Strabane Cricket club win Ulster Shield

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Strabane were crowned winner of the Ulster Shield for 2017 after beating St.Johnston in a "super over" after the two sides had tied the 20 over decider. 

They're the first team in the North West to claim the trophy. 

Aaron Gillespie's 39 was the best of Strabane's 123-9 in their first match against Holywood; as well as Kevin Pretorius, Khushpal Singh and Mark Snodgrass. 

The final score ended with 7 from the Donegal side, while Strabane edged with 8. 

 
Ulster Shield semi-final, Strabane beat Holywood by 16 runs.
 
Strabane 123-5 (20 overs; A Gillespie 39, W Hurn 3-24)
 
Holywood 107 all out (20 overs; J Wilson 25, R Logue 4-14; M Snodgrass 2-16, K Pretorius 2-22)
 
Ulster Shield Final
 
Strabane beat St Johnston 8-7 in a super over.
 
Strabane 156-5 (20 overs; A Barr 59, K Pretorius 34, R Gallagher 20, N Cole 2-18, D Anthony 2-29)
 
St Johnston 156-4 20 overs; D Lapsley 74*, M Rankin 30, D Mcabeth 22, J Macbeth 20) 

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