FIONN Toland took Bideford 2nd XI to the brink of victory in the Tier Six play-off game for regional runners-up.

Bideford had to wait a week to discover whether they would be entertaining South Brent or Chagford in the final – and it was the latter who made the trip to Westward Ho!

All the other play-off games had been settled a week before Bideford met Chagford.

Chagford, who won the toss and batted, were all out for 127 with eight balls to go. There were more extras (44) than any single score by a batsman.

John Weeks (3-29) had wickets for Bideford as Chagford struggled to 59 for five, Jim Keats (2-16) tied down the middle order and Jack Ford (2-8 off 7) spun out a couple at the end.

James Hayter (29) and Toland (41) got Bideford up to 115 for three in reply, which left Rob Hill (19no) and Julian Hayter (6no) to complete a seven-wicket win.

Chagford II 127 (A Barclay 21no, extras 34; J Weeks 3-29, J Keates 2-16, J Ford 2-8), Bideford II 128-3 (F Toland 41, James Hayter 29, R Hill 19no). Bideford bt Chagford by 7 wkts.