Ian Watson, left, who carried off numerous Southern League trophies in his days as Deanery captain, played the key batting role as Hampshire Seniors beat their Worcestershire counterparts by 39 runs to win the National 70s Western Counties Championship play-off at Worcester Nomads.
Watson (left) struck a typically patient 67 before being boosted by Peter Green's unbeaten 47 as Hampshire posted 176-6 off 40 overs.
Worcestershire's top order was completely tied down by Portchester vet Doug Noyce and John Paine, who conceded only 30 runs off their combined 16 overs.
Charlie Prendergast (2-28) and semi-final bowling hero Peter Tapper (2-36) shared four wickets as Worcestershire closed at 137-6 having never been able to catch up from their slow start.
Watson (left) struck a typically patient 67 before being boosted by Peter Green's unbeaten 47 as Hampshire posted 176-6 off 40 overs.
Worcestershire's top order was completely tied down by Portchester vet Doug Noyce and John Paine, who conceded only 30 runs off their combined 16 overs.
Charlie Prendergast (2-28) and semi-final bowling hero Peter Tapper (2-36) shared four wickets as Worcestershire closed at 137-6 having never been able to catch up from their slow start.
