By Richard Edmondson
Netherfield 1st XI 2012 |
The opening day of The Northern Cricket League season, got off to a flier, with many highlights and some surprising outcomes.
Carnforth v Kendal:
One of the many was Jamie How's unbeaten 160 for Kendal in their 167 run win over Carnforth at Lodge Quarry.
How who returns as professional for a 2nd season hit 160 in just 124 balls, The New Zealand Test star struck up a crucial 6 wicket partnership of 125 with recent signing Graham Baker who hit 57 in 64 balls.
The performance of How and the crucial partnership with Baker helped Kendal to 264-7 off 50 over's.
For Carnforth their new professional Toby Bullcock impressed taking 5-104, on debut, and looks a good signing for the club.
In reply to the 264 Carnforth were bowled out for 97 with Kendal skipper Chris Miller taking 5-25 since his return from wintering in New Zealand.
Darwen v Lancaster:
Their was also a century for Darwens Alex Davies in their winning draw with at Birch Hall,
Davies hit an impressive 118 off 136, and formed a partnership of 134 with Andrea Agathangelou who impressed making 78 off 87 balls as Darwen made 254-7.
In reply Lancaster held out making 146-7 with MZ Kahn top scoring with 69, whilst Darwens Andrea Agathangelou picked 4 wickets for 43.
Leyland vs Barrow:
At The Stanning Memorial Ground Leyland picked up 15 points in an exciting encounter with Barrow.
Batting first Leyland made 164-9 with Professional Brett Pelser hitting a crucial 91 off 82 balls, a knock which helped recover from a bad start as they made 166-9.
Barrow's Gary Collins was in impressive form taking 6-38, with Sub Professional Adnan Rasool taking 3-103.
The second innings was all about the bowling performances of Henry Thompson (5-35) and David Makinson (4-59) as they bowled Barrow out for 157 in an exciting finish.
Barrow's Ryan Brown put the visitors in with a chance of victory hitting 68 off 92 balls, before Thompson and Makinson struck!
Chorley v Fleetwood:
Their was a surprise at Windsor Park as Fleetwood picked up a 7 wicket win over Chorley. Adam Parker was the talking point for the afternoon as he took 9 wickets for just 14 runs.
It was an impressive performance by the player who helped bowl the home team out for 58!.
The reply was emphatic as the 22 by James Ellis and 23 by Adam Parker helped the hosts to victory reaching 63-3.
Netherfield v St Annes
Defending Champions St Anne's began their defence of the league in a losing draw at Netherfield.
Netherfield captained by John Mason, welcomed new professional Cobus Pienaar to the side, as he made 48 in the 1st innings.
Marc Brown also impressed top scoring with 66, whilst Chris Williams made 36, as Netherfield ended on 251-7.
St Anne's who had Himesh Silva as sub professional for the afternoon, made an instant impact as he took 4-86.
With a big total to chase St Anne's started well with Atiq Uq Zaman top scoring with 73, however once Netherfield got into their tail, St Anne's held on reaching 164-7.
Preston v Morecambe:
At West Cliff Preston picked up a 15 point win over Morecambe, in what was a low scoring encounter.
The hosts were put into bat and were bowled out for 94 with Gareth Pedder taking 6-45. S Nalaband top scored for the hosts scoring 50.
In reply Morecambe were all out for 51 J Baladiwala taking 5 wickets to help Lukman Vahaluwalas team to victory.
Blackpool v Lancashire Colts
On Sunday The Lancashire Colts picked up a winning draw in an exciting game .
The Colts opted to bat and made 183-5 off 50, with Henry Thompson scoring with 69 off 126 balls.
Fayez Ugradher also impressed with 44 runs off 75 balls, with Blackpools new professional Dale Deeb taking 2-66 and Richard Gleeson taking 2 -62.
In reply made 181-8, with skipper Paul Danson hitting an unbeaten 65 off 64 balls.
St Annes 1st XI 2012 |
FIRST DIVISION SCORES
Carnforth v Kendal
Kendal (15pts) defeated Carnforth (2pts) by 160 runs
Kendal 264 - 7 (J How 160no, G Baker 57, T Bullcock 5 - 104), Carnforth 97 (C Miller 5 - 25)
Chorley v Fleetwood
Fleetwood (12pts) defeated Chorley (0Pts) by 7 wickets
Chorley 58 ( A Parker 9 - 14), Fleetwood 63 - 3
Darwen v Lancaster
Darwen (9pts) winning draw Lancaster (4pts)
Darwen 254 - 7 (A Davies 118, A Agathangelou 78), Lancaster 146 - 7 (M Z Khan 69, A Agathangelou 4 - 43)
Leyland v Barrow
Leyland (15pts) defeated Barrow (4pts) by 9 runs
Leyland 166 - 9 (B Pelser 91, G Collins 6 - 38), Barrow 157 (H Thompson 5-35, D Makinson 4 - 59)
Netherfield v St Annes
Netherfield (9pts) winning draw St Annes (5pts)
Netherfield 251 - 7 (M Brown 66, JJ Pienaar 48), St Annes 164 - 7 (A Uz Zaman 73 M Silva 4 - 86)
Preston v Morecambe
Preston (15pts) defeated Morecambe (3pts)
Preston 94 (S Nalaband 50, G Pedder 6 - 45), Morecambe 51 (J Baladiwala 5-6)
Sunday 15th Apri
Bloackpool v Lancashire Colts
Lancashire Colts (9pts) winning draw, Blackpool (5pts)
Lanchire Colts 183 - 5 (H Thompson 69, F Ughradar 44), Blackpool 181 - 8 (P Danson 65no)
Division Two (2nd XI)
Barrow v Leyland:
Defending League champions Leyland suffered a surprise defeat losing by 2 wickets at Barrow.
Leyland were put into bat and were bowled out for 94, with 3 wickets each from George Smith and Patrick Allington.
In reply Barrow got over the line reaching 95-8 with Lee Hoggs unbeaten 29 helping the hosts reach the target.
Fleetwood v Chorley:
Their were 6 wickets for Anthony Ellison in Fleetwood's 54 run win at Chorley, Fleetwoods's Andrew Singleton top scored with 60 in the 1st innings as the home side reached 168-9.
Chorley's Ian Oakes struck with 4-26
In the visitors reply Chorley were all out for 114, with Ellison's 6 wicket haul helping Fleetwood to victory.
Kendal v Carnforth:
At Shap Road Kendal's 2nds cruised to an 80 run victory over Carnforth with Mark Phillips taking 7-23 in the 2nd innings to dismiss the visitors for 51,
Kendal earlier posted a 1st innings of 131 with Andrew Dugdale top scoring on 39.
St Annes vs Netherfield:
At Vernon Road St Anne's 2nds picked up a 44 run victory over Netherfield's 2nds, 52 by Andrew Jarvis and 42 by Greg Whitehead helping the hosts to 189-7 off 48 over's.
In reply Netherfield were bowled out for 145 in 41 over's, with David Bartholomew taking 5 wickets.
Matt Goodall impressed for Netherfield scoring 42, with Steven Wilson also contributing with 37.
Morecambe vs Preston:
At Woodhill Lane Gert Maartens took 6-19 in Morecambes 8 wicket win over Preston 's 2nds.bowling the visitors out in the 1st innings for 62.
Morecambe easily reached their target in 19.2 over's making 63!
And finally Darwens 2nds eased a comfortable 118 run victory over at Lancaster
SECOND DIVISION SCORES
Barrow v Leyland
Barrow (12pts) defeated Leyland (2pts)
Leyland 94, Barrow 95 - 8
Fleetwood v Chorley
Fleetwood (15pts) defeated Chorley ( 3 pts) by 54 rins
Fleetwood 168 - 9 (A Singleton 60, I Oakes 4-24), Chorley 114 (A Ellison 6-23)
Kendal v Carnforth
Kendal (15pts) defeated Carnforth (3pts) by 80 runs
Kendal 131, Carnforth 51 (M Phillips 7 - 21)
Lancaster v Darwen
Darwen (15pts) defeated Lancaster (0*pts) by 119 runs
Darwen 181 - 8 dec, Lancaster 63
Morecambe v Preston
Morecambe (12 pts) defeated Preston (0 pts) by 8 wickets
Preston 62 (G Maartens 6-19), Morecambe 63 - 2
St Annes v Netherfield
St Annes (15pts) defeated Netherfield (3pts) by 44 runs
St Annes 189 - 7 (A Jarvis 52, G Whitehead 42), Netherfield 145 (M goodall 42 D Bartholomew 5 - 5
Blackpool no game
* 2 pionts deducted for slow over rate
Netherfield 2nd XI 2012 |
