Isfield crowned 2018 Sussex Cricket Foundation Six-a-Side Cup winners after lengthy wait

This past Sunday, The Blackstone Academy Ground sponsored by Hurstpierpoint College played host to Finals Day of the Sussex Cricket Foundation Six-a-Side Cup, sponsored by Wilson Sandford.

The re-arranged 2018 final saw Henfield CC, West Chiltington & Thakeham CC, Isfield CC & Crawley Eagles CC hoping to take the title seven months after rain had washed out the original fixture.  

Isfield beat West Chiltington in the first semi-final with the two-year reigning champions falling just four runs short of the total, resulting in a guaranteed new champion.

Crawley Eagles completed an emphatic victory over Henfield by 25 runs to advance to the final.

In the third place playoff, West Chiltington wrapped up victory over Henfield with one ball to spare, an audacious scooped six from Charlie Davies onto the roof of the Blackstone pavilion providing the winning runs.

A nail biting final, saw Crawley Eagles batting first and in strife early on, with ‘Jock’ taking a triple wicket maiden in the third over, leaving Eagles reeling on 17 for 3.

Eagles managed to recover in the following two overs, gathering a respectable 47. In the chase, an expensive first over, going for 17 runs, put Isfield out in front and from that point, the runs ticked along. With three balls to spare, the Isfield batsmen stole a quick single to complete the victory.

Robin Wilson, of competition sponsors Wilson Sandford presented the Sussex Cricket Foundation Six-a-Side Cup to Isfield CC, who will look to successfully defend their title in the 2019 competition.

If your club would like to enter the 2019 competition and have a chance of playing in the finals day at The 1st Central County Ground on Sunday 15th September, contact your Territory Manager or book here.

2019 Six-a-Side Hubs are:

Henfield CC – Sunday 26th May

Slinfold CC – Sunday 9th June

Pagham CC – Sunday 30th June

Newick CC – Sunday 14th July