Haworth line up against Upper Wharfedale as they fight it out for the Cowling Cup on Sunday.

The match will be a battle of the veteran wicket keepers.

Both Haworth's Tom Barrett and Tom Slater for Upper Wharfedale are 65 years of age, but they defy the age barrier with a spring in their steps behind the sticks.

Dalesman Tom has suggested this may be his last year so a win for his side would be a nice note on which to end his career.

And Form suggests that the Dalesmen should just have the edge -- but form doesn't count in the cup, especially in the final.

The Bronte side are appearing in their first final, but again have the experience necessary to win the match. They will be out to prove that their nine wicket thrashing of the holders in the semi final was not a flash in the pan.

Their ace is Damian Rowell who is in a similar mold to Wharfedale's big-hitting Glen Harrison. In addition to Rowell they have seasoned campaigners in skipper Derek Bright, Frank Rowell and David Walsh. Richard Garside and Craig Ogden bolster the attack whilst Chris Smith and Gary Bancroft add to the batting.

Whilst cricket is a team game, the whole match could hinge on the performance of the two qualifying first teamers. Both are in good nick - Harrison scoring 112no and Rowell 111no last Saturday.

The Wood Laners are appearing in their sixth final, having won the trophy on three previous occasions - 1975, 1976 and 1996.

The ace in their pack should undoubtedly be Harrison. He has the ability to win the match with either bat or ball - or both. In 1996 he played against Barrowford and turned in a man of the match performance. Couple him with skipper David Daggett, Malcolm Watson and Stuart Whyte and you have a formidable attack for a second team.

In the batting Jason Waddington and Casper Bean have proved to be a useful opening pair, getting the side off to a good start on a number of occasions. With Harrison and Daggett possibly three and four and John Carlisle at five, the batting also looks good.

The match which starts at 1.30pm on Sunday at Bradley, is again sponsored by The Copy Shop of Keighley.

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