Greetings! Cricket Lovers Embassy reached the Middlesex Premier cup final by defeating Youth Wing. Embassy record opening partnership of 222 from Daud Haider (120) and Ali Haider (92) set the division one team on it's way to a total of 258 in 45 overs. Youth Wing were restricted to 179-9 in 45 overs with Imran Haider turning figures of 3-27.

Lankians will join Embassy in the final following their demolition of Lohana by 9 wickets. Lohana were shot out for 100 in 28.2 overs which Lankians passed in 12 overs thanks largely to a contribution Sankalpe Guneratne (44no) and Sujith Perera (23). Arshad Younous was the pick of the Lankians bowlers with 3-10.

In the plate competition, rain played a major part as both games ended up in bowl outs. In the bowl out 5 players from each team bowl at the stumps alternatively. Dharmaj reached their first final as they won the bowl out 2-1 against Kondor. West Harrow posted 234-8 in 45 overs against Neasden and had the later at 26-2 in 7.2 overs when rain prevented further play and so went to a bowl out. Neasden won the bowl out 1-0 to reach their 2nd plate final.

The finals will be played on bank holiday Sunday 24th August (11.00 start) at the Metopolitan Police Bushey Sports Ground, Aldenham Road. Bushey, Herts, WD23 2TR