Leinster Lightning beat Northern Knights to retain title

Ireland bowler John Mooney took four wickets at Waringstown

Leinster Lightning retained the Inter-provincial 50-over Cup after a 79-run victory over Northern Knights at Waringstown on Sunday.

The Knights reduced Leinster to 101-5 before a 89-run partnership between Dom Joyce (36) and Eoghan Delaney (48).

Lightning were bowled out for 217 with one ball to spare and the Knights made a good start in their reply before being dismissed for 138.

John Mooney (4-25) and Yaqoob Ali (3-20) starred for the champions.

Lightning secured five points, enough to see them win the title ahead of their final game against the Warriors.