Derbyshire Second XI won their first One-Day Trophy in 28 years with victory in an enthralling final versus Durham at Emirates Durham ICG on Thursday evening.
The Second XI went through the entire tournament unbeaten and secured a deserved victory after a fine all-round team performance.
Captain Wes Durston hit a quick-fire 41 at the top of the order, while Ben Slater struck 45 and Chesney Hughes top scored with 69 as Derbyshire posted 247-8 off their 50 overs.
Durham made a good start in reply, but three wickets from Tom Milnes (3-43), who is on loan from Warwickshire, and two wickets apiece for Durston (2-37), Tom Taylor (2-34) and Matt Critchley (2-51) ensured that Derbyshire would defend their total to claim victory by 10 runs and secure the county’s first Second XI silverware since 1987.
This is how players and supporters reacted to the memorable victory at Chester-le-Street.
@DerbyshireCCC we were there to witness it! Delighted for the team, fantastic game pic.twitter.com/VbK2a9UDJt
— John Nield (@johnnield2) August 27, 2015
@DerbyshireCCC great effort boys!! Top win!! Great effort by everyone today and throughout the competition!! #P2bD
— Ben Cotton (@Cotts1993) August 27, 2015
A great result up in Durham for @DerbyshireCCC Second XI. Congrats to players and coaches on winning 50 over SET. #P2bD
— Simon Storey (@StoreySimon) August 27, 2015
@DerbyshireCCC YES BOYSSSS!! We have been superb throughout the entire competition. Wish I could be there for the celebrations #P2bD
— Harry White (@harrywhite_95) August 27, 2015
We won…#RTF @ChesneyH22 @TomTaylor43 ?????? pic.twitter.com/onw7siL9SU
— Ben Slater (@BennySlats) August 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/TomSkinner01/status/637157591374790656
We've only gone and won it!! #WeGoANotch @ Durham Emirates International… https://t.co/E1qtxCqNhY
— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylor43) August 27, 2015
@DerbyshireCCC Great effort by the 2s..really pleased to see hard work rewarded..long careers could be starting here for some lads! CHAMPS!
— Steve Dolman (@Peakfanblog) August 27, 2015
@DerbyshireCCC #P2bD today. Great performance guys!!!
— Andrew Thorpe (@AndrewThorpe4) August 27, 2015
Some have compared us to the Arsenal invincibles of 03/04. Led by our Viera esque skipper @Wjdurston3! #undefeated #P2bD
— Ben Slater (@BennySlats) August 27, 2015
