BOURNEMOUTH produced a dominant display to beat Reigate Priory to set up a meeting with Cuckney in the final of the Cockspur Club Twenty20 Cup.
The Chapel Gate outfit claimed a 15-run win as they comfortably defended the 162 for four they had posted earlier in the day at Derby's County Ground.
In front of the live Sky TV cameras, Craig De Weymarn's men held their nerve to set up a final spot and the opportunity of claiming an all-expenses paid trip to represent England in an international tournament in Barbados.
Simon Watkins, who earlier hit a quickfire 24 with the bat, was Bournemouth's top bowler with fine figures of two for 12 off his four overs.
Ed Denham (2-29) and Mark House (2-33) also did their bit as part of an excellent display in the field.
House had earlier guided Bournemouth to their competitive total with an unbeaten 65 from 58 deliveries.
Fellow opener Nick Park (46) was also in good touch, while Watkins smashed two sixes in his 24.
Check back tomorrow for a report of the final, where Bournemouth will face the Nottinghamshire Premier League champions.
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