CHAGFORD hogged the limelight at the Ivor Dewdney-sponsored Corinthian Cup finals day – and not just because of their snazzy harlequin-themed kit.

A five-wicket win over Seaton in the morning semi-final was easily the highlight of the day as far as spectators were concerned.

Seaton, who operate two divisions above Chagford in the Tolchards DCL, made 167 for five in the 20-over format. Tim Doulton made a snappy 51 and Kai Croft 46.

Jake Griffiths, James Sharman and Jack Brijnath all took wickets for Chagford.

Skipper Griffiths was the man of the moment for Chagford with 70 as they chased down the target with four balls to spare.

Lucas Pedrochi opened with 49 and Stuart Lipo (22no) was in at the end to hit the winning runs.

Plymstock thrashed Barton by 10 wickets in the other semi-final – and repeated the feat against Chagford after bowling them out for 73. Chagford opener Harry Senior entertained spectators with an improvisational 24.

Meanwhile, in the league, Chagford are closing in on promotion from the D Division West following a 40-run win over Plymouth CS&R.

Lucas Pedrochi top scored with 83, and captain Jake Griffiths made 49 more for Chagford in a 45-over total of 265 for eight.

Despite useful knocks from M P Arulraj (62) and Ben Wilkinson (46), Civil were held to 225 for nine.

Ted Gossett’s four-for-25 return helped Chagford on their way.

Chagford’s lead over second-placed Torquay & Kingskerswell is now 33 points. Plymstock are 41 points distant in third.