CLAUDIA JOHNSTON struck an unbeaten 78 as Leinster Under 15 girls followed up their win against Hampshire with a dominant display against Wales.

YMCA starlet Johnston hit 7 boundaries in her wonderful innings as Leinster made light of a Wales total of 126 all out.

She received great support from Leah Paul who made 23 not out.

Ruby Neville's three wickets ripped the heart out of the Wales batting, while there were wickets for O'Brien, Beggs, Kerrison and Richardson.

MALVERN UNDER 15 GIRLS FESTIVAL

WALES 126 all out (R Neville 3-25, J O'Brien 2-15, A Beggs 1-12, A Kerrison 1-13, M Richardson 1-19)

LEINSTER 127/3 (C Johnston 78*, L Paul 23*)

Leinster won by 7 wickets