Bonds Glen seized control of the Championship title race with a crushing 78-run victory over leaders Glendermott, leaving the Bee Gees knowing victory over Killyclooney next week will secure the crown.

Batting first, Bonds Glen were dismissed for 173, with Johnny Haslett providing the early momentum in a fluent 42 that included six fours and two sixes.

Dharm Singh added 27, while Heinrich Roberts made 44 from 47 deliveries and Samuel Haslett contributed 30 as Bonds Glen built a competitive total despite losing wickets regularly.

Craig Averill was the pick of the Glendermott attack with three for 10, while Alex Boyd and Ben Mills claimed two wickets apiece.

Glendermott’s reply, however, never gathered any momentum as Singh produced a devastating spell.

The all-rounder ripped through the top and middle order, returning outstanding figures of five for 15 from 10 overs, including five maidens.

Glendermott slipped to 40 for six and never recovered, with captain Ted Britton’s 24 the only substantial resistance. Gordon Montgomery made 12, but the rest of the batting struggled badly against a disciplined Bonds Glen attack.

Sam Haslett added two wickets, while Danie Rossouw and Sam Kincaid also struck as Glendermott were bowled out for just 95.

The result represents a major blow to Glendermott’s title ambitions and puts the championship firmly in Bonds Glen’s hands.

After a season of twists and turns, the equation is now simple: beat Killyclooney next week and the Bee Gees will be crowned champions.