Chichester Priory Park fall short in the Paul Baker T20 Trophy final but have a memorable day at the County ground in Hove
31 August 2025
Three Bridges CC 2nd XI 167 / 7 (20) v Chichester Priory Park CC 2nd XI 127 / 8 (20)
Given the season Chichester 2XI have had so far, with numerous highs and lows, it was a great surprise and very welcome distraction from the leagues battles, as they found themselves in the final of the Paul Baker T20 Trophy at Hove on Sunday.
On an overcast day at Hove, Chichester Priory Park took on Three Bridges to bring an end to the Paul Baker T20 trophy.
Three Bridges won the toss and elected to bat, with Milo Price and Richard Webber opening the batting. A strong start for Chichester was to come, with Maiwand (2 - 37) taking the early wicket of Webber for 14.
Just as Three Bridges had started to settle into a rhythm, James Mayne struck. A good catch from Stan Mayne in the deep removed Luke Bellars for 11.
However, with Price still at the crease, Three Bridges looked poised to accelerate. Stan Mayne being the pick of the bowlers, managed to remove Charlie Mist, with the danger man Price going shortly after for a well-made 65.
Just as Three Bridges looked to accelerate into the back end of their innings, Mayne struck again, removing Ben Donovan and finishing with figures of 3 -27.
However, between Alfie Pyle and Muhammad Anas, Three Bridges pushed on, although Anas fell to nothing short of an exceptional leg side stumping, with Pyle falling on the last ball coming back for 2.
Three Bridges managed to make 167 from their 20 overs after a strong last over going for 24.
The Chase Started well for Chichester, with McCarthy taking a liking to Pyle early on, going for 17 off the first over - including 3 consecutive fours.
McCarthy and captain Croker looked set, putting on 65 for the first wicket until Croker was dismissed for 27.
McCarthy falling shortly after for a destructive 40, with Hubbard and Greenlees now at the crease. Greenlees struggled to get set and was victim to a mix up between the 2 batters.
The next 4 batters all struggled to get going, struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing required rate.
Stan Mayne came to the crease alongside Maiwand, finishing with 15* and 6* respectively.
Three Bridges took the win on this occasion, with Price being named man of the match.
One game left in the league away to Bognor, a win to avoid possible relegation is needed!