Thirds reach Minor Cup decider

BALLYMENA Thirds reached the final of the Minor Cup with a four wicket win over Waringstown on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jul 2010, 10:06 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2010, 11:04 BST

Ballymena Bowled first and dismissed league leaders Waringstown for 92.

Richard Boyd, the stand-in captain for the day in the absence of Andrew Lytle, took four wickets, Ali McIlroy three, Johnny Holmes in his return to cricket this summer took two with Paul Campbell taking one wicket.

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The Ballymena reply got off to a nervous start and they soon found themselves in trouble on 62 for 6 but Boyd kept a cool head and finished on 50 not out, bringing the side home with over 25 overs to spare, winning by four wickets.

The Thirds will play Bangor Thirds in the Final on August 21.

This week the Thirds travel to Woodvale on Wednesday evening and then entertain Lisburn at Eaton Park on Saturday.

Both these games must be won if Ballymena hope to retain their league title.

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