Kneller and Frith to the rescue

THERE will be an all-Sarnian final of the NatWest CI Club Championship. After a summer of frustration with Jersey edging Guernsey on a couple of now infamous occasions, at least the green isle has this consolation following two contrasting semis.

At the KGV, Wanderers' margin of victory over St Ouen was deceptively close. Although officially a three-wicket win, the final two of the seven wickets the home side lost came with the scores already tied.

However, it required a cool, calculated knock of 56 not out from Ross Kneller to see his team across the finish line as they slumped to seven for three chasing 98.

Wanderers had bowled excellently after captain Ben Driver had won the toss at a damp KGV. Australian all-rounder Ben Taylor led the way with a superb opening spell of left-arm seam. Sometimes figures can flatter, but his three wickets for seven runs was a thoroughly deserved return.