Safraz Ahmed produced a sensational bowling performance as Woodlands crowned their outstanding season by winning a third major title.
Ahmed returned the amazing figures of 10-7-3-4 as Woodlands added the Black Sheep Champions Trophy to the SDS Bradford League championship and Sovereign HealthCare Priestley Cup with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Central Yorkshire League side Townville at Hanging Heaton.
Man-of-the-match Ahmed proved to be virtually unplay-able as he set up a thoroughly deserved win for a Woodlands side who have had a magnificent campaign.
Townville skipper Lee Smith admitted afterwards: "Ahmed was outstanding. He got the ball to bounce at different heights and it was just impossible to find a way of scoring off him."
Walton was one of only two Townville batsmen to threaten Woodlands' dominance, making an attractive 54.
A total of 178 was below par, as Woodlands openers Scott Richardson and former Town-ville player Russell Murray soon showed by putting on 94 for the first wicket.
Murray hit 11 fours on his way to an unbeaten 87 as Woodlands eased home with 12 overs to spare.
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