Strong batting from Jahurul Islam and excellence with the ball from Craig Swinfield helped Alrewas Cricket Club to a three wicket victory over Belper Meadows.
Lichfield Ladies captain Molly Stewart conceded that the best team won after her side’s unbeaten streak ended in heartbreaking fashion at Twickenham in the Papa Johns Cup final.
Having led from the fifth minute, Lichfield were denied victory in the 77th minute by Old Albanians’ second try on a swelteringly hot afternoon at Twickenham.