Posted by John Winn
In yesterday's posting I said that most teams had now reached the halfway point in the championship. In fact only four teams have completed half their matches, Durham Yorkshire, Glamorgan and Essex, and under no circumstances can four out of eighteen be called 'most'. Apologies.
If one looks merely at the points column then Yorkshire appear to have some breathing space, but Hampshire who are bottom have two games in hand, and Worcestershire one. Even a week ago Worcestershire appear to have reserved one of the relegation places, but at New Road yesterday they emerged from the embarrassment of the Adrian Shankar episode to beat the rather mercurial Notts, which has certainly given the cat a sniff of the pigeons.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Coach anticipates outcome
Posted by John Winn
At 11:57 this morning Lancashire lost their first wicket of the day when Chilton was caught by Muchall off Claydon for 25. Two hours later and just twenty minutes after lunch, Hogg was bowled by Blackwell, Lancashire were all out for 148 and Durham had won a third succesive match without having to bat twice and on each occasion taken maximum points. For most teams the championship has reached halfway and Durham find themselves at the top of the first division and the size of today's victory has just about negated Lancashire's game in hand.
A local newspaper,and some Durham supporters,had been quite bullish about this fixture claiming that Lancashire's good start, today was their first defeat, was the result of playing their home games on result wickets at Liverpool and that playing at The Riverside would find them wanting. Those who made that prediction will no doubt pat themselves on the back and feel able to say 'I told you so',but Lancashire have won twice on their travels, on a minefield at Edgbaston for which the Bears were docked eight points, and at The Rose Bowl.Lancashire's next championship game in a little under three weeks is at Trent Bridge and that should give a clearer indication of their qualities.
Blackwell was the Red Rose chief's tormentor today finishing with four for 34 in an unbroken spell of twelve overs and four balls. Chapple was ninth out when he flat batted Claydon to Benkenstein on the cover boundary and this provoked the visitors' coach driver to start up his vehicle and bring it round to the players' exit. This apparent lack of confidence in number eleven's batting was fully justified when Hogg survived only eight balls and a contented and respectably sized Durham crowd applauded their side off and began to make their way home.
For many that will be their last view of county cricket until Yorkshire drop in on Saturday June 18th, when weather permitting, a good crowd can be expected. As I type this (5:30pm )The Tykes have got their noses in front at Hove, good to see Ballance playing such a resolute knock, and they may be able to rescue the draw.
Tomorrow sees the start of the T20 competition, and at The Riverside there is the added attraction of family fun day. My lawn needs cutting.
At 11:57 this morning Lancashire lost their first wicket of the day when Chilton was caught by Muchall off Claydon for 25. Two hours later and just twenty minutes after lunch, Hogg was bowled by Blackwell, Lancashire were all out for 148 and Durham had won a third succesive match without having to bat twice and on each occasion taken maximum points. For most teams the championship has reached halfway and Durham find themselves at the top of the first division and the size of today's victory has just about negated Lancashire's game in hand.
A local newspaper,and some Durham supporters,had been quite bullish about this fixture claiming that Lancashire's good start, today was their first defeat, was the result of playing their home games on result wickets at Liverpool and that playing at The Riverside would find them wanting. Those who made that prediction will no doubt pat themselves on the back and feel able to say 'I told you so',but Lancashire have won twice on their travels, on a minefield at Edgbaston for which the Bears were docked eight points, and at The Rose Bowl.Lancashire's next championship game in a little under three weeks is at Trent Bridge and that should give a clearer indication of their qualities.
Blackwell was the Red Rose chief's tormentor today finishing with four for 34 in an unbroken spell of twelve overs and four balls. Chapple was ninth out when he flat batted Claydon to Benkenstein on the cover boundary and this provoked the visitors' coach driver to start up his vehicle and bring it round to the players' exit. This apparent lack of confidence in number eleven's batting was fully justified when Hogg survived only eight balls and a contented and respectably sized Durham crowd applauded their side off and began to make their way home.
For many that will be their last view of county cricket until Yorkshire drop in on Saturday June 18th, when weather permitting, a good crowd can be expected. As I type this (5:30pm )The Tykes have got their noses in front at Hove, good to see Ballance playing such a resolute knock, and they may be able to rescue the draw.
Tomorrow sees the start of the T20 competition, and at The Riverside there is the added attraction of family fun day. My lawn needs cutting.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Red Rose withering
posted by John Winn
On my way to The Riverside for the third day of the match between Durham and Lancashire this morning I was pleased to bump into fellow blogger, Tony Hutton, at Durham bus station. There were a number of other cricket watchers catching the bus to Chester-le Street and Stokes and Benkenstein were just resuming Durham's first innings as we walked into the ground. The pair made smooth progress until lunchtime by which time Durham had a lead of ninety runs.
Most interest in the afternoon centred on whether the partnership would eclipse Durham's biggest ever stand in first class cricket, set by Stuart Hutton and Mike Roseberry against Oxford University in The Parks in 1996. This was an unbeaten 334 and it was a surprise when Benkenstein was dismissed when the pair were just three short of this figure.
Stokes went on to reach his highest score in first class cricket(185)when, attempting to repeat an enormous six over the pavilion, he was bowled by Croft.
Durham's innings meandered a little after this, not helped by some negative bowling by Lancashire which tested the umpires' interpretation of what constitutes a wide.
I left at tea and was rather surprised to find Durham had batted on, until when Mustard was dismissed for 61 at almost a run per ball,they were all out for 586,a lead of 273. In losing his wicket Mustard reduced his average from 152.5 to 122, perhaps he wishes he had declared.
There had been rumours during the day that Onions might be called away by England to join the squad for Friday's test at Lord's but when the news broke that the selectors had gone for Jade Winston Dernbach of Surrey and Onions was spotted on the players' balcony it was obvious that Sri Lanka's gain was Lancashire's loss. By close of play Lancashire had lost three wickets and find themselves still 204 behind. A situation which will probably see this blogger on the 9:32 from York tomorrow morning.
Just a couple of points about England's squad of twelve for the second test: 50% were born overseas and more than 50%, if they played in the championship, would be in the second divison. After the startling events at Cardiff yesterday afternoon Sri Lanka must be pleased we don't put out the first team.
On my way to The Riverside for the third day of the match between Durham and Lancashire this morning I was pleased to bump into fellow blogger, Tony Hutton, at Durham bus station. There were a number of other cricket watchers catching the bus to Chester-le Street and Stokes and Benkenstein were just resuming Durham's first innings as we walked into the ground. The pair made smooth progress until lunchtime by which time Durham had a lead of ninety runs.
Most interest in the afternoon centred on whether the partnership would eclipse Durham's biggest ever stand in first class cricket, set by Stuart Hutton and Mike Roseberry against Oxford University in The Parks in 1996. This was an unbeaten 334 and it was a surprise when Benkenstein was dismissed when the pair were just three short of this figure.
Stokes went on to reach his highest score in first class cricket(185)when, attempting to repeat an enormous six over the pavilion, he was bowled by Croft.
Durham's innings meandered a little after this, not helped by some negative bowling by Lancashire which tested the umpires' interpretation of what constitutes a wide.
I left at tea and was rather surprised to find Durham had batted on, until when Mustard was dismissed for 61 at almost a run per ball,they were all out for 586,a lead of 273. In losing his wicket Mustard reduced his average from 152.5 to 122, perhaps he wishes he had declared.
There had been rumours during the day that Onions might be called away by England to join the squad for Friday's test at Lord's but when the news broke that the selectors had gone for Jade Winston Dernbach of Surrey and Onions was spotted on the players' balcony it was obvious that Sri Lanka's gain was Lancashire's loss. By close of play Lancashire had lost three wickets and find themselves still 204 behind. A situation which will probably see this blogger on the 9:32 from York tomorrow morning.
Just a couple of points about England's squad of twelve for the second test: 50% were born overseas and more than 50%, if they played in the championship, would be in the second divison. After the startling events at Cardiff yesterday afternoon Sri Lanka must be pleased we don't put out the first team.
Monday, 30 May 2011
Another windy weekend
Posted by Tony Hutton
The dreadful windy conditions, which seem to have gone on for weeks, continued to persist making cricket watching conditions very difficult.
On Saturday I decided to stay close to home and watched most of the local derby game between Adel and Kirkstall Educational in the company of Dave Hodgson and Reg Parker as we circled the ground without really finding anywhere out of the wind.
After the loss of early wickets Adel were rescued by a good partnership between Joe Coley, a new recruit from Warwickshire, with 56 and Tim Grey, whose batting has blossomed recently, with 43. However Kirkstall's opening bowler Matthew Webb who bowled splendidly throughout, finished off the tail with final figures of 8-52 and Adel were all out 190.
There were conflicting views on this total. Reg feeling that Adel were perhaps twenty or so runs short and Dave worrying that Kirkstall had not yet won a match this season. The problem was that Adel were without two of their regular bowlers, as well as captain and wicketkeeper Paddy Coughlin.
The lack of pace bowlers to support Aussie Brad Robertson proved too much for Adel and despite some good bowling from their battery of three spinners, including slow left armer Thorpe, promoted from the second team, they could not contain some consistent batting from the visitors.
Good innings from Steve Harrison with 55 and Joe Gibson with 57, set the scene for skiper Josh Siddall to finish things off with an over to spare. Robertson finished with 3-53, but on the day Kirkstall were worthy winners by five wickets.
During the interval I had taken a short trip in the car (mainly to get warm again) down the road to Far Headingley were St Chads were entertaining old rivals Shadwell and just round the corner in Glen Road, Headingley were at home to Thorner Mexborough second team.
St Chads were batting and captain and very consistent batsman Mark Bailey was piling up the runs. He finished with 68 not out out in a total of 213-7, perhaps not quite enough on the small and fast scoring ground. As I was to find out later Shadwell edged a very close contest by number 11 Joe Burke hitting a six off the fourth ball of the final over. Shadwell winning by one wicket.
A more one sided contest at Glen Road as the powerful home side racked up yet another big score, this time 301-7. Thorner however made a game of it and finished on 171-7 in reply.
No improvement in the weather on Sunday, although early morning rain had subsided by the time I arrived at Walton's attractive ground near Wetherby. The problem was that the wind here, on the edge of the flatlands of the Vale of York, was even stronger than ever and watching was only really possible by sitting in the car.
The game here was an inter league match in the Leeds Area Council Knock Out competition. This is a very old competition, but sadly not many leagues now take part and it is rumoured this could be the last year of the competition.
Wetherby League were playing Nidderdale League, in a forty over a side game, following the slightly delayed start.
Wetherby batted and despite runs from two of yesterday's opponents, Grogan of Shadwell with 35 and Bailey of St Chads with 25, they only managed to finish on 139-7
with spinner Brennand the best bowler, taking 4-31.
It was good to see the cricketing family Oliver there to support the St Chads contingent. Barry Oliver is a Bradford League umpire, who I had seen in action in the ECB KO at Harrogate last week, and wife Hilary is the St Chads scorer. They were happy with the performance of their son Callum Oliver, who is captain of Pudsey Congs second team in the Bradford League.
His side had beaten Brighouse by ten wickets yesterday and Callum finished on 50 not out, which meant that Yorkshire prodigy Barnie Gibson, due to bat at number three did not get an innings.
The Nidderdale League made short work of the rather modest total and knocked them off in only 30 overs, winning by four wickets. Dave Leather of Dacre Banks top scoring with exactly fifty.
Two questions remained - will this competition continue in future seasons and when will these strong winds abate. Forecasts suggest a return to summer weather may be imminent for the later part of this week. Let's hope so !
The dreadful windy conditions, which seem to have gone on for weeks, continued to persist making cricket watching conditions very difficult.
On Saturday I decided to stay close to home and watched most of the local derby game between Adel and Kirkstall Educational in the company of Dave Hodgson and Reg Parker as we circled the ground without really finding anywhere out of the wind.
After the loss of early wickets Adel were rescued by a good partnership between Joe Coley, a new recruit from Warwickshire, with 56 and Tim Grey, whose batting has blossomed recently, with 43. However Kirkstall's opening bowler Matthew Webb who bowled splendidly throughout, finished off the tail with final figures of 8-52 and Adel were all out 190.
There were conflicting views on this total. Reg feeling that Adel were perhaps twenty or so runs short and Dave worrying that Kirkstall had not yet won a match this season. The problem was that Adel were without two of their regular bowlers, as well as captain and wicketkeeper Paddy Coughlin.
The lack of pace bowlers to support Aussie Brad Robertson proved too much for Adel and despite some good bowling from their battery of three spinners, including slow left armer Thorpe, promoted from the second team, they could not contain some consistent batting from the visitors.
Good innings from Steve Harrison with 55 and Joe Gibson with 57, set the scene for skiper Josh Siddall to finish things off with an over to spare. Robertson finished with 3-53, but on the day Kirkstall were worthy winners by five wickets.
During the interval I had taken a short trip in the car (mainly to get warm again) down the road to Far Headingley were St Chads were entertaining old rivals Shadwell and just round the corner in Glen Road, Headingley were at home to Thorner Mexborough second team.
St Chads were batting and captain and very consistent batsman Mark Bailey was piling up the runs. He finished with 68 not out out in a total of 213-7, perhaps not quite enough on the small and fast scoring ground. As I was to find out later Shadwell edged a very close contest by number 11 Joe Burke hitting a six off the fourth ball of the final over. Shadwell winning by one wicket.
A more one sided contest at Glen Road as the powerful home side racked up yet another big score, this time 301-7. Thorner however made a game of it and finished on 171-7 in reply.
No improvement in the weather on Sunday, although early morning rain had subsided by the time I arrived at Walton's attractive ground near Wetherby. The problem was that the wind here, on the edge of the flatlands of the Vale of York, was even stronger than ever and watching was only really possible by sitting in the car.
The game here was an inter league match in the Leeds Area Council Knock Out competition. This is a very old competition, but sadly not many leagues now take part and it is rumoured this could be the last year of the competition.
Wetherby League were playing Nidderdale League, in a forty over a side game, following the slightly delayed start.
Wetherby batted and despite runs from two of yesterday's opponents, Grogan of Shadwell with 35 and Bailey of St Chads with 25, they only managed to finish on 139-7
with spinner Brennand the best bowler, taking 4-31.
It was good to see the cricketing family Oliver there to support the St Chads contingent. Barry Oliver is a Bradford League umpire, who I had seen in action in the ECB KO at Harrogate last week, and wife Hilary is the St Chads scorer. They were happy with the performance of their son Callum Oliver, who is captain of Pudsey Congs second team in the Bradford League.
His side had beaten Brighouse by ten wickets yesterday and Callum finished on 50 not out, which meant that Yorkshire prodigy Barnie Gibson, due to bat at number three did not get an innings.
The Nidderdale League made short work of the rather modest total and knocked them off in only 30 overs, winning by four wickets. Dave Leather of Dacre Banks top scoring with exactly fifty.
Two questions remained - will this competition continue in future seasons and when will these strong winds abate. Forecasts suggest a return to summer weather may be imminent for the later part of this week. Let's hope so !
Sunday, 29 May 2011
INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT LAWN LANE
By Brian Sanderson,
When I left home at lunch-time the rain was starting to fall and when I reached New Farnley ground at Lawn Lane it became heavier.As it happen I brought a book lent to me by Blackpool Ken which passed away the time until the rain stopped.The book is called Cricket North South divide by Jim Carnegie.I would recommend it.
New Farnley were playing Batley who consisted of eleven Pakistani,s.In the last round they had scored 326 for 3 with Asif Hussain scoring 215 however he was no longer at the club and was playing elsewhere.New Farnley batted first and put on a opening stand of 72 .Joe Suggitt scored 56 and Mathew Good scored 33.
At one stage New Farnley were 148 for 5 however they struggled to 199 in the forty overs.Arman Hussain talked to me during the match and said they would be happy to chase under 200.He said they were four players short from their full side and struggled to have eleven men.During the innings Zubour Karolia had to give the wicket-keeping gloves to his father Sadik Karolia as he was injured.
During the break I went back to the car to read my book.It was nice in the sun but again there was a strong wind blowing.
Batley soon lost wickets including Arman Hussain who batted four and got a duck.
The spinners of New Farnley Ian Fisher,ex Yorkshire and Gloucester, and Davis Mc Cullum took the wickets. Fisher bowled 8 overs for 13 taking two wickets.Batley were all out for 124 including 28 wides.
So New Farnley go forward to the third round of the Jack Hampshire Trophy.Next match for me is Hove.
When I left home at lunch-time the rain was starting to fall and when I reached New Farnley ground at Lawn Lane it became heavier.As it happen I brought a book lent to me by Blackpool Ken which passed away the time until the rain stopped.The book is called Cricket North South divide by Jim Carnegie.I would recommend it.
New Farnley were playing Batley who consisted of eleven Pakistani,s.In the last round they had scored 326 for 3 with Asif Hussain scoring 215 however he was no longer at the club and was playing elsewhere.New Farnley batted first and put on a opening stand of 72 .Joe Suggitt scored 56 and Mathew Good scored 33.
At one stage New Farnley were 148 for 5 however they struggled to 199 in the forty overs.Arman Hussain talked to me during the match and said they would be happy to chase under 200.He said they were four players short from their full side and struggled to have eleven men.During the innings Zubour Karolia had to give the wicket-keeping gloves to his father Sadik Karolia as he was injured.
During the break I went back to the car to read my book.It was nice in the sun but again there was a strong wind blowing.
Batley soon lost wickets including Arman Hussain who batted four and got a duck.
The spinners of New Farnley Ian Fisher,ex Yorkshire and Gloucester, and Davis Mc Cullum took the wickets. Fisher bowled 8 overs for 13 taking two wickets.Batley were all out for 124 including 28 wides.
So New Farnley go forward to the third round of the Jack Hampshire Trophy.Next match for me is Hove.
Wuthering Heights
Posted by John Winn
wuthering (adjective) of the wind, to make a roaring sound (Old Norse)
I spent yesterday afternoon watching cricket on grounds that I had not visited before in the Bradford area. En route to Gomersal, by chance I saw a sign for Birstall CC and found a Yorkshire Central League Premier Division game in progress with Hunslet Nelson, the visitors batting. The few spectators were mainly watching from their cars to avoid the strong wind. Hunslet were making good progress and setting a target of 289 won by 20 runs.Next to Gomersal for their Bradford league game with Pudsy St Lawrence and what a game. PSL openers were putting the home spinners through the mangle and their partnership was not broken until it had reached 160 and the team went onto total 344 for 7, even this was not enough as Gomersal knocked off the runs with an over to spare.
Next stop Spen Victoria and a second eleven local derby with Gomersal. I was indebted to the two young scorers for updating me and when the sight of my notebook made them think I might be a reporter I explained about the blog and gave them the website details. I hope they have managed to find this posting. Another win for Gomersal here and definitely ground of the day. The Heavy Woollen Cup final will be held here in July,what an attractive venue it will provide.
Another short journey, this time to Highmoor Lane and the well appointed ground of Hartshead Moor but can their be any ground where the sound of motorway traffic is more intrusive? I had a chat with one of the few spectators braving the wind and noise and he could recall playing here before the M62 was built, how much pleasanter an experience that must have been. Yesterday I thought I heard a cry for Heathcliffe but it was an appeal for caught behind that was turned down. The umpire could not possibly have heard a snick above the roar.Hartshead's opponents were Morley who went on to win the match.
To complete my wanderings I went to Scholes where Scholes A were playing a YCL match against New Farnley A. I was just in time to see a lively last wicket partnership bring the visitors to 199 all out. The league website tells me that Scholes won by four wickets.
At all five of these grounds the strong wind marred my enjoyment.When T.S. Eliot wrote about April being the cruellest month he was not describing this year. We were spoilt in the first month of the season and May has reminded us what cricket watching can be like in the north in early summer.
As usual before going home I called at Ouseburn CC where the seconds were playing Killinghall II and to my surprise found I was the match ball sponsor! Surprised not because I had not agreed to do it but because I thought I had nominated a game later in the season. Jeff Gill, the groundsman, told me that on Thursday afternoon the ground had ben flooded by a thunderstorm and then covered in hailstone. No sign of that yesterday when, keeping up their good form, Ouseburn won comfortably with opener Ben Jones, who was bowled first ball for the first team last week, getting 95 not out.
wuthering (adjective) of the wind, to make a roaring sound (Old Norse)
I spent yesterday afternoon watching cricket on grounds that I had not visited before in the Bradford area. En route to Gomersal, by chance I saw a sign for Birstall CC and found a Yorkshire Central League Premier Division game in progress with Hunslet Nelson, the visitors batting. The few spectators were mainly watching from their cars to avoid the strong wind. Hunslet were making good progress and setting a target of 289 won by 20 runs.Next to Gomersal for their Bradford league game with Pudsy St Lawrence and what a game. PSL openers were putting the home spinners through the mangle and their partnership was not broken until it had reached 160 and the team went onto total 344 for 7, even this was not enough as Gomersal knocked off the runs with an over to spare.
Next stop Spen Victoria and a second eleven local derby with Gomersal. I was indebted to the two young scorers for updating me and when the sight of my notebook made them think I might be a reporter I explained about the blog and gave them the website details. I hope they have managed to find this posting. Another win for Gomersal here and definitely ground of the day. The Heavy Woollen Cup final will be held here in July,what an attractive venue it will provide.
Another short journey, this time to Highmoor Lane and the well appointed ground of Hartshead Moor but can their be any ground where the sound of motorway traffic is more intrusive? I had a chat with one of the few spectators braving the wind and noise and he could recall playing here before the M62 was built, how much pleasanter an experience that must have been. Yesterday I thought I heard a cry for Heathcliffe but it was an appeal for caught behind that was turned down. The umpire could not possibly have heard a snick above the roar.Hartshead's opponents were Morley who went on to win the match.
To complete my wanderings I went to Scholes where Scholes A were playing a YCL match against New Farnley A. I was just in time to see a lively last wicket partnership bring the visitors to 199 all out. The league website tells me that Scholes won by four wickets.
At all five of these grounds the strong wind marred my enjoyment.When T.S. Eliot wrote about April being the cruellest month he was not describing this year. We were spoilt in the first month of the season and May has reminded us what cricket watching can be like in the north in early summer.
As usual before going home I called at Ouseburn CC where the seconds were playing Killinghall II and to my surprise found I was the match ball sponsor! Surprised not because I had not agreed to do it but because I thought I had nominated a game later in the season. Jeff Gill, the groundsman, told me that on Thursday afternoon the ground had ben flooded by a thunderstorm and then covered in hailstone. No sign of that yesterday when, keeping up their good form, Ouseburn won comfortably with opener Ben Jones, who was bowled first ball for the first team last week, getting 95 not out.
Saturday, 28 May 2011
ANOTHER MATCH OF THE DAY
By Brian Sanderson,
This afternoon we went to watch Methley against Wrenthorpe in the Central Yorkshire League.At The start of play Methley were lending the league with Wrenthorpe second.Wrenthoroe had been beated by Wakefield Thornes two weeks ago for the first defeat in the league since 2009.
Wrenthorpe batted first and got off to a bad start.The top three batsmen were out quickly.By good bowling and a run out.It was up to Eric Austin and Neil Gill to put together a stand of 90.Austin was coming back from knee recontruction and playing his first match of the season.He batted number seven and scored 35 runs while Gill scored 44.There was a interesting maiden over bowled by Methley as there were seven extras taken off the over.Wrenthorpe put a competitive total of 205 for 9 inthe fifty overs.
After tea Methley got off to quick start with Hamid Khan who scored 25.Wrenthorpe dropped two catches in the slips and with the very next bowls bowled the Methley batsmen so costing them no runs.Tom Glover and Grig Batty both took four wickets a piece. Causing Methley to be bowled out in 41 overs for 136 so making Wrenthorpe to be the leader of the league.
There was a very cold westerly wind blowing across the pitch so we sat in the old groundsman hut .I thought the match would be high scoring but the bowlers won the day apart from one stand which helped to win the match. You can never tell how the match will go.
This afternoon we went to watch Methley against Wrenthorpe in the Central Yorkshire League.At The start of play Methley were lending the league with Wrenthorpe second.Wrenthoroe had been beated by Wakefield Thornes two weeks ago for the first defeat in the league since 2009.
Wrenthorpe batted first and got off to a bad start.The top three batsmen were out quickly.By good bowling and a run out.It was up to Eric Austin and Neil Gill to put together a stand of 90.Austin was coming back from knee recontruction and playing his first match of the season.He batted number seven and scored 35 runs while Gill scored 44.There was a interesting maiden over bowled by Methley as there were seven extras taken off the over.Wrenthorpe put a competitive total of 205 for 9 inthe fifty overs.
After tea Methley got off to quick start with Hamid Khan who scored 25.Wrenthorpe dropped two catches in the slips and with the very next bowls bowled the Methley batsmen so costing them no runs.Tom Glover and Grig Batty both took four wickets a piece. Causing Methley to be bowled out in 41 overs for 136 so making Wrenthorpe to be the leader of the league.
There was a very cold westerly wind blowing across the pitch so we sat in the old groundsman hut .I thought the match would be high scoring but the bowlers won the day apart from one stand which helped to win the match. You can never tell how the match will go.
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