Yorkshire Cricket Board

Wakefield Thornes lifted the trophy to become the first Yorkshire champion of champions club in the County's new premiership structure.

Thornes beat Pudsey St Lawrence in a tense final in the Abu Dhabi heat despite a bold run chase by Pudsey St Lawrence lead by opener Mark Robertshaw. On a flat wicket in the magnificent Zayed Stadium, Thornes decision to bat first was justified with number 3 David Toft leading the innings with a suberb century. He was supported by Matt Jordan’s 48 as the Yorkshire League South champions totalled 296-6, with Richie Lamb (2-56) snaring two scalps. Toft's century came off 110 balls, finishing on a match-winning 138.

Mark Robertshaw (112) led the Pudsey response after a disastrous start with opener Adam Waite and no3 Callum Goldthorpe departing for ducks. He shared in partnerships of 122 with James Smith (68) and Chris Marsden (46). Robertshaw’s brilliance set Pudsey to require 67 from the final six overs but wickets tumbled in the Bradford League champions’ quest and they were dismissed for 257 in the final over.

Thornes become the first county-wide champion club in the first season since the Yorkshire League was separated into four Premier divisions. Both teams had won their respective leagues and a semi-final play-off to earn their dream trips to Abu Dhabi.

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