CRICKET - Cambridge MCCU in BUCS final
Friday 17 June 2011
Cambridge MCCU completed a good weekend for Cambridge cricket, defeating Loughbrough MCCU by 7 wickets to reach the final of the BUCS one-day competition.
Following the victory of the Cambridge Blues in the Varsity Twenty20 on Friday, the MCCU side travelled to the Midlands aiming to reach the final of the BUCS competition for the first time. Early rain shortened the game to a 42-over affair, and the Cambridge seamers made use of the favourable conditions to put Loughborough in early trouble at 77-5. The stand-out performers were Cowan (3-25) and Sadler (3-35), as the home side could only struggle to 178-9.
The result was never in doubt as opener Ben Ackland dominated the Loughborough attack to power Cambridge home. His 91 not out took just 85 balls, with 11 boundary fours and two sixes, and more than 13 overs remained when the winning runs were struck.
Unlucky not to reach the MCCU Championship Final after their final match was abandoned as a result of rain, this caps an excellent season for the MCCU side. Not least, the impressive ten wicket victory over Surrey last month.
The final takes place at the beautiful Wormsley cricket ground on Wednesday 22nd June, where Cambridge will take on the winners of the second semi-final between Cardiff and Durham. Entry is £5, or free to members of NUS/BUCS/Wormsley Cricket.
Further details can be found on the Wormsley Cricket website.
The 4th Charles Russell Varsity Twenty20 at Fenner's Cricket Ground.
