IBWEST CUP PICTURE SPECIAL

Springfield Ibwest get their hands on the cup.

Springfield Ibwest are the new holders of the coveted Ibwest Cup.
They beat One Medical 1 in Monday night’s showpiece final before a good-sized crowd at Cleethorpes Cricket Club.
Batting first, One Medical found it hard going against some tight bowling and were indebted to an impressive, unbeaten 36 from wicketkeeper/batsman Dale Coy for being able to post 84 for six.
Springfield were given the steady start they needed and once their openers had both been dismissed by Elliott Drinkell, they cruised to victory through the efforts of Andy Haith (21 not out) and Mike Chamberlain (23 not out).
Mike was adjudged man of the match by umpires Gordon Turner and Colin Butters.
Master of ceremonies for the presentation ceremony was league chairman Colin Kennedy, who welcomed VIP guests Councillor Sue Pickett, the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, and Consort Doug Pickett, who both stayed to watch the entire game.
The competition started in late April with 50 teams taking part, culminating in semi-finals at Grimsby Town CC’s Augusta Street ground and the final at Chichester Road.

SCORES
One Medical 1 84 for six (Coy 36 not out, Waghorn 11 not out, Wathukarage 10, Phillips 2-9, Davis 1-18, Osmond 1-19), Springfield Ibwest 86 for two (Chamberlain 23 not out, Haith 21 not out, Hughes 16, Osmond 15, Drinkell 2-21).

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The winning Springfield Ibwest team.

Runner-up honours for One Medical 1.

Losing finalists One Medical 1.

Umpires Gordon Turner and Colin Butters discussing their choice for man of the match.


Mike Chamberlain receiving the man of the match award.

Highest scorer in the final, Dale Coy, in reflective mood.

The sun is well over the yard-arm as the final ends, meaning a drink or two is in order!

The final in full swing.

Cleethorpes CC spinner and facilities manager, Dean Cressey, takes a break from his duties behind the bar and tucks into one of the snacks on sale.

Some of the crowd enjoying the cricket and the sun.

A great night out at the cricket!

Patrolling the boundary.

Should have gone to Specsavers for some sun glasses!

Downing a pint.

Chandi Wathukarage, front - right, had a successful semi-final for One Medical at Augusta Street.

Punjab Lions, who were beaten in their semi-final played at Grimsby Town CC.

Holton-le-Clay's Andy Langford leaves the field after being dismissed in his side's "semi" at Grimsby Town.

Our last three pictures show semi-final action at Augusta Street.