Limavady's title hopes are in the balance after Bready made a solid start as they chased their target of 249. The Magheramason side had reached 143 for 4 off 30 overs when bad light stopped play.

Steven Clarke is unbeaten on 48, while professional Agha Sabir made 35 and Brian Crumley 21. Richard McDaid was the best of the Limavady bowlers, taking 2 for 32 from six overs.

Bready will require 106 in the remaining 15 overs, while a win for Limavady would take them to within two points of leaders Brigade, with a game in hand - also against Bready, which is scheduled for Sunday.

In Senior Two, Creevedonnell took a step closer to the title and automatic promotion when they defeated third placed Ardmore by 15 runs. Chasing 233 for the win, Paul Brolly made 61, but four wickets for Leighton McGarrigle meant Creevedonnell were always on top.

Creevdonnell are at The Nedd tonight in a 40 over game, where a victory will ensure their return to top flight cricket following a 30 year absence.

Ireland A are on top in their 3 day game with Hampshire seconds - Having dismissed Hampshire for 157, Brigade's Chris Dougherty made 47 as Ireland reached 139 for 4 at the close of the first day.