Earlmarshall (Sheffield) defeated Shimla (Bradford) by nine wickets to win this year's Western Union Cup Final at Bradford Park Avenue Cricket Ground.

Shimla were first to bat and were always struggling from the off to make a sizeable total as they lost several early wickets, finishing with a total of 113 all out.

Naeem Ashraf was Shimla's top scorer with 28, while Earlmarshall's Asim Khan ended with figures of four for 18 - a performance which earned him the man-of-the-match honour.

In reply Earlmarshall were never in trouble as they coasted to the target of 114 for the loss of only one wicket. Clifford Windth was the star with the bat as he ended on 54 not out.

Akhtar Khan, Earlmarshall's captain, said: "It was a great final and a very good team performance. We were delighted to take the honours but would also like to congratulate Shimla for making the final.

"It was a great day out for our supporters and hopefully we can be here again next year."