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2008 COMPETITION

The first-round draw is now on this site. For a revised copy of the rules, use the menu at the foot of the this page to go to Library where a set can be downloaded.

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2007 COMPETITION

Congratulations to Cambridge Granta, who successfully defended the trophy with a seven-wicket win over North Middlesex.

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2006 FINAL

Congratulations to Cambridge Granta CC who, after twice finishing as runners-up, won the trophy in convincing fashion by beating first-time finalists East Molesey by 72 runs at Richmond CC. Granta captain Jason Coleman made 70 and Sean Park 77 as the East Anglian Premier League side amassed a daunting 304-6 from their 45 overs. Coleman then took 2-43, Tom Harvey 3-33 and Gary Park 3-26 as Molesey, from Div 2 of the Surrey Championship, were dismissed for 232 (Amila Perera 49, Simon Barrett 45).

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(2005) BWIA LIFT THE TROPHY

In a thrilling final at South Hampstead CC, BWIA Cavaliers beat Cambridge Granta by three runs. At 101-1 after 15 overs, BWIA were set to make a huge total. However, once Darrel Browne (a superb 108) and captain Richard Mansfield (48) had been dismissed by Granta captain Jason Coleman (5-28), the innings subsided to 257 all out � with, perhaps crucially, five of the 45 overs unused. Granta buckled in the face of BWIA's sustained pace attack plus a stunning boundary catch by Rhoel Braithwaite and at 95-7 the game looked over. However, number nine David Norman, supported by Tom Harvey (63) and Coleman, lifted the total to 160-8, then 233-9, with some powerful hitting and excelllent running between the wickets. Norman twice hit the ball out of the ground but, with four needed from the final delivery and the umpires in deep discussion with competition chairman Colin Watkins, Norman was unable to complete what would have been a remarkable turnaround. He finished on 99* from only 78 balls � and just pipped Browne to the Man of the Match award.

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(2005) SECOND-ROUND SENSATION!

Langleybury v. Middlesex Tamils: Langleybury batted first and amassed 563-2 in their 45 overs, easily the highest score at the Hunton Bridge Ground, with a second wicket partnership of 513. Peter Kerr scored a not out 100, while Shahzad Malik, going in first wicket down, chipped in with 403 (yes, that's right, 403), including 38 x 6s.

Not to be outdone, Cambridge Granta hammered 357-7 in beating Shenfield, while Purley also topped 300 (307-3) in their win over Basingstoke & North Hants. And Ardleigh Green's Richard Smith and Ian Russell added 313 for the second wicket in their win over Egham.

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Previously known as the Kemp Cup, the Bertie Joel Cup is the oldest knockout competition in the south-east. Following the death of its founder, who was one of the great characters of London cricket, the cup has continued with Bertie's widow Irene as its patron. Clubs throughout the Home Counties can apply to take part, and games are played predominantly in midweek with a showpiece final at a leading ground.

There is sometimes a misconception that only 'senior' clubs are eligible to enter: this is not the case. Applications are positively welcomed from clubs which do not play in the National or Evening Standard competitions and whose players may therefore face fewer commitments.

The competition is run by a small committee with Colin Watkins as chair and Mrs Irene Joel as patron. Other members are Laurie Butcher, Roger Dean, David Earl, Jon Mundy and Andrew Shields. All have substantial experience as players, officials and administrators.

Please navigate around the site for details of the competition and who to contact should your club wish to take part in future years.

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