Cirencester youngsters take T20 prize

CIRENCESTER defeated Bedminster and holders Kingsholm to win Gloucestershire’s Vitality Under-19 T20 Development in association with Stuart Turner at Rockhampton.

Opener Aden Vaughan retired on 50 while Declan Rugg hit 31 as Ciren chased down a target of 139 against Bedminster for the loss of four wickets with eight balls to spare in the semi-final.

The bowlers took charge of the final against Kingsholm, who were dismissed for 73 as Jasper Cleaver (3-13), Rugg (3-16) and Bengy Dodds (2-9) combined.

Kingsholm made two early breakthroughs before Harry Brownless (30 not) saw Ciren to victory with almost four overs in hand.

Kingsholm booked their place in the final with an 11-run victory over Carsons & Mangotsfield.

Attention now turns to the U19 T20 Performance finals day at the Seat Unique Stadium on September 4.

The action will begin at 10am with the first semi-final between Golden Hill and Cheltenham Chiefs, followed by a clash between holders Dumbleton and Bristol Afghans at 1.15pm.