News from 26th June 2010
PREMIER DIVISION
Barlaston scraped over the winning line to regain their top position in the Waterworld Premier Division. Niroshan Bandaratilleke claimed excellent returns of 7-41 as they dismissed Porthill Park for 99, with Simon Cork top scoring for Porthill with 38. Barlaston reached the target for the loss of eight wickets, with Ben Cotton (3-35) and Saeed Anwar (3-36) thanks to a gritty 26 from Tom Taylor.
Hem Heath had to settle for a winning draw after Moddershall’s batsmen held firm. Hem Heath batted first and were reeling at 57-6 thanks to Asad Ali (3-71) and Chris Beech (3-36). But Stephen Atkinson (69 not out), Michael Brocklehurst (61) and Daniel Milligan (28) ensured Hem Heath posted a respectable 244-8. In reply, Hamza Siddique batted the majority of the innings to finish unbeaten on 71 with support from Chris Beech (35) and Robert Bagnall (30) as they didnt threaten the chase, finishing on 181-7.
Longton’s Australian Phil Adams hit an unbeaten 103 as they chased down Little Stoke’s target of 186. Longton were 100-6 but Adams received good support from Elliot Birks (30 not out) as they cruised to the four-wicket win. Earlier in Little Stoke’s innings Steve Pugh took 4-11 to tear through the latter order after Richard Adams (45) and Shabir Ahmed (48) had frustrated the Longton bowlers.
Burslem completed a four-wicket win over bottom placed Elworth. Three wickets apiece from Samiullah Khan (3-39), Michael Brown (3-45) and Khalid Malik (3-28) helped to dismiss the home side for 157. And Malik hit 45 in their reply to ease over the winning line in the 40th over. Wood Lane recorded a well needed win over Knypersley as they look to stay clear of the relegation spots. Knypersley batted first with Daniel Ball (58) and Ben McGuire (56) the main scorers. Off-spinner Richard Hassall (4-54) was the pick of the Wood Lane attack. And skipper Daniel Brierley stepped up to hit 60 as his side reached the total in the last over.
Roger Sillence’s all-round performance helped Audley to victory over Stone. Stone posted 216-8 with Sillence taking 4-76 and Stone’s Johnathan McCredie top scoring with 71. But Sillence wasn’t finished for the day, and hit a superb unbeaten 100 off 110 balls alongside David Fairbanks (56 not out) to steer Audley home after 46 overs.
DIVISION ONE
Leek remain top of the JSW Insurance Division One after a comfortable seven-wicket win over Blythe. Blythe were dismissed cheaply for 122 thanks to Greg Willott (4-29) and Colin Dearden (5-42). And Grant Denny’s unbeaten 61 off 39 balls alongside Mohammad Hussain (43) sealed the win in the 21st over.
Leycett’s Robert Heath took five wickets to give his side victory over Whitmore. Heath (5-35) helped to skittle Whitmore in reply for 124, chasing Leycett’s 165. Earlier, Navid-Ul-Khurram Kaleem hit 41 and Richard Walker finished unbeaten on 42 in their total.
Meir Heath’s Adam Birch claimed match-winning figures of 6-39 as they dismissed Cheadle for 131, chasing their target of 217-7. Birch was well supported by Iftikhar Asghar (3-25) as only Andrew Shaw (44) and Matthew Coxon (48) provided any resistance. Earlier, Billy Locker’s 109 alongside an assured 51 from Richard Stonier set the platform for a competitive Meir Heath total.
Oulton recorded a seven-wicket win over Stafford. Stafford batted first, hitting 195 thanks to Dave Foster’s 62. Shawn Hunt also dealt some lusty blows, scoring 34. In Oulton’s reply, all the top four scored in the 40’s to ensure the win after 32 overs.
Betley secured a win over Rode Park & Lawton. Betley posted 237-9 thanks to Richard Bebbington (54), Chris Henderson (75) and Tom Blackwood (46). Rode Park’s Amal Athulathmudali took 4-57 and then hit 65 in their reply. But he couldn’t find support from others as Rode Park were dismissed for 183 with Daniel Butler (4-54) and Adrian Butler (4-42).
Sandyford managed a winning draw against Norton. Sandyford posted 212-5 with professional Sohail Rauf (54) and Craig Leese (61) the main scorers. And Norton’s reply was thwarted early-on with wickets from Andrew Barnett (4-46) and Charlie Shrek (2-36). Simon Kellett hit 38 and Simon Davies finished on 18 not out as Norton held on for the draw.
DIVISION TWO
Moddershall ‘A’s Ijaz Ahmed hit 166 but he couldn’t prevent their loss to ASC Financial Management leaders Checkley. Moddershall hit 257-7 with Nick Hunt the pick of the Checkley attack taking 4-69. But Checkley’s batsmen refused to roll over as scores of 49 from Hunt, Jason Brown’s unbeaten 54 alongside scores from all the top six ensured they crossed over the winning line in the 58th over.
Alsager came away with a winning draw in their clash with Kidsgrove. Alsager’s Paul Tibbetts claimed 4-45 as they reduced Kidsgrove to 187-9 despite
being 127-9. Colin Wilkinson (41 not out) and Alex Johnson (22 not out) helping them to hold out for the draw. Earlier, Simon Dyer top scored with 67 in Alsager’s 198-9 with good support from Andy Watkins (46).
Ashcombe Park’s professional Mohammad Junaid Khan performed with bat and ball to help Park to a win over Wedgwood & Stanfields. Ashcombe Park hit 279-5 with Khan scoring 103 and David Proffitt finishing unbeaten on 75. Khan then tore into Wedgwood’s top order claiming 5-31 with support from Lee Slater (3-36) as Wedgwood were skittled for 129.
Silverdale recorded a winning draw over Meakins. Professional Farhaan Berhardien hit a classy 155 alongisde Mick Moore’s unbeaten 61 as Silverdale posted a commanding 306-4. But the game petered out with Meakins holding on for the losing draw on a good batting deck with Andrew Reed (50) and Simon Baker (42) using up the time at the crease as they finished on 168-7.
Caverswall managed to overhaul Newcastle & Hartshill as they completed a 54-run win. Caverswall hit 211-9 with Jake Edge (65) and Robert King (84) providing the
mainstay of the innings. Rejith Kumaran was the pick of the Newcastle attack taking 5-29. In reply, Joe Kettle hit 50 and Andrew Keates (39) but failed to receive support from others as they were dismissed for 157.
Weston’s batting line-up was on song again with Raj Kumar top scoring with 124. He received welcome support from Hassan-ul-Qasim Haleem (40) in their total of 235-7 declared. Crewe gave the chase a good go with Mark Hurst (51) top scoring. Haleem(3-30)took the early wickets though and dented Crewe’s hopes of a win, as they were eventually bowled out for 179.
DIVISION THREE
Bagnall stay top of the Little Gym Division Three despite a good all-round performance from Oakamoor professional Mohammad Ayub. Oakamoor batted first hitting 217 with Ayub (91) and 38 apiece from Will Leeson and Edward Brookes.But an assured 93 from Bagnall’s Simon Gordon in reply and 38 from Kashif Daud helped them to the four-wicket win in the 42nd over. Bignall End completed a comfortable seven-wicket win over Hanford. Hanford were dismissed for 167 thanks to Simon Howle’s 6-35. Ian Davies top scored for Hanford with 83. But Kim Barnett (60) and Matthew Burgess (71) made sure of the chase to secure the win in the 26th over.
Stone SP’s Sean Bowers claimed match-winning figures of 7-48 as they dismissed Eccleshall for 150 chasing 174. Nicholas Cooper hit 62 in Stone SP’s 174 as Eccleshall’s Australian Richie Gallichan claimed 5-60. And
Eccleshall got off to a strong start through Tom Hibbert (40) and Jack Boulton (56) until Bowers set about ripping through the heart of their line-up.
Hem Heath/Forsbrook recorded a seven-wicket win over Wootton. Wootton batted first and were dismissed for 139 with Ata ur Rehman (4-49) and Warren Aubury (3-35) doing the damage. Ian Moston (48) and Rehman (45) made sure of the chase though as they reached the total in the 41st over. Endon completed their second win in as many weeks at the hands of Porthill Park ‘A’. Kevin Cockerton (3-33) and Michael Dawson (3-23) did the damage for Endon as Porthill were dismissed for 130. Endon’s opener Anthony Bunn hit 59 to ensure the win and received good support from 28 from Phil Rowley, as they reached the total in the 36th over.
Woore recorded a winning draw over Meir Heath/Fenton. Woore hit 297-5 thanks to Dan O’Callaghan (91) and Harry Oliver (102). Piradeban Ponnudarai also hit a quickfire 42 off 27 balls. But Woore couldn’t bowl Meir Heath/Fenton out as they finished on 162-6 with Chris Mellor unbeaten on 79.
Daniel Milligan