Bredon Under 12s batted first after losing the toss, and enjoyed a great start with Ollie McGrath and Cole Notley hitting 26 off the first four overs with no wicket.
The Under 13s fought back with some tight bowl, taking several quick wickets without giving away too many extras, and putting pressure on the Under 12s, who ended on 262 for 5.
After a quick refreshment (obviously non-alcoholic, apart from Russell) and a team talk it was time for the Under 13s to chase their target.
A great opening over of pace from Isaac Tagg with an early wicket gave the team a confidence boost.
Dylan Simmonds came to the crease with several well-timed cover drives that found the boundary and put the Under 13s back in the driving seat.
Things were getting tense, with the last pair needing 30ish to win.
Reuben Pawley hit two early boundaries, leaving them needing 12 off the last over.
William Wilson was given the task to keep cool and bowl the best six balls of the season.
It went down to the Under 13s needing a six to win off the last delivery.
William kept his cool, bowling a yorker to put the Under 12s into the final.
A great game, right to the last ball, which was a credit to all the boys, who fought so hard. Well done, Bredon boys!
Thanks for all the support from parents, carers and spectators. We would love to see you all on Sunday, July 17 at Evesham when the Under 12s play Alcester in the shield final.
Mark Notley