Penzance Cricket Club made history by playing at Lord’s, but fell short of a win in the National Club Championship final.
The Cornish side faced Lancashire’s Ormskirk Cricket Club in what was described as the “battle of the North vs South”.
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Penzance won the toss and chose to field.
Ormskirk’s opening batsman, Calum Turner, proved a challenge, scoring 111 before being dismissed as the fifth wicket at 188.
He survived a scare on 95, after being dismissed by a no-ball.
Despite Turner’s efforts, Penzance bowlers fought back.
Mehran Sanwal took three early wickets, with Tom Dinnis and Brad Wadlan also claiming three wickets each.
Ormskirk were bowled out for 217 in 39.5 overs, leaving one ball unused.
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Penzance’s run chase started with an early setback as Jack Paull retired injured with a score of 12 in the second over.
Robert (right) with his son (left) and his grandson sporting Cornish tartan vests(Image: Bobby Angelov/ Falmouth Packet)
Christian Purchase gave hope to the Cornish supporters, hitting three sixes and three fours.
He was dismissed for 76 in the 13th over.
Ormskirk then took control, with Penzance losing six wickets for just 21 runs, slipping from 95/1 to 124/7 in the 24th over.
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There was a late rally from Tommy Sturgess, who made 15, and Jonny Ludlam, who added 17.
With the last pair needing 37 runs from 29 balls, Mehran Sanwal hit a six, but was soon dismissed, ending Penzance’s hopes.
Ormskirk’s Sam Holden finished with figures of 5 for 41, and Penzance were bowled out for 192.
The presentation ceremony took place in the London sunshine at Lord’s, with Ormskirk crowned champions.
The match drew strong support from both sets of fans, with Cornish supporters making the journey to Lord’s.
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The stands filled up early, and the atmosphere was described as lively, with both teams receiving a warm welcome onto the pitch.
Despite the heartbreak, Penzance’s achievement in reaching the final and playing at Lord’s was recognised.
The team made history for Cornish cricket.
Michael Weeks BEM, Hon secretary, Cornwall Cricket, said: “It was a worthy fight, but the loss of six wickets for 21 run meant that it was too big a task for the team.”
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