SECOND XI PREMIER LEAGUE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS CONFIRMED!

Our next set of Individual Awards to be confirmed for the 2025 season come from the Second XI Premier League, where a thrilling final day saw Merrion crowned champions on September 14th.

The Champions, however, do not feature among the individual winners, with two trophies making their way to Pembroke, one to Clontarf and one to Leinster, as the fielding award makes it's way to The Hills.

Bookman Cup

The Bookman Cup is awarded to the leading batter in the league, and this year it will be heading to Pembroke, where Macdara Cosgrave's 595 runs at an average of 42.5 sees him clear of his nearest pursuers, his club-mate Sanil Gupta in second, whilst Merrion's Andy Doheny finishes third as the other qualifier.

Oulton Cup

The league's leading bowler is presented with the Oulton Cup, and this season's winner is Clontarf's Yash Balasubramaniam, who was one of three players to breach the qualifying target of 25 wickets. His 28 wickets cost 16.18 apiece, with Kaustabh Apsunde of Leinster second in the average list, whilst Merrion's skipper Peter Forkin finished third.

Cullen Cup

The leading wicket-keeper in the league was Rian Cassidy of Leinster, who claimed 18 dismissals, made up of 12 catches and six stumpings, in just 11 games, as he just pipped last season's winner Sam Murphy, who was the runner-up with 17 this term.

Webster Trophy

This is awarded to the leading all-rounder in the Second XI Premier League, and on this occasion it's the second award which is going back to Sydney Parade, as Macdara Cosgrave added 23 wickets to his 595 runs, giving him a total score of 1055, and putting him fully 225 points clear of his nearest challenger, which was Merrion's skipper Peter Forkin once again. The list is rounded out by players who featured in the leading batting and bowling tables, with Andy Doheny third, ahead of Yash Balasubramaniam and Kaustabh Apsunde.

Fielding Medal

For the second year in succession, this medal will be heading to Skerries, as The Hills' Will Archer is the leading fielder for the 2025 season. He secures this having taken 10 catches, finishing just ahead of Sanil Gupta of Pembroke, and Cormac McMahon of Merrion, who both took 9 apiece.