Royd overpowered Jer Lane in the final as Mahmood followed a dot ball start with seven mighty sixes and four fours, having to retire at the mandatory 50.

Jer Lane had posted a very competitive total of 231 at Triangle, where the semi-finals and final were played on Sunday, but must have been simply shellshocked by Mahmood's astonishing power with the bat.

It left Royd skipper Tom Earle fairly breathless too as he described his star man's innings as "unbelievable!" even though Royd were confident of victory, being able to rely on in-depth batting strength almost right down the innings.

After Mahmood's flourish Shahid Rashid (49), Jamie Cowens (39no) and Liam Barrett (18 no) sealed victory in a final in which Jer Lane certainly played their part in perfect conditions.

In their own innings Johnny Lister had made 50 and Lee Ashforth 44 as the going was tough for the bowlers, Jack Earle, Zeb Mahmood and Cowens taking the wickets which fell.

Balloons and party poppers were laid on by sponsor Colin Gledhill of Roy's Balloons but Royd's competitive streak was undimmed despite it all as skipper Tom Earle said: "The Twenty/20 starts off as a bit of a laugh but when you get to the finals you want to win it."

The club's semi-final against Northowram Hedge Top earlier in the day was a high scoring affair too, HT setting Royd a total of 214 to beat.

At one point Royd had them reeling at 106 for five with an excellent three wicket spell from Jack Earle a highlight and there were wickets also for Zahid Mahmood, Rashid and Tony Milnes.

Spencer Harris's half century put Royd in the driving seat as Royd set up their final appearance despite losing Paul Senior on the morning of the game as the player was attending the birth of his son.

There was also a sombre note for Royd whose former Sunday Section rep and umpire Norman Dean passed away last week.