By Michael Latham
Blackpool skipper Paul Danson took 5 for 9 in his side's win at Fulwood & Broughton |
There were mixed fortunes for Northern League clubs in Sunday's cup competitions.
Morecambe made progress in the Lancashire LCB Knockout Cup but there were defeats for Preston and Netherfield.
In the ECB National Club Competition Blackpool, Darwen and St Annes progressed, the latter at the expense of Lancaster.
Morecambe defeated Winton at Woodhill Lane on the Duckworth/Lewis method after rain interrupted the game. Phil Dennison hit 85 and Phil Thornton 42 as Morecambe reached 228 for 7 in 45 overs. Winton were 101 for 5 after 21 overs and Morecambe won by 5 runs (D/L). Morecambe skipper Tommy Clough bowled superbly to take four for 27.
Netherfield lost to Denton St Lawrence at Parkside Road in a rain reduced game that began at 3-25pm. Netherfield reached 175 for 7 in their 31 overs, Ben Haddrick making 82 and pro Nick Kruger 37. Rashid Nadeem took three for 15 for Denton St Lawrence
The visitors were in trouble at 42 for 4 but were rescued by Ghulam Abbas who hit a match-winning 66 not out to steer his side home by three wickets with 2.5 overs to spare.
Former Chorley batsman Josh Tolley starred for Woodhouses who beat Preston by four wickets. David Fisher top-scored with 50 for the visitors, pro Bilal Asad and Andy Roberts both just falling short of half-centuries. But they were eclipsed by Tolley who hit a magnificent 110 to propel his side to a four wicket win.
In the ECB National Club Competition St Annes defeated Lancaster by 14 runs at Vernon Road. Charles Boucher was St Annes' top scorer with 57 as they reached 214 for 8, Lancaster captain Michael Stevens taking three for 35. Lancaster were bowled out in reply for 200 despite a defiant unbeaten 60 from David Heywood as Atiq Uz-Zaman and Dave Bartholomew each took three wickets for St Annes.
Darwen pro Mohammad Zaman Khan continued his fine season with a magnificent 128 as John Cordingley's men beat Prestwich at Heys Road by 27 runs in a high-scoring game. Zaman Khan hit 128 and shared a second wicket stand of 153 with skipper Cordingley who was run out for 78 as Darwen reached 271 for 3. The Darwen pro sustained a groin injury early in his innings and 2nd team captain Gary Jackson acted as his runner for his last 90 runs.
Prestwich made a valiant effort, Sam Holden hitting a superb 96 before he was caught by Alex Davies off Chris Clarke while Andrew Cook surpassed that with a fine effort to dismiss opener Johnstone from a skier. Prestwich fell just short on 244, Chris Clarke taking three for 63 and Niall Burke again underlining his emerging bowling talent with a match-winning four for 50.
Blackpool captain Paul Danson inspired his side's five wicket win at Palace Shield Premier Division side Fulwood & Broughton at Highfield.
Blackpool's impressive 'keeper Rob Sissons in typical pose |
The home side looked well placed for a big score as they reached 82 for 2, opener Mark Smith making 46. But Danson's introduction into the attack changed everything as he bowled Smith and went on to take five for 9 from 5.4 overs. The home side lost their last eight wickets for 55 runs as they subsided to 139 all out with 15.2 overs unused.
Blackpool opener Alex Smith makes leg-side runs |
Blackpool struggled in reply and were 84 for 4 when Danson came into bat. Spinner Amir Patel took three for 35 for the home side but Danson steered Blackpool home with a typically composed unbeaten 33 off 42 balls.
Paul Danson hits Amir Patel for six during his match-winning innings |
Results in brief:
Lancashire LCB Knockout Cup
Second Round
Morecambe v Winton
Morecambe won by 5 runs (D/L method)
Morecambe 228 for 8 (45overs) (P Dennison 85, P Thornton 42), Winton 101 for 5 (21overs) (T Clough 4 for 27)
Netherfield v Denton St Lawrence
Denton St Lawrence won by 3 wickets (31 over game)
Netherfield 175 for 7 (B Haddrick 82, R Nadeem 3 for 15), DSL 176 for 7 (G Abbas 66no)
Woodhouses v Preston
Woodhouses won by 4 wickets
Preston 235 (D Fisher 50), Woodhouses 236 for 6 (J Tolley 110)
ECB National Club Competition
Round Two
Fulwood & Broughton v Blackpool
Blackpool won by 5 wickets
F&B 139 (P Danson 5 for 9), Blackpool 142 for 5 (P Danson 33no)
Prestwich v Darwen
Darwen won by 27 runs
Darwen 271 for 3 (MZ Khan 128, J Cordingley 78), Prestwich 244 (S Holden 96, N Burke 4 for 50)
St Annes v Lancaster
St Annes won by 14 runs
St Annes 214 for 8 (C Boucher 57, M Stevens 3 for 35), Lancaster 200 (D Heywood 60no, Atiq Uz-Zaman 3 for 41, D Bartholomew 3 for 42)
LANCASHIRE LCB KNOCKOUT CUP COMPETITION UPDATE
Of the five Northern League clubs to enter the competition Chorley, Netherfield and Preston have been knocked-out. In the remaining second round tie St Annes are at Read next Sunday. Morecambe are through to round three.
Round Two
Morecambe v Winton (Sunday 6 June, 2pm)- Morecambe won by 5 runs (D/L method)
Woodhouses v Preston (Sunday 6 June, 2pm)- Woodhouses won by 4 wickets
Read v St Annes (Sunday 13 June, 2pm)
Netherfield v Denton St Lawrence (Sunday 6 June, 2pm)- DSL won by 3 wickets
Full details of the full draw can be found here:
http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/LCBCupDraw2010.pdf
ECB NATIONAL CLUB COMPETITION UPDATE
Twelve Northern League clubs entered the competition, Barrow deciding not to enter. Six were been knocked-out in round one: Carnforth, Chorley, Fleetwood, Kendal, Netherfield and Preston.
There are two all Northern League ties in the second round stage which must be completed by this Sunday 13 June. On Sunday 6 June in Group 4 St Annes beat Lancaster while in Group 5 Leyland host Morecambe on Sunday 13 June. In Group 4 Blackpool beat Fulwood & Broughton while in Group 6 Darwen defeated Prestwich.
Group 4 Round 2
St Annes v Lancaster (Sunday 6 June, 1pm)- St Annes won by 14 runs
Fulwood & Broughton v Blackpool (Sunday 6 June, 1pm)- Blackpool won by 5 wickets
Group 5 Round 2
Leyland v Morecambe (Sunday 13 June, 1pm)
Group 6 Round 2
Prestwich v Darwen (Sunday 6 June, 1pm)- Darwen won by 27 runs
Full details of the competition can be found here:
https://static.ecb.co.uk/files/national-club-championship-draw-10848.doc
CUMBRIAN CUP
Kendal travelled to Furness CC to play their second round tie in the Cumbrian Cup, but the game was abandoned after the home side had reached 131 for 3 after 25 overs.
The tie will be played again on Sunday 4 July.
Match Report From Michael Moore
National Knock Out
Round 2
Fulwood and Broughton v Blackpool
Riding high on a string of successes, Danno`s Boys travelled down the M55 to the picturesque venue of Fulwood & Broughton, with high
aspirations of progressing to round 3 and a home tie.Light rain delayed the startof the game by 15 minutes with no loss of overs and the home side batting first made merry against some wayward bowling from their NL opponents.
MRSmith (46)& skipper Richard Turner opened up with a 49 run partnership at 5 runs per over, before Turner following a straight 6 into the Elephant grass in the adjoining field (ball lost!), was trapped lbw next ball for 27 off the bowling of Andy Hogarth.Patel followed soon after bowled by Alex Smith for 0 playing a shot I am sure he will regret until his final day.!!
Smith was then joined by his chirpy wicket keeping brother who made all of the runs in their 18 run partnership when he was caught behind
by Rob Sissons off Andy Furniss.
The Palace Shield side then showed how brittle their batting is as Captain Paul Danson wreaked havoc with his off spin, ably supported by his vice capt. Steve Mercer (2 for 27)
Danno returned his best figures for several years of 5 for 9 in 5.4 overs as the Sheld boys fell away to only 139 all out in 29.4 overs .....15.2 overs left unused!!
Although Blackpool ran out easy winners in the end, it was not without a scare or 2 as is their want.Most of the visitors` batsmen chipped in with useful contributions - Mounsey 20, including a big 6 off the mouthy MRSmith(1 for 37); Alex Smith21, Andy Furniss 22.
At one stage Blackpool peched precariously on 84 for4, but man of the match Danson struck a positive 33 not out at almost a run a ball, ably supported by no.7 Prash Aga(12not out) to take The Seasiders past
Fulwood`s meagre total with 5 wickets and 10 overs to spare....comfortable enough in the end.
Danno`s Boys now entertain Northern from the Comp in round 3 the probable date being Sunday 27th June
Well done ,Fellers...a great weekend....I believe that makes it 9 wins on the bounce!. Keep `em coming. See you at nets.....Mick
