Leinster Lightning got their first win of the T20 Trophy with an impressive chase to beat Munster Reds by six wickets at Sydney Parade.

Munster had posted 167/6 with Murray Commins and Ali Frost scoring 62 and 61* respectively - both facing 37 balls, and each clearing the ropes four times.

Simi Singh returned from injury to claim 4 for 18, while Australian overseas player Sam Harbinson took 2 for 21.

It was the hosts other overseas player Riley Mudford though who really grabbed the contest by the scruff of the neck.

The 21 year-old New Zealander hit 6 sixes and 3 fours in a brutal assault on the Munster attack that saw him make 54 iin just 22 balls.

He added 69 in just five overs with Tim Tector, who then took up the mantle ensuring the bonus point win, with an unbeaten 64 from 37 deliveries (7 fours, 3 sixes).

Tector was pipped to the Man of the Match award by Railway Union's Mudford. Both sides are out of contention for the title, but will have a major say in the destination with both playing the Northern sides in their final two games.