Waringstown are safely through to the final of the Challenge Cup after beating CSNI by 98 runs (DLS) in a rain affected semi-final at the Lawn.

James McCollum returned from his leg injury and was straight back to form hitting 5 boundaries in a top-score of 61, adding 80 for the second wicket with Pat Botha (31).

Morgan Topping (59*) kept the scoreboard ticking and a late burst from skipper Greg Thompson - who cleared the ropes three times in a 17-ball unbeaten 34, saw the home side end on 218 for 4 in 40 overs.

That was adjusted upwards to 253 in 37 overs and despite Marc Ellison's 48 from 42 deliveries (2 fours, three 6's) CSNI were never in the hunt.

James Cameron-Dow accounted for Ellison and Stuart Thompson, while Adam Dennison ran out Ryan Harrison.

There were two wickets too for Rory Bessell and Ben Snell as Waringstown kept alive their hopes of a season full of silverware.