Sheffield-based Matthew is the world number six

Nick Matthew booked Derbyshire side Benz-Bavarian Duffield's place in the Premier Squash League final with a fine win in the deciding semi-final rubber.

With Wednesday's tie against champions PCL Whitehall Security Surrey H&RC at 2-2, Matthew came from 1-0 down to beat Wael El Hindi 4-11 11-6 11-6 11-6.

Andrew Whipp and Tania Bailey were the other Duffield winners on the night.

Duffield face Chapel Allerton, who beat 2007 runners-up Probuild Bristol 3-2, in the final in Nottingham on 5 May.

Matthew's thrilling victory was the third time in four years that the world number six has won the deciding semi-final tie.

The Sheffield-based player, who is now in his sixth season with Duffield, also guided his side through the 2006 and 2007 semi-finals.

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