Johnny Robinson and Geeth Kumara led Fox Lodge to a historic first Senior Cup success in front of a huge crowd that were treated to one of the best finals in living memory.

Chasing 225, Kumara was the glue that held the Foxies together, after they had lost two early wickets in the chase.

He shared a stand of 112 with Brian Allen (46), after the latter was given a reprieve early on, caught off a Thompson no-ball.

Three wickets in two overs had the contest on a knife edge, but a nerveless Robinson thumped seven boundaries in his unbeaten 40 from just 24 balls, adding 74 with Kumara to seal the win.

The Sri Lanka ended 90 not out (8 fours, 2 sixes), and with nine wickets in the match was unlucky to be pipped for the Man-of-the-Match award.

Newbuildings looked on course for 260 as they reached 177 for 3, but lost Wilson and JT in quick succession, settling for 225.

After their first innings heroics, Fox Lodge knew it was very much game on, and much to the delight of their substantial travelling contingent, they prevailed in a pulsating decider that ebbed and flowed throughout.