In an amazing finish to the season, Burnside West have claimed the OEM Audio Two-Day Premiership title after wrapping up a win against Lancaster Park with just five overs left in the season.

A combination of late starts and rain during the lunch break meant it was a busy day for the umpires and a stressful one for supporters of Burnside, St Albans and Heathcote, who were all still in title contention well into the final day.

Heathcote bowled brilliantly to knock over St Albans for 81 and leave a chase of 120, with a 10 wicket win needed for the extra bonus points, but St Albans also were at the top of their game with the ball, and Heathcote's hopes faded and were eventually extinguished as they were all out for 99.

With that win all St Albans could do was wait for the outcome at Burnside Park, with the hosts needing two wickets and Lancaster Park 30 runs as the overs ticked away. It was skipper Matt Hay who brought himself back on and claimed the 9th wicket and the ever-popular Jackson Latham who claimed the final wicket to wrap things up for Burnside West.

Results from the final round

Burnside West 99/10 Nick Gibb 18, Jordan Herbert 4/20 and 166/10 Jordan Herbert 5/51 beat Lancaster Park 95/10 Kalhan Challu 35, Jackson Latham 3/21 and 143/10 Kalhan Challu 34, Jackson Latham 4/56

Riccarton 0/0 & 99/10 Morgan Topping 24, Ben Breitmeyer 5/30 beat Old Boys Collegians 0/0 & 86/10 Asad Kidwai 7/40

St Albans 253/10 Nick Hendrie 76, Matt Holstein 45, Ben Cochrane 4/48 and 81/10 Philippe Boissevain 7/18 beat Heathcote 215/10 Andre Bradford 50, Ian Souness 7/110 and 99/10 Ian Souness 5/52, Lachie Harper 4/18

East Shirley 136/10 Bradley Entwistle 45, Harsh Visavadiya 3/17 and 144/8 Dec Tim Hampton-Matehe 61*, Raunaq Kapur 4/49 drew with Sydenham 104/10 BJ Jacobs 22, Jared van Eyk Menkman 4/11, Jared Roberts 3/19 and 46/3 Jared Roberts 3/46

Article added: Monday 27 March 2023