Hartlepool had a tough away tie to champions Richmondshire and there was no surprise in the final result as the home club dominated from the start.

The match was reduced to 20 overs per side due the the continuing poor weather and Hartlepool were asked to bat first after losing the toss.  A total of 82 was always going to be hard to defend and Richmondshire passed the total for the loss of only one wicket in the 16th over to progress to the next round.

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Hartlepool will be hoping to find some form at the weekend with a home match against Thornaby on Saturday and they travel to Sedgefield on Monday but without both professionals who are unavailable.