WORCESTERSHIRE are through to the final of the ECB’s Royal London Under 15 County Cup against Kent at Leamington on Wednesday.

The County defeated Derbyshire by 55 runs in the semi-final at Barnt Green to book their place in the B Division final.

Worcestershire were put into bat in the semi and totalled 241-8 in their 50 overs.

Daniel Holland top-scored with 56 off 100 balls with six fours and he shared in an opening stand of 83 with Harry Baddams, who hit 31 off 41 deliveries with five boundaries.

There were also useful contributions from Jack Haynes (24) and Ben Fitzmaurice (27).

Derbyshire were then bowled out for 186 as Holland completed a fine all-round performance with 3-26 from six overs.

Aaron Tomson (3-43 in 10 overs) also enjoyed a successful time with Zain Hassan (1-23), Thomas Maidment (1-32) and Sebastian Grace (1-31) the other wicket-takers.

Worcestershire qualified for the semi-finals by topping their group, which consisted of Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Shropshire and Herefordshire.

They finished level on points with Buckinghamshire but had a superior nett run-rate.