Kaushal (3.1, 2-6) and Ross Bloomberg (3, 2-25) found some turn to move the match in Salford’s favour. Jonny Wineberg (4, 2-11) kept the pressure on and, despite a late onslaught with three big sixes, Ashton finally capitulated for 86.
Salford’s reply got off to a quick start with Henry and Waseem scoring freely at five runs an over. However, some poor shot choices, and two awful run outs, saw them slump to 35-6.
Wineberg joined Kaushal at the crease to steady the innings with a 24-run partnership before another run out saw Kaushal (19) return to the pavilion.
Deemantha was then bowled to leave Salford requiring 15 to win with only two wickets remaining as Ross Bloomberg came to the crease.
Salford were four runs from victory when Wineberg (11) chipped to mid-on, bringing last man, Shimon Harris, to the crease. The epitome of calm, he and Bloomberg saw Salford home to the team’s delight and a semi-final away to Kashmir on July 26.