UMAR Saddique fell just short of a century as Padiham marched into the semi-finals of the Ramsbottom Cup on Sunday.

Saddique’s heroics helped his men to a formidable 216 in their derby with Read.

The bowlers then turned on the style to bowl Read out for just 177 with just Jon Harvey (58) offering any real resistance.

Read 177 Padiham 216. Padiham beat Read by 39 runs.