National Club Championship: Ormskirk beat Penzance to win title

In reply, Penzance opener Jack Paull was forced to retire at the end of the second over on 7 not out, but his replacement Wadlan provided a useful accompaniment to the big hitting Purchase.

The Cornish opener – who had scored centuries in three prior rounds of the competition – made 47 off as many balls before being caught in the deep by Lavelle having his three sixes and four fours.

Ormskirk claimed the wickets of Charlie Sharland and Nicholas Halstead-Cleak in the space of two overs to leave Penzance on 101-3 off 16.4 overs.

But Penzance’s woes continued as bowlers Holden and Jamie Barnes continued to torment them as they lost three more wickets for just 19 runs – Grant Stone went for 6, Josh Croom was bowled without scoring and Paull – who had returned with a runner – went for 7 to leave the Cornish side on 120-6 with 17 overs left.

When Wadlan became Barnes’ third victim an over later after scoring 35 off 52 balls, Ormskirk knew the game was in their hands.

Tommy Sturgess made a quickfire 15 before being caught in the 28th over to leave his side on 143-8.

Jonathan Ludlam (17) and Dinnis (17 not out) both helped Penzance’s tail provide some resistance – but when Sanwal was bowled out for 10 by Holden for his fifth wicket – the game was over.