Colin SpareyThe Kai Kings won the coveted Challenge Cup and knocked the Valley Stingers out of semifinals contention, after a 31- run win at Tuapeka Mouth on Saturday. Jeremy Gray took season-best figures of four for 29 off seven overs and was making the ball hoop around corners. In reply, the Swans took 35 overs to chase the total down, thanks largely to a fine unbeaten knock of 64 from Tim Grant. Lawrence skipper Sam Wyber took three wickets for 10 runs off his eight overs and has been consistently Lawrence's best all year. The Waihola Swans will host the Clutha Comets in Milton and the Owaka Bandits will host the Kai Kings at Owaka in next week's semifinals.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 24, 2019 15:45 UTC