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Premier A Review 20^th June 2009

Longton are 16 points clear at he top of the league after a comfortable six wicket win at home to Audley.

Richard Holloway’s 80 was the backbone of their 198 in the face of Roger Sillence’s three wickets. Sillence then completed a fine all-round match with an unbeaten ton as the home side cantered home in less than 47 overs.

Kynpersley kept the pressure up on the leaders with a similar performance at home to Burslem. Chris Robers and Khalid Malik helped Burslem to reach 206-8 in their full allocation of 60 overs, but this wasn’t enough as Kim Barnett found some form with 68 and he was backed up by Yogesh Golwalker’s 32. Michael Brown was once again the pick of the Burslem attack with 4-77.

Porthill won once again as they demolished Leek by seven wickets at the Old County Ground. Opening bowlers Fazl Akbar and Mark Bengry were again in great form, and this time they shared all ten Leek wickets as they were shot out for a paltry 81 in just 28 overs.

Matt Hole (55 not out) was a man in a hurry as the game finished early with only 54 overs bowled in the whole game. Porthill’s seven wicket win puts them fourth and in Akbar they possess the most potent bowler in the league.

Stone were the big winners at the bottom of the table as they won at home to Hem Heath. John Seabridge struck a superb undefeated 106 for the visitors as they made 190-7 declared. Jon McCreadie with 5-53 was easily the pick of the Stone attack, and steady scoring throughout their innings saw the home side to victory for the loss of six wickets.

Wood Lane had to settle for a draw at home to Little Stoke as they failed to carry on their excellent recent form. The visitors 201-9 declared saw useful contributions from A Lightbown and J Hancock, with Steve Norcup (4-39) spearheading the home attack. Veteran batsman Jeff Maynard’s half-century steadied the home sides’ ship as they eventually closed on 129-6.

Leycett won for the first time this season as they beat fellow strugglers Moddershall at home. The visitors 196-9 in their 60 overs was easily overtaken by Ian Boulton’s side, for the loss of just three wickets.

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