In a nail-biting finish Woodvale scraped home in a high-scoring Section 1 clash against Academy with one wicket to spare.
Excellent half centuries by David Sistern-Tate and Francis Collins laid the foundation for Academy’s imposing 228 for 7 scored in 50 overs, but Sujit Kalbhor’s unbeaten century, helped Woodvale reach a winning 231 for 9 with eight balls to spare on their own patch.
Collins (70) and Andrew Magee (27) gave Academy a solid start with a first wicket partnership of 71, with Collins hitting 11 fours and one six.
Sistern-Tate also smashed three fours and four maximums in his undefeated 70, as he guided his side past the 200-mark, setting the locals a target of 229.
However Kalbhor hit the winning runs in the 49th over, with his 116 not-out containing 11 fours and one six. Other significant scores were provided by Andrew Haire (44) and David Connolly (24).
Waqas Mohammad was Academy’s most successful bowler with 3 for 38, just ahead of Chris Halliday (3 for 42), with support from Sistern-Tate (2 for 41) and Bradley Parry 1 for (46).
Woodvale’s bowling honours were shared by T Browne (2 for 28), A Haire (2 for 45) and T Hill (2 for 49).