But they were forced to pull out all the stops as Cumbria threatened to end Berkshire's remarkable run in this 50/50 overs competition. Up stepped Archie Carter and Rhodri Lewis, the pair adding 79 for the seventh wicket before both fell in quick succession. As skipper Lincoln later revealed, it was 40 runs short of what his team was originally targetting. Lewis trapped Fielding leg before but Berkshire still needed something special to regain the initiative - and it was Rishton's turn to provide it. In the semi-final played at Henley, Berkshire posted 205-9, with Pankaj Garg making 54 and bowled out Nottinghamshire for 140, Pete Henly taking 4-14.

Source: Express August 29, 2023 15:15 UTC