THE Bolton Cricket League Under-11s indoor tournament continued on Sunday at Smithills Sports Centre.

In the second round of fixtures, Bradshaw Heat’s 272-3 proved too hot for Egerton as they could only conjure up 234-4 in reply.

Bradshaw Sixers smashed their way to 271 without loss and, although Eagley fought hard, they could only manage 245-2 in reply.

Bradshaw Sixers are now through to the final.

Kearsley chased down the 244-4 set by Little Hulton, hitting 273-3 for the loss of three wickets.

Heaton were awarded a win after Westhoughton were unable to raise a team for the second consecutive week. They are now out of the competition.

Split into two groups of four, teams are battling it out to finish in the top two to progress to finals day.

Games are nine overs per side and three pairs of batsman get three overs at the crease.

Bradshaw are aiming to lift the trophy for a third consecutive year after becoming the first team to retain the Barlow Trophy last year.

Fixtures:

Sunday, February 21

10am - Little Hulton v Bradshaw Heat, Heaton v Eagley.

11am - Egerton v Kearsley.

Sunday, February 28

10am: 4th v 4th, 3rd v 3rd.

11am: 2nd v 2nd, 1st v 1st.