Waringstown stalwart Simon Harrison led his side to victory by 3 wickets in the final over of a tense and exciting GMcG Junior Cup final at Upritchard Park, Bangor.
Highlights of the final:
- Lisburn posted 177-7 from their 40 overs with valuable contributions from Adam Berry (38), Richard Simpson (28*) and David Simpson (48*). James Hall (2-19) and Simon Harrison (2-23) were the pick of the Waringstown bowlers.
- James Hall’s 49 and contributions from the top 4 made it look like Waringstown were in control until Richard Simpson got on a roll taking 4-31.
- The experienced Simon Harrison kept his cool on his way to 45* hitting 6x4s and 1×6 to win the game in the final over in front of the travelling supporters from Waringstown.
POTM from Waringstown Simon Harrison with GMcG Director Gill Johnston
Thank you to the competition sponsors GMcG for their continued support of the prestigious Junior Cup competition and to GMcG Director Gill Johnston for attending the game and presenting the POTM award. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers at Bangor Cricket Club for their hosting of the final and their hospitality.
Lisburn II 177-7 (40 overs, A Berry 38, R Rankin 26, D Simpson 48*, R Simpson 28*, J Hall 2-19, S Harrison 2-23)
Waringstown II 181-7 (39.2 overs, J Hall 49, R Waite 21, L Nelson 20, S Harrison 45*, R Simpson 4-31)
Waringstown II beat Lisburn II by 3 wickets