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The Sharks had been below their best when losing the FPT showpiece against Hampshire last month at Lord's. But they were on top of their game in disposing of Somerset by 63 runs in a one-sided final at Edgbaston.

"I think we learned a lot from the Friends Provident final. Our preparation had been very good for that game, but we learned a lot about coping with the mental side of big occasions," said Yardy.

"It's a different kettle of fish when you are playing in front of big crowds at Lord's and Edgbaston and all the hype that goes with it.

"It takes a bit of getting used to, but we dealt with it all really well. To win this competition has been an all-round team effort, with everyone chipping in with wickets and runs."

Yardy is also relishing the prospect of playing in the Champions League, which will take place in India in October, when six million dollars will be up for grabs for the eventual winners.

Runners-up Somerset have also qualified, making sure of their place when disposing of Kent in the semi-finals.

Yardy said: "When you come to finals day, the Champions League is in the back of your mind. You want to win the competition.

"But now we have got there, it is something to really look forward to, against top players, and we want to do ourselves justice."