Lahiru Jayakody's unbeaten half-century crowned a superb performance from Haverigg, as they won the Sowerby Cup with an eight-wicket victory over previous holders Furness 2nd XI last Sunday.

The match between the top two teams in Division One of the Cumbria Cricket League at Lindal Moor's Pennington Lane ground rounded off the perfect weekend for the Villagers.

They had previously climbed above Furness to the top of the table the day before and they controlled the final from start to finish, despite losing the toss.

Furness had called correctly and chose to bat and they made a reasonable to their innings as opener Ben Sharp crashed 36 off just 17 balls but his flourish finished when he was caught by Haverigg captain Drew Postlethwaite off the bowling of his brother Jordan.

The holders' middle order then collapsed as Ben Spencer, Elliot Maxfield, Gareth Smith and Jake Woods were all dismissed for ducks, with Jordan Postlethwaite and Liam Ford both running riot with the ball.

Birthday boy Ford even took three wickets in one over before tailenders Luke Shaw and Dylan Ridgway both made 21 to take Furness beyond three figures.

They were eventually bowled out for 116 in the 42nd over, as Jordan Postlethwaite produced fantastic figures of 4-10 from his nine overs, while Ford, who also ran out Ridgway, wasn't too far behind on 4-20.

Drew Postlethwaite made 16 in reply for Haverigg before he was bowled by youngster Cameron Baker, but he and fellow opener Dale Graham ensured the Villagers had a good base to build on.

Furness thought they had kept themselves in the contest when Sam Stephens trapped Graham lbw for 31, but an unbroken stand for the third wicket guided Haverigg to an emphatic victory.

Sri Lankan overseas player Jayakody led the way with 50 not out off 56 balls and he along with James Parminter (9 n/o) were at the crease as the Villagers reached their target as early as the 25th over.

The man of the match award not surprisingly went to Ford after his match-winning spell with the ball turned the match Haverigg's way.