Action from the Billy Oates Memorial Cup final hosted by Mexborough Sports Club on 26th August 2024.
The Billy Oates Memorial Cup final, between Thorpe Hesley & High Green 2nds and Upper Haugh 3rds, was held at Mexborough Athletic CC on Sunday. Upper Haugh got off to a fine start through Shaun Christinacce (64) and Yousuf Ghani (34), who put on 62 for their first wicket after they were put in to bat. After that, Rob Horner (4-19) and Dom Proctor (3-18) turned the screw and they were restricted to 137-7 in their 40 overs. In reply, opener Iain MacDonald led the way with 33 and Jon Ashton made 34 to help Thorpe Hesley to a three-wicket win with six overs to spare, despite the efforts of Callum Plummer (3-31).
Thorpe Hesley skipper Tom Arnold received the Billy Oates Memorial Cup in front of several members of the late Billy Oates’ family, as well as a large gathering who braved a rather chilly afternoon in South Yorkshire. Shaun Christinacce was named player-of-the-match for his 64 and a brilliant catch in the second innings.
