Askham Bryan YPO retained the Mitchell Cup after a thrilling final, which ebbed and flowed throughout.

The bowling of David Knight and Rich Hollingsworth ensured North Duffield were in trouble at 31-4, but thanks to Trevor Britain (46) and John Patrick (37) they rallied to 150-8.

Mark Grewer (49) gave Askham a solid start, but when he was run out the innings stuttered although keeping up with the run rate. At 136-6 off 35 overs the game was evenly poised and two more wickets fell in the 37th and 38th, but nerves held as Paul Thornton (29no) steered his side to victory with ten balls remaining.