Winterbourne ease past Claverham

Bristol Youth Cricket League: Winterbourne A booked their place in the Final of the Joe Roden Under-15 League Championship with a resounding victory over Claverham.

Winterbourne bowled their opponents out for 37 in 15.4 overs before reaching their target without loss.

Batting first, Claverham slumped to 18-5, unable to combat the visitors' attack led by skipper Marcus Purnell.

He finished with 3-9 from his four overs, assisted by team-mates Greg White and Dan Newitt, who took two wickets apiece.

Chris Kislingbury also took a wicket, while Mike Norman's two maiden overs frustrated the hosts.

Chasing just 38 to win, Winterbourne openers Sam Bracey and James Taverner were free to open up their shoulders on their way to victory and reached the target without loss in just six overs.

Winterbourne will face Bishopston A in the final after Joe Wenham hit an unbeaten 60 to help his side to 131-3. In reply, Bristol YMCA B fell to 63 all out, as Bishopston coasted to victory.

Nailsea A secured their passage to the final of the Under-13 League Championship.

Batting first, Josh Dann hit 55 and Liam Lester was unbeaten on 56 as Nailsea posted 170-2 against Pak Bristolians, who could only manage 69-7 in respsonse.

Nailsea will now face either Almondsbury or Old Bristolians/Westbury in the final.