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Instonians v Cliftonville Academy

The Lawn, 27 July 2025
LVS T20 Cup Final

Result	Instonians beat Cliftonville Academy by 91 runs (DLS)
Toss	Instonians
Latest update at	6:37 PM Local Time
Commentator	Ian Callender

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Instonians are the 2025 LVS T20 Cup winners (CricketEurope)

Shane Dadswell was Player of the Match (CricketEurope)

Instonains captain Ben Rose receives the cup (CricketEurope)

Wylie is stumped by Rock (CricketEurope)

Three in the over for Robertson (CricketEurope)

6:16 PM That's the end of our coverage. We will be back here next Sunday for the Women's Challenge Cup final, I hope you can join us again then. For now from The Lawn it's good evening

6:15 PM The presentation ceremony just taking place and man of the match is Dadswell for his 58 and three wickets. Only Jared Wilson and Andrew Forbes put up any resistance for CA but they did well to reach their first T20 final.

Khan about to be caught in the covers (CricketEurope)

6:14 PM The Instonians bowlers proving as strong as the batters today, with Dadswell and Robertson each taking three wickets and White and Rose two apiece.

6:13 PM So an even more comprehensive victory than in the Trophy final sees Instonians claim the first senior silverware of the season. They remain on course for the treble with the Challenge Cup final in 12 days time and the Premier League up for grabs. This was a good scene setter for them because they are back here at The Lawn on Saturday for what could be a title decider.

Wilson departs (CricketEurope)

An honest fielder - that was six (CricketEurope)

Robertson appeals in vain (CricketEurope)

B Kane c Lambert b Rose 4 (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 15 in 12 balls
Cliftonville Academy 93-10 in 15.5 overs

15.5 Rose to Kane, OUT - CAUGHT! And that is that, a skyer to long leg and good running catch coming in to complete another comprehensive victory
15.4 Rose to Kane, no run. Misses outside off

Dadswell gives Raut out (CricketEurope)

15.3 Rose to Forbes, 1 run. Pulled through mid-wicket
15.2 Rose to Forbes, FOUR Driven through the covers, and misfield by Robertson
15.1 Rose to Kane, 1 run. Pulled through mid-wicket

Dadswell takes the caught and bowled to dismiss Melly (CricketEurope)

End of over 15 (7 runs) Cliftonville Academy 87-9
A Forbes 25* (17 balls, 3x4, 1x6) B Kane 3* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 1.1 overs
Agnew 2-0-16-0 Rose 2-0-8-1
Cliftonville Academy need 98 runs to win in 1.0 overs.

14.6 Agnew to Forbes, FOUR Good shot driven through extra cover
14.6 Agnew to Forbes, WIDE
14.5 Agnew to Kane, 1 run. Forward and down to long-on
14.4 Agnew to Kane, no run. Forced to mid-wicket

Instonians (CricketEurope)

14.3 Agnew to Kane, no run. Beaten outside off
14.2 Agnew to Kane, no run. Bottom edge drops short of White at slip
14.1 Agnew to Forbes, 1 run. Turned round to long leg

End of over 14 (7 runs) Cliftonville Academy 80-9
B Kane 2* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Forbes 20* (15 balls, 2x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.1 overs
Rose 2-0-8-1 Agnew 1-0-9-0
Cliftonville Academy need 105 runs to win in 2.0 overs.

13.6 Rose to Kane, 2 runs. Cut away to thirdman

A Wylie st Rock b Rose 2 (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 18.18
Partnership of 22 in 24 balls
Cliftonville Academy 78-9 in 13.5 overs

13.5 Rose to A Wylie, OUT - STUMPED! Misses outside off and Rock does the rest
13.4 Rose to Forbes, 1 run. Driven through the covers
13.3 Rose to Forbes, FOUR Pulled to mid-wicket, defiantly
13.2 Rose to Forbes, no run.
13.1 Rose to Forbes, no run.

End of over 13 (5 runs) Cliftonville Academy 73-8
A Wylie 2* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Forbes 15* (12 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 17 in 3.1 overs
Agnew 1-0-9-0 Rose 1-0-1-0
Cliftonville Academy need 112 runs to win in 3.0 overs.

12.6 Agnew to A Wylie, no run.
12.5 Agnew to A Wylie, no run.
12.4 Agnew to Forbes, 1 run.
12.3 Agnew to Forbes, no run.
12.2 Agnew to Forbes, FOUR
12.1 Agnew to Forbes, 2 runs.
11.6 Rose to A Wylie, no run. Umpires confer after that ball but they decide to stay on
11.5 Rose to A Wylie, no run.
11.4 Rose to Forbes, 1 leg bye.
11.3 Rose to A Wylie, 1 run. Pulled to mid-wicket
11.2 Rose to A Wylie, no run. Missed outside off as the rain starts to fall again
11.1 Rose to A Wylie, no run. Forward and into the covers

End of over 11 (8 runs) Cliftonville Academy 64-8
A Forbes 8* (6 balls, 0x4, 1x6) A Wylie 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 1.1 overs
White 3-0-14-2 Robertson 4-0-13-3
Cliftonville Academy need 121 runs to win in 5.0 overs.

10.6 White to Forbes, SIX Tossed up again and dispatched over the mid-wicket boundary
10.5 White to Forbes, no run. Forward, eventually, and straight to cover
10.4 White to Forbes, no run. Mistimed on the back foot
10.3 White to A Wylie, 1 run. Flighted and hit back just over his head
10.2 White to A Wylie, no run.
10.1 White to Forbes, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket

5:52 PM White for his last over

End of over 10 (1 run) Cliftonville Academy 56-8
A Wylie 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Forbes 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
Robertson 4-0-13-3 White 2-0-6-2
Cliftonville Academy need 129 runs to win in 6.0 overs.

9.6 Robertson to A Wylie, no run. Defends from the crease

M McCord bowled Robertson 3 (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 1 in 3 balls
Cliftonville Academy 56-8 in 9.5 overs

9.5 Robertson to McCord, OUT - BOWLED! It's three in five as McCord is beaten all ends up
9.4 Robertson to Forbes, 1 run. Pushed into the off side
9.3 Robertson to Forbes, no run. Well forward in defence

A Kelso c Rose b Robertson 0 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 0.00
Partnership of 0 in 1 balls
Cliftonville Academy 55-7 in 9.2 overs

9.2 Robertson to Kelso, OUT - CAUGHT! RObertson is on a hat-trick as that pops up to a diving short cover

D Khan c Rose b Robertson 2 (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 3 in 6 balls
Cliftonville Academy 55-6 in 9.1 overs

9.1 Robertson to Khan, OUT - CAUGHT! The wickets keep tumbling, this a skyer to cover

5:45 PM Instonians in control and looks like we are heading for another tame finish. RRR is over 18

End of over 9 (3 runs) Cliftonville Academy 55-5
M McCord 3* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) D Khan 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 0.5 overs
White 2-0-6-2 Robertson 3-0-12-0
Cliftonville Academy need 130 runs to win in 7.0 overs.

8.6 White to McCord, no run. Changes his mind and can only defend
8.5 White to Khan, 1 run. Off the back foot to wide long-on
8.4 White to McCord, 1 run. Along the ground to long-off by the right-hander
8.3 White to Khan, 1 run. Driven to long-off
8.2 White to Khan, no run. Round the wicket to the left hander and he mistimes his first shot

J Wilson c Lambert b White 33 (23 balls, 3x4, 2x6) SR: 143.48
Partnership of 9 in 9 balls
Cliftonville Academy 52-5 in 8.1 overs

8.1 White to Wilson, OUT - CAUGHT! No doubt about that one, straight to long-off

End of over 8 (8 runs) Cliftonville Academy 52-4
M McCord 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Wilson 33* (22 balls, 3x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 9 in 1.2 overs
Robertson 3-0-12-0 White 1-0-3-1
Cliftonville Academy need 133 runs to win in 8.0 overs.

7.6 Robertson to Wilson, 1 run. All along the ground this time to Smith at long-off
7.5 Robertson to Wilson, SIX Thought we had a brilliant catch there with Carmichael palming the ball back from the boundary to Metcalfe to take the catch but six given
7.4 Robertson to Wilson, no run. Straight to cover
7.3 Robertson to Wilson, no run. Taken on the pad outside leg
7.2 Robertson to McCord, 1 run. Cut to backward point
7.1 Robertson to McCord, no run. Forward and straight to Agnew at short mid-wicket

End of over 7 (3 runs) Cliftonville Academy 44-4
J Wilson 26* (18 balls, 3x4, 1x6) M McCord 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.2 overs
White 1-0-3-1 Robertson 2-0-4-0
Cliftonville Academy need 141 runs to win in 9.0 overs.

6.6 White to Wilson, no run. Quicker ball and more bounce, no contact from the bat
6.5 White to McCord, 1 run. Pushed through the covers

J Glass c & b White 6 (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 54.55
Partnership of 26 in 25 balls
Cliftonville Academy 43-4 in 6.4 overs

6.4 White to Glass, OUT - CAUGHT! And White has his first, simple return catch
6.3 White to Wilson, 1 run. Cut to backward point
6.2 White to Glass, 1 run. Driven to long-on
6.1 White to Glass, no run. Back down the pitch

End of over 6 (4 runs) Cliftonville Academy 41-3
J Wilson 25* (16 balls, 3x4, 1x6) J Glass 5* (8 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 24 in 3.3 overs
Robertson 2-0-4-0 Carmichael 1-0-19-0
Cliftonville Academy need 144 runs to win in 10.0 overs.

5.6 Robertson to Glass, 1 leg bye.
5.5 Robertson to Wilson, 1 run. Driven to long-off
5.4 Robertson to Glass, 1 run. Turned behind square
5.3 Robertson to Glass, no run. Played very late to backward point
5.2 Robertson to Wilson, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket
5.1 Robertson to Wilson, no run. Forward and bowler fields to his left

5:29 PM Just five overs in the first powerplay

End of over 5 (19 runs) Cliftonville Academy 37-3
J Glass 4* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6) J Wilson 23* (13 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 20 in 2.3 overs
Carmichael 1-0-19-0 Robertson 1-0-1-0
Cliftonville Academy need 148 runs to win in 11.0 overs.

4.6 Carmichael to Glass, FOUR Big edge flies through Rock's gloves, standing up
4.5 Carmichael to Wilson, 1 run. Turned to square leg and misfield by Lambert gives up the single
4.4 Carmichael to Wilson, FOUR Super late cut to thirdman
4.3 Carmichael to Wilson, no run. Cut to backward point
4.2 Carmichael to Wilson, FOUR Cracked through the covers, all along the ground

5:25 PM Took a while to retreive that ball

4.1 Carmichael to Wilson, SIX Welcomed into the attack with the first six of the innings, down the ground

End of over 4 (1 run) Cliftonville Academy 18-3
J Glass 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Wilson 8* (8 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.3 overs
Robertson 1-0-1-0 Dadswell 2-0-4-3
Cliftonville Academy need 167 runs to win in 12.0 overs.

3.6 Robertson to Glass, no run. Stuck on the back foot and can only defend
3.5 Robertson to Wilson, 1 run. Chopped to backward point
3.4 Robertson to Wilson, no run. Drives to mid-off, Metcalfe quickly in
3.3 Robertson to Wilson, no run. Cut straight to point
3.2 Robertson to Wilson, no run. Straight onto a length and defended
3.1 Robertson to Wilson, no run. Defends from the crease

5:18 PM Only one bowler can bowl four overs in this innings

End of over 3 (1 run) Cliftonville Academy 17-3
J Glass 0* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Wilson 7* (3 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.3 overs
Dadswell 2-0-4-3 Lambert 1-0-13-0
Cliftonville Academy need 168 runs to win in 13.0 overs.

2.6 Dadswell to Glass, no run. Misses outside off and Dadswell has figures of three for four after two overs
2.5 Dadswell to Glass, no run. Forward in defence
2.4 Dadswell to Glass, no run. Banged in and Glass ducks

5:16 PM Instonians getting excited. Just heard someone say 'come on five down in the powerplay'

V Chopra c Gould b Dadswell 0 (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 0.00
Partnership of 0 in 2 balls
Cliftonville Academy 17-3 in 2.3 overs

2.3 Dadswell to Chopra, OUT - CAUGHT! And another, fine catxch at short thirdman with Gould trekking back
2.2 Dadswell to Chopra, no run. Forward and into the off side

A Raut c Lambert b Dadswell 8 (7 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 114.29
Partnership of 14 in 7 balls
Cliftonville Academy 17-2 in 2.1 overs

2.1 Dadswell to Raut, OUT - CAUGHT! Dadswell picks up his second, pulled to deep square but well short, easy catch
2.1 Dadswell to Raut, WIDE Down leg side

End of over 2 (13 runs) Cliftonville Academy 16-1
J Wilson 7* (3 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A Raut 8* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 1.0 overs
Lambert 1-0-13-0 Dadswell 1-0-3-1
Cliftonville Academy need 169 runs to win in 14.0 overs.

1.6 Lambert to Wilson, 2 runs. Pulled again and good stop by Carmichael on the boundary
1.5 Lambert to Raut, 1 run. Banged in and pulled to mid-wicket
1.4 Lambert to Raut, FOUR Inches short of the first maximum, pulled to deep mid-wicket
1.3 Lambert to Wilson, 1 run. Forward and up to mid-on
1.2 Lambert to Wilson, FOUR Pulls his first ball to long leg
1.1 Lambert to Raut, 1 run. Pushed into the covers

End of over 1 (3 runs) Cliftonville Academy 3-1
A Raut 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Dadswell 1-0-3-1
Cliftonville Academy need 182 runs to win in 15.0 overs.

H Melly c & b Dadswell 1 (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 33.33
Partnership of 3 in 6 balls
Cliftonville Academy 3-1 in 1.0 overs

0.6 Dadswell to Melly, OUT - CAUGHT! And there's the first wicket, trying to flick it to leg but it only goes straight up and bowler takes catch on follow through
0.5 Dadswell to Raut, 1 run. Off the outside edge to short thirdman
0.4 Dadswell to Raut, no run. Banged in and misses with the pull shot
0.3 Dadswell to Melly, 1 run. Turned to deep square
0.2 Dadswell to Melly, no run. Misses a slower ball
0.1 Dadswell to Raut, 1 run. Pushed into the off side

5:02 PM Rain has stopped. We will have a 16 overs innings with CA's target 185 to win

4:57 PM Confirmed by the umpires. The Cliftonville Academy innings was due to start at 4.47

4:52 PM Still raining here and I'm assuming there is no change in rules for the final so we are already losing overs

4:41 PM Nearly lost the tent again but I held on this time although have had to move the table further in to avoid rain wetting my computer even more! Will keep you updated but restart will be delayed

4:40 PM It has actually started raining and although the pitch is being rolled, the first of the covers have been brought on

4:37 PM Andrew White top scored with 62 and with his bowling to come is in pole position for the man of the match, although Dadswell with 58 isn't far behind.

4:36 PM At one stage when Dadswell and White were going it was looking like at least 250 but three run outs helped stall the mighty Instonians batting machine

And another run out! (CricketEurope)

4:33 PM Cliftonville Academy probably happy with 219.

End of over 20 (7 runs) Instonians 220-6
O Metcalfe 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Gould 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.1 overs
McCord 4-0-52-2 Wilson 4-0-47-0

19.6 McCord to Gould, 1 run. Can't get bat on the last ball

White's innings comes to an end after he is bowled (CricketEurope)

N Smith run out 1 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 100.00
Partnership of 2 in 2 balls
Instonians 219-6 in 19.5 overs

19.5 McCord to Smith, RUN OUT! with 1 run completed. Steered through point but beaten by Dawood's throw coming back for the second

Rose backs up too far and is run out (CricketEurope)

19.4 McCord to Metcalfe, 1 run. Slapped through the covers

A White bowled McCord 62 (38 balls, 8x4, 1x6) SR: 163.16
Partnership of 0 in 1 balls
Instonians 217-5 in 19.3 overs

19.3 McCord to White, OUT - BOWLED! Banged in again but White misses this one

B Rose run out 11 (6 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 33 in 16 balls
Instonians 217-4 in 19.2 overs

19.2 McCord to White, RUN OUT! Good slower ball and Rose badked up too far anad is run out by the bowler
19.1 McCord to White, FOUR Banged into the pitch but White gets the pull in and it goes all the way to backward square boundary

4:26 PM McCord has gone for 15 an over but the captain takes responsibility for the last

End of over 19 (9 runs) Instonians 213-3
B Rose 11* (6 balls, 0x4, 1x6) A White 58* (35 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 29 in 2.2 overs
Wilson 4-0-47-0 Raut 4-0-42-0

18.6 Wilson to Rose, no run. Arrowing in on his pads and can make no contact with bat, heading down leg
18.5 Wilson to White, 1 run. Pulled to the mid-wicket boundary, well-manned
18.4 Wilson to White, FOUR Out comes the scoop shot and goes all the way
18.3 Wilson to White, 2 runs. Pulled through mid-wicket
18.2 Wilson to Rose, 1 run. Yorker, well dug out
18.1 Wilson to White, 1 run. Drives through point. Can he be the first batter to get to 60?

End of over 18 (12 runs) Instonians 204-3
B Rose 10* (4 balls, 0x4, 1x6) A White 50* (31 balls, 6x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 20 in 1.2 overs
Raut 4-0-42-0 Wilson 3-0-38-0

17.6 Raut to Rose, 2 runs. Driven through the covers, although it looked as if it probably should have been caught by the fielder diving forward
17.5 Raut to White, 1 run. Reverse sweep to backward point brings up the veteran's 50
17.4 Raut to Rose, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket
17.3 Raut to Rose, SIX Rose joins the six-hitting competition and that brings up the 200 with 15 balls left
17.2 Raut to White, 1 run. Pulled to wide long-on
17.1 Raut to Rose, 1 run.

End of over 17 (9 runs) Instonians 192-3
A White 48* (29 balls, 6x4, 1x6) B Rose 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 0.2 overs
Wilson 3-0-38-0 Raut 3-0-30-0

16.6 Wilson to White, FOUR Cut away through backward point
16.5 Wilson to White, FOUR Pulled to fine leg

Dadswell is run out (CricketEurope)

4:14 PM A stump has been broken in that run-out so we are awaiting a replacement

4:14 PM Cliftonville Academy will be relieved it's Dadswell but is it too late?

S Dadswell run out 58 (31 balls, 6x4, 3x6) SR: 187.10
Partnership of 84 in 54 balls
Instonians 184-3 in 16.4 overs

16.4 Wilson to Dadswell, RUN OUT! Tried to run a leg bye and after he missed the pull shot but didn't make the other end
16.3 Wilson to Dadswell, no run. Swings and misses!
16.2 Wilson to White, 1 run. Drives through point
16.1 Wilson to White, no run. Misses with the ramp shot off the pace bowler

End of over 16 (10 runs) Instonians 183-2
S Dadswell 58* (29 balls, 6x4, 3x6) A White 39* (25 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 83 in 8.2 overs
Raut 3-0-30-0 McCord 3-0-45-1

15.6 Raut to White, 1 run. Goes back and pulled through mid-wicket, White turns down the second
15.5 Raut to White, 2 runs. Good diving stop on the cover boundary
15.4 Raut to White, FOUR Driven over the top of extra cover
15.4 Raut to White, WIDE Down leg

Another life for Dadswell (CricketEurope)

15.3 Raut to Dadswell, 1 run. Pulled along the ground to long-on
15.2 Raut to Dadswell, no run. Misses with the reverse sweep
15.1 Raut to White, 1 run. Reverse swept to short thirdman

End of over 15 (14 runs) Instonians 173-2
S Dadswell 57* (27 balls, 6x4, 3x6) A White 31* (21 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 73 in 7.2 overs
McCord 3-0-45-1 Kane 4-0-38-1

14.6 McCord to White, 1 run.
14.5 McCord to White, 2 runs.
14.4 McCord to White, SIX
14.3 McCord to White, 2 runs.
14.2 McCord to Dadswell, 1 run.
14.1 McCord to Dadswell, 2 runs. DROPPED. Another leading edge and it lands between three fielders, Wylie got his hands to it but this time couldn't hold on

End of over 14 (7 runs) Instonians 159-2
A White 20* (17 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Dadswell 54* (25 balls, 6x4, 3x6)
Partnership of 59 in 6.2 overs
Kane 4-0-38-1 McCord 2-0-31-1

13.6 Kane to White, no run. Turns past the outside edge

Fifty for Dadswell (CricketEurope)

13.5 Kane to Dadswell, 1 run. Short but it hurried on and he can only help it through mid-wicket
13.4 Kane to Dadswell, no run. Punched towards mid-on
13.3 Kane to White, 1 run. White goes in the same direction but also falls short
13.2 Kane to Dadswell, 1 run. Down the pitch and disappointed to only find long-on
13.1 Kane to Dadswell, FOUR Too short and it is helped to long leg to bring up a 22-ball half century

End of over 13 (12 runs) Instonians 152-2
A White 19* (15 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Dadswell 48* (21 balls, 5x4, 3x6)
Partnership of 52 in 5.2 overs
McCord 2-0-31-1 Kane 3-0-31-1

12.6 McCord to Dadswell, 1 run. Drives to mid-off but this time they get the single
12.5 McCord to White, 1 run. Short ball ramped to thirdman
12.5 McCord to White, NO BALL So wide that a no-ball is called and brings up the 50 partnership in just 5 overs
12.4 McCord to Dadswell, 1 run. Steers it through point
12.3 McCord to Dadswell, FOUR Pulled to long leg for his eighth boundary, four short of another 50
12.2 McCord to Dadswell, no run. Drives straight to extra cover
12.1 McCord to Dadswell, FOUR Just waits for that and plonks it inches short of the mid-wicket boundary

End of over 12 (8 runs) Instonians 140-2
A White 18* (13 balls, 3x4, 0x6) S Dadswell 38* (16 balls, 3x4, 3x6)
Partnership of 40 in 4.2 overs
Kane 3-0-31-1 Raut 2-0-20-0

11.6 Kane to White, FOUR Another misfield from Dawood gives up the 21st boundary of the innings after 12 overs
11.5 Kane to Dadswell, 1 run. Cut away to the cover sweeper
11.4 Kane to Dadswell, no run. Misses outside off!

3:51 PM My tent is back in position - for now!

11.3 Kane to White, 1 run. Swept to long leg
11.2 Kane to Dadswell, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket again
11.1 Kane to White, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket.

3:49 PM And I have just lost my covered tent which has flown across the line

End of over 11 (9 runs) Instonians 132-2
S Dadswell 36* (13 balls, 3x4, 3x6) A White 12* (10 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 32 in 3.2 overs
Raut 2-0-20-0 Kane 2-0-23-1

10.6 Raut to White, 1 run. Pushed into the covers
10.5 Raut to White, no run. Forced to defend from the crease
10.4 Raut to Dadswell, 1 run. Can only get another single to backward square
10.3 Raut to White, 1 run. Tucked round the corner to give the strike back to the South African
10.2 Raut to Dadswell, 1 run. Stays back and pushed into the covers

3:47 PM This time the ball does come back!

10.1 Raut to Dadswell, SIX So Dadswell in strike to hit another mighty six into the houses at mid-wicket

3:46 PM Actually didn't take a run off the last ball

End of over 10 (8 runs) Instonians 123-2
S Dadswell 28* (10 balls, 3x4, 2x6) A White 11* (7 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 23 in 2.2 overs
Kane 2-0-24-1 Chopra 2-0-20-0

9.6 Kane to White, 1 run. Forward and through the covers
9.5 Kane to White, no run. Slapped back to the bowler, no timing
9.4 Kane to Dadswell, 1 run. Forward in respectful defence
9.3 Kane to White, 1 run. Drives to the cover sweeper
9.2 Kane to Dadswell, 1 run. Into the covers and bad bounce gives the fielder no chance
9.1 Kane to Dadswell, FOUR Pulled through mid-wicket

End of over 9 (7 runs) Instonians 115-2
A White 9* (4 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Dadswell 22* (7 balls, 2x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 15 in 1.2 overs
Chopra 2-0-20-0 Kane 1-0-16-1

8.6 Chopra to White, no run. Steps across and straight to backward point
8.5 Chopra to Dadswell, 1 run. Pushed down the ground
8.4 Chopra to Dadswell, no run. Defends back to the bowlers
8.3 Chopra to White, 1 run. Eased into the leg side
8.2 Chopra to Dadswell, 1 run. Cut away

Raut takes a fine catch to end Rock's innings (CricketEurope)

8.1 Chopra to Dadswell, FOUR Thumped down the ground and it's four boundaries out of four

End of over 8 (16 runs) Instonians 108-2
A White 8* (2 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Dadswell 16* (3 balls, 1x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 8 in 0.2 overs
Kane 1-0-16-1 Wilson 2-0-29-0

7.6 Kane to White, FOUR to fine leg
7.5 Kane to White, FOUR Reverse sweep straight away flies to the thirdman boundary

N Rock c Raut b Kane 52 (27 balls, 4x4, 3x6) SR: 192.59
Partnership of 34 in 11 balls
Instonians 100-2 in 7.4 overs

7.4 Kane to Rock, OUT - CAUGHT! But that was a well judged catch on the mid-wicket boundary, with the ball swirling around

3:35 PM It also brought up the 100 from just 46 balls

7.3 Kane to Rock, SIX Third six for Rock takes him to his 50, over square leg and yet another ball required

This one is launched into the gardens of the adjacent houses (CricketEurope)

7.2 Kane to Rock, no run. Huge appeal for caught behind but umpire Black says 'no'
7.1 Kane to Rock, 2 runs. Dabbed into the gap towards thirdman

3:32 PM Replacement ball required

End of over 7 (19 runs) Instonians 92-1
S Dadswell 16* (3 balls, 1x4, 2x6) N Rock 44* (23 balls, 4x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 26 in 1.1 overs
Wilson 2-0-29-0 McCord 1-0-19-1

6.6 Wilson to Dadswell, SIX This is an incredible start to his innings, powered into the houses at mid-wicket
6.5 Wilson to Dadswell, FOUR Cut hard over backward point
6.4 Wilson to Rock, 1 run. Just nudged up towards mid-on

Wylie celebrates a stunning catch (CricketEurope)

6.3 Wilson to Rock, 4 byes. Misses everything
6.2 Wilson to Rock, no run. Drives straight to cover
6.1 Wilson to Rock, FOUR Cut away to thirdman

Carmichael is dropped again - this time by Dawood (CricketEurope)

End of over 6 (19 runs) Instonians 73-1
S Dadswell 6* (1 balls, 0x4, 1x6) N Rock 39* (19 balls, 3x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 7 in 0.1 overs
McCord 1-0-19-1 Wilson 1-0-14-0

5.6 McCord to Dadswell, SIX So nearly gone first ball, just cleared Wylie in the same position at deep backward square
5.6 McCord to Dadswell, WIDE Slower ball outside off

C Carmichael c A Wylie b McCord 27 (16 balls, 4x4, 1x6) SR: 168.75
Partnership of 66 in 35 balls
Instonians 66-1 in 5.5 overs

5.5 McCord to Carmichael, OUT - CAUGHT! But he doesn't get away with this one, the most difficult of the three, a superb diving catch low at deep square

Melly fails to take the chance offered by Carmichael (CricketEurope)

5.4 McCord to Carmichael, FOUR Carmichael's response is to bludgeon it straight down the ground
5.3 McCord to Carmichael, 2 runs. DROPPED. And this should have been held by Dawood at short thirdman, slower ball and leading edge spilt
5.2 McCord to Carmichael, SIX Super pick up from way outside off stump, flies over long leg boundary
5.1 McCord to Carmichael, no run. Appeal for caught behind down the leg side but just flicked the arm

End of over 5 (14 runs) Instonians 54-0
N Rock 39* (19 balls, 3x4, 2x6) C Carmichael 15* (11 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 54 in 5.0 overs
Wilson 1-0-14-0 Glass 2-0-16-0

4.6 Wilson to Carmichael, 1 run. DROPPED. Skyer which Melly, the gloves claimed, but a gust of wind blew it away from him at the last moment. How vital will that be
4.5 Wilson to Rock, 1 run. Pulled to long leg
4.4 Wilson to Carmichael, 3 runs. Lofted over mid-wicket
4.3 Wilson to Rock, 1 run. Pushed into the covers
4.2 Wilson to Rock, FOUR Too short and pulled easily through backward square
4.1 Wilson to Rock, FOUR Driven through mid-off and misfield gives up the boundary

End of over 4 (9 runs) Instonians 40-0
C Carmichael 11* (9 balls, 3x4, 0x6) N Rock 29* (15 balls, 1x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 40 in 4.0 overs
Glass 2-0-16-0 Chopra 1-0-13-0

3.6 Glass to Carmichael, no run. A rare play and miss, outside off
3.5 Glass to Rock, 1 run. Flicked into the leg side
3.4 Glass to Rock, SIX Pulled for the second six to long leg
3.3 Glass to Carmichael, 1 run. Flicked from the crease to square leg
3.2 Glass to Rock, 1 run. Flicked to backward square in the air, just short of Dawood
3.1 Glass to Rock, no run. Mistimed back to the bowler

End of over 3 (13 runs) Instonians 31-0
C Carmichael 10* (7 balls, 3x4, 0x6) N Rock 21* (11 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 31 in 3.0 overs
Chopra 1-0-13-0 Glass 1-0-7-0

2.6 Chopra to Rock, 1 run. And they take a quick single to finish a 13-run over
2.5 Chopra to Rock, 2 runs. Pulled, with placement, through mid-wicket
2.4 Chopra to Carmichael, 1 run. Flicked wide of mid-on
2.3 Chopra to Carmichael, FOUR Now swept through square leg. This is a strong start by Instonians
2.2 Chopra to Carmichael, FOUR Cut away through backward point
2.1 Chopra to Rock, 1 run. Eased along the ground to long-on

End of over 2 (8 runs) Instonians 18-0
C Carmichael 1* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) N Rock 17* (8 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 18 in 2.0 overs
Glass 1-0-7-0 Raut 1-0-10-0

1.6 Glass to Carmichael, no run. Drives to mid-off, good stop by the captain
1.5 Glass to Carmichael, no run. Misses with the uppercut
1.4 Glass to Rock, 3 runs.

3:04 PM Single off the second ball so that was Rock hit the four

1.3 Glass to Rock, FOUR Pulls his first ball from Glass to long leg

Rock sweeps Raut for six (CricketEurope)

1.2 Glass to Carmichael, no run. Drives into the covers
1.1 Glass to Carmichael, no run. Defends down the pitch

End of over 1 (10 runs) Instonians 10-0
N Rock 10* (6 balls, 1x4, 1x6) C Carmichael 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 1.0 overs
Raut 1-0-10-0

0.6 Raut to Rock, no run. Defends into the leg side, happy with 10 off the first
0.5 Raut to Rock, no run. Punched into the covers from the crease
0.4 Raut to Rock, SIX And follows up with a bigger one to the same location

Cliftonville Academy (CricketEurope)

0.3 Raut to Rock, FOUR Got hold of that one, swept to deep square for the first boundary
0.2 Raut to Rock, no run. Taken on the pad as he pushes forward, outside the line
0.1 Raut to Rock, no run. Defended down the pitch

2:58 PM Well here we go, Raut to open the bowling

2:52 PM Teams now in the scoreboard, with the groundstaff in the middle looking anxiously skywards

2:46 PM Francis Collins misses out in the CA team because of injury. We are still on schedule for a 3pm start but it has definitely got darker and I think I can confidently predict a rain interruption

2:43 PM One change to the original Instonians team sees Olly Metcalfe come in with James Magee missing

2:42 PM Welcome back to The Lawn for the T20 Cup Final between Instonians and Cliftonville Academy. The toss has just taken place and Instonians T20 captain Ben Rose has won it and decided to bat