BASINGSTOKE and North Hants will hope to go one better on Monday August 29, when they take on Andover in the final of the Guy Jewell Cup, writes Graham Merry.

A bumper crowd is expected for the game at May’s Bounty which starts at 2.30pm.

The Bountymen were beaten finalists last year, but avenged that defeat, when they knocked out holders Hook and Newnham Basics by five wickets in their semi-final clash.

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Joe Oates starred with the bat scoring 65, while Matt Deadman with three wickets and two each from Ash Neal and Matt Donaldson did the damage with the ball.

Andover booked their place in the final with a 40-run victory over Odiham and Greywell.

Babu Veetil led the way with the bat with 66, while John Nyumbu and Augus Mahon took two wickets each.

Also at May’s Bounty on Monday starting at 11am is the final of the Cyril Thompson Trophy, which will see Aldermaston Rugby take on East Woodhay.

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East Woodhay last won the trophy in 2018, while for Aldermaston this will be their first time in the final.

Entry to both games is free and the bar is open from midday along with food to purchase.