 not out, supported by A Verma (32) and Ashwin Peter Raj (16 not out), steering the team to 169/3 and a memorable victory.
Final
23rd August 2025
County Galway V University of Galway
County Galway won the toss and elected to bowl
County Galway 200/7
University of Galway 199/9
University of Galway won by 3 wickets
Batting first, University of Galway struggled after a steady opening, before a determined fightback. P Saner anchored the innings with an excellent 61 runs from 71 balls, while M Danish (25 runs) and S Mishra (20 runs), made key contributions. Extras played a major role, with 35 runs (including 28 wides) swelling the score to a fighting total of 199/9.
County Galway’s bowlers kept up the pressure throughout, A Safi starred with 3 wickets in 4 overs. Wickets also came from R Nair, K Mehmood, M Ashraf, M Danish, and W Chaudray.
In reply, County Galway began explosively, racing to 50 runs in just 5.5 overs. S Burra blazed 46 runs from 29 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes, while S Nasim also contributed 41 runs from 48 at the top of the order. Later, M Ashraf (25) and A Safi (20) steered the chase after a mid-innings wobble.
University of Galway’s bowlers fought hard – M Asad, N Bharadwaj, and M Sufiyan claimed 2 wickets each, while P Saner took 1 bringing the total to 7. Despite these efforts, County Galway reached 200/7 in 32.2 overs, sealing a dramatic 3-wicket win.
Standout Performances
P Saner with 61 runs (4 fours & 2 sixes) & 1 wicket for University of Galway
A Safi with 20 runs & 3 wickets for County Galway
S Burra (46 runs – 6 fours & 2 sixes) & S Nasim (41 runs – 4 fours & 1 six) with an 89 run opening partnership for County Galway
Congratulations to County Galway on being crowned 2025 Senior Cup Champions, and to University of Galway for a spirited performance as worthy runners-up in this year’s final.
