Armagh 'feels like home' to all-rounder after playing key role in Twenty20 Trophy triumph
Luan Liebenberg says Armagh “feels like home to me” after playing a key role in Thursday’s LVS Twenty20 Trophy final triumph over Carrickfergus at The Lawn.
Resumed after play was suspended on Sunday due to a serious injury suffered by Carrick’s Ryan Eagleson, Liebenberg scored 43 runs from 32 deliveries as Armagh chased their target of 124 with nine balls to spare.
South African all-rounder Liebenberg shared a second-wicket partnership of 62 with Jamie Rogers (38) before Aaron Wright (17*) secured victory with a boundary.
Armagh still remain in contention to secure Premier League promotion, currently sitting fourth in Section One, four points behind second-placed Carrick with six matches left to play.
Liebenberg enjoyed a dream debut campaign with Armagh in 2025, collecting a league-high 44 wickets, and once again sits top of the pile this term, picking up 30 at an average of 11.5.
"It feels really good,” Liebenberg told the NCU’s social media channels after Thursday’s seven-wicket win. “I think this is a milestone Armagh has been looking forward to since the start of the season.
"We thought we could get out of our group and into the semi-final, we did that and we got to the final. There was some ups and downs, but it was really good to get home and get a trophy.
"Scoreboard pressure is always a thing in a final, even though it was a low score it put a bit of pressure on us early on.
"We always had one player going at it and the other knocking singles around and that’s important in T20 cricket.
"J (Rogers) was able to score those two maximums which were really crucial for us.
"I love playing for Armagh and that’s why I came back for this second season. It feels like home to me now.”