WOODHOUSE Grange picked up the Hunters T20 Blast trophy at the end of a sun-drenched action-packed finals day at Scarborough's North Marine Road county ground.

James Finch’s side clinched the win with a thrilling victory over defending champions York by just five runs, the crowd having been kept on the edge of their seats to the end.

Openers Andrew Bilton (43) and Tom Young (39) - like they had done in their earlier semi-final - provided Grange with a strong start, with an opening stand of 52.

Skipper Daniel Woods (3-16) and Charlie Elliot (2-31) led a fightback from the fielding side but, despite their efforts, the holders would need to score the highest total of the day to retain the trophy as Woodhouse Grange closed on 142-7.

York’s chances were hampered by the loss of three wickets - two from Finch (2-24) - for just one run immediately after the power play, including Duncan Snell for 31.

A partnership of 81 between Tom Brooks (46) and Chris Booth (33) looked to have turned the match York’s way but both were dismissed in the closing overs, the fielding side holding their nerve to secure a memorable victory.

It allowed skipper Finch to collect Woodhouse Grange's first silverware of their Yorkshire Premier League North era.

In the day's opening match, Acomb chose to bat first against York and opener Stuart Boyle got them off to a solid start with 35 before they were pegged back by Snell (2-20) and Daniel Woods (3-22).

Richard Love struck an unbeaten 32 off 24 balls towards the end as his side finished on 120-8.

Charlie Elliot’s half-century ensured there was no drama as York chased down the target with more than three overs to spare, Booth sealing a seven-wicket win finishing 27 not out.

The second semi-final was a much closer affair and went down to the final over.

Jack Potticary bludgeoned 48 off 21 balls as Harrogate made an explosive start while Josh Atkinson (28) and Corrie Keeble (20) adopted a more conventional approach.

However, from 109-3, Woodhouse Grange spinners Finch (3-24) and Sam Tennant (2-19) dragged things back and left their side chasing a total of 140-6.

Openers Bilton (37) and Young (23) shared a stand of 64 before both were dismissed by George Ross (3-20).

A run-a-ball 50 from Chris Bilton looked set to provide Grange with comfortable passage into the final but late wickets slowed the scoring until they eventually reached the target with just four balls to spare.