Lordswood must overcome Radlett

Lordswood, the rank outsiders from Chatham, will aim to make it fifth-time lucky for Kent sides in next month's final of the £12,000 Evening Standard Challenge Trophy.

Four teams from Kent - Dartford, Sevenoaks Vine and Bexley (twice) - have reached the final but all have come away as losers.

Lordswood meet Radlett, the first Hertfordshire side to reach the final in the 12-year history of the event. They secured a ninewicket victory over Bexley, while Lordswood brushed aside Enfield by 64 runs in the other semi-final.

The Kent side, inspired by fast-bowling grandfather Kevin Masters, aim to make county history at The Oval.

"We're going there to win, not just to have a lovely day out, I promise you," said the 42-year-old Masters, who had one season on the Surrey staff in the mid-80s after being released by Kent.

"It's going to be an absolutely brilliant day for everyone connected with Lordswood. We may be only a little club but we've made people sit up and take notice."