CHURCH booked their place in the Lancashire League T20 final after a comfortable 47-run win over Rishton in their rearranged last four tie on Friday night.

The win means Church will travel to Todmorden in the showpiece on Friday, August 5.

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Professional Zain Abbas was the star of the show with the bat for Church as he made an unbeaten 84, helping his side to a strong total of 162-2.

Skipper Levi Wolfenden made 26 and Sam Holt 17 not out.

In reply Rishton were dealt a blow when professional Shaun von Berg fell for 13 in the second over and the home side slipped to 29-3.

Ben Bridson battled through the innings to make 37 from 41 balls but it wasn’t enough as the hosts closed their innings on 115-6.

Zain Abbas took 3-15 while man of the match Jack Gaskill bowled two maidens in his 1-14 as Church secured their spot in the final.