The semi finals of the ECB National Club Championship were decided yesterday and the final at Wantage Road, Northampton on Sunday 18th September will be between South Northumberland and Swardeston.
South Northumberland had what appears to have been a comfortable win over Ormskirk. South North won the toss and chose to bat in a rain affected game reduced to 36 overs. They were all out for 181 but Ormskirk lost wickets at regular intervals and were dismissed for 109.
The drama of the day however was played out in Norfolk where Swardeston took on Weybridge. Swardeston batted first and thanks in large part to Joe Gatting who made 91 their innings finished on 245 for 9. Weybridge made a good start in reply and an eigth wicket stand of 63 between Phillip Mann and Brent Kay left them needing just 12 to win when Gatting broke the partnership. The visitors began the last over needing just one to win with two wickets still to fall but remarkably Matthew Taylor bowled a wicket maiden to leave Weybridge one run short at the close. Cue manic celebrations which can be seen on Twitter @SwardestonCC.
Wantage Road
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