CRICKET: South Lincs & Border League introduces new cup competition

Designed to provide additional games for these divisions, following a slight reduction in teams for 2016, the cup will be a 40 overs a side competition with the winner collecting a trophy donated by Dewhurst Trophies of Boston.

League president Michael Marsh is also sponsoring the competition by providing balls for the semi-finals and finals. Freiston and Graves Park play the opening match on April 24.

League games begin in the Premier Division on Saturday with Billingborough at home to Belton Park.

Woodhall Spa 2nd travel to Stamford Town while newly promoted Boston 2nd take on Grantham 2nd at the Mayflower Ground.

Spalding return from the ECB Premier League to an away game against Bourne 2nd.

Only one match takes place in the other two divisions – Grantham 3rd head for the seaside to play Skegness 2nd in Division One and Long Sutton 2nd play host to Spalding 3rd in Division Two.

Matches start at 1pm and spectators are welcome.

Fixtures: Premier Division – Billingborough v Belton Park, Boston 2nd v Grantham 2nd, Bourne 2nd v Spalding, Stamford Town v Woodhall Spa 2nd; Division One – Skegness 2nd v Grantham 3rd; Division Two – Long Sutton 2nd v Spalding 3rd.