Week 14 of the Theakston Nidderdale Cricket League

23 July 2012

Killinghall beat Pannal by 3 wickets to haul themselves off the bottom of the division 1 table. Batting first, Pannal were all out for 113 thanks to the efforts of James Crawfurd-Porter with 5-27 from his 12 overs and Josh Cutts’ 4-23. At 22-3 James Rawlings (46*) and Dave Wood (42*) steadied the pirate ship but there was not much else to support them. Killinghall had to dig deep after the early loss of Lachlan Briody for a duck but Scott Copley (22) Simon Williams (21) and Adam Crawfurd-Porter (20) built the innings to see Killinghall home.

Killinghall are replaced at the foot of the table by Goldsborough who suffered a home defeat to Alne by 29 runs. Batting first on a good but sporting track, Alne’s first ever overseas player Bradd Scott (91) played the luck card to great effect and with young opener Louis Cox (36) they put on 87 for the first wicket. Jake Agar took 4-71. The Goldsborough innings started well with partnerships and contributions. Jake Agar (35) looked good at the top of the order, Damon Ive (36), Luke Ryan (20) came and went. Ben Mackrill (39) seemed in the zone and parked the ball into the cornfield several times but the innings was pegged back by Eddie Myers 2-65 and towards the end Toby Stirke 4-30. Jackson and Shorter then played it out for a point for the home side.

In mid table, Spofforth welcomed 2012 champions Ouseburn but it was Spofforth who came out on top this time. Ouseburn batted out their 45 overs making just 88 for 9 wickets. Jamie Bryant (33) Matt Adams (15) and Henry Lord (15) all reached double figures. Ben Nethersole took 4-20 and Simon Taylor 2-23. Darren Kavanagh bowled 12 overs taking 2-8. Steady away lad! Spofforth’s openers, Tom Clark (23) and Pat Gannon (16) then put on half of the required runs. A wobble then ensued and Aussie Nethersole made 14. Ross Atkinson (4*) and Simon Taylor (3*) then saw Spofforth over the line at 89-7.

Bishop Thornton entered Burton Leonard at Curlew Park but the visitors left with the spoils as the game swung one way and then the other all afternoon and went right down to the last ball. Leonard batted first and made 202-5. Liam Ford (53), John Moorhouse (48), James Townsend (41) and Craig Eustace (30) all contributed with the bat but Thornton pulled it back well with good spells from Andrew Cullen 1-38 and young Josh Chandler 3-47. Thornton lost Rob Nelson (0) in the first over to Ali Wilson who bowled atidy spell of 2-31. Andrew Cullen (33) was going well but when he and Jim Paxton (11) were out in successive overs Thornton were in trouble. A good partnership from Will Wray (71*) and Josh Chandler (42) seemingly put Thornton back in charge but when Josh was out some tight overs followed meaning the game went right down to the wire. A captain’s knock from Will wasn’t quite enough, a 6 was required from the last ball to tie but he couldn’t manage it. Neil Blaken took 2-41 and Liam Ford 2-47.

Blubberhouses travelled to near neighbour Hampsthwaite looking to push towards to top of the table again but left with nothing. Batting first they made 133 all out. Only Steve Wilkinson with 36 putting up any resistance with the bat. C Beeley took 3-47 and C Vayonitis 3-9 Hampsthwaite passed the total and closed on 134-5 Richard Barratt was in the runs again with 30 and Paul Taylor made 39 Mark McEneaney took 4-32. Blubberhouses slip down into 4th spot but Hampsthwaite remain 1 point ahead of Dacre Banks who are putting the pressure on with another demolition, this time over Helperby at the Max Pullen Sports Ground. Dacre Banks posted a challenging total of 223-5 with MQ Kharn (61), Asif Ayoub (55) and the return of “The General” Lee Siddique (47) Helperby were then bowled out for just 132 Pete Orton top scored with 51 W Rasheed took 4-26 and A J Clarke 4-24.

Division 2 leaders Masham continue their march back to the division 1 and the cup finalists’ great season continued with a 7 wicket win over Studley Royal 2nds. Studley batting first, found life tough against the miserly Derek Chapman recording 7 maidens in his figures and Aussie Michael Rees taking 3-35. Top bowler bloke, Roger Smart also chipped in with 2-40. Tom Hixon played some quality drives in his 48 and contributions from Thompson (32) and Coad (25) at the top of the order pushed Studley up to 157-7. Studley had no answer to Michael Rees’ (87) power hitting, dispatching the ball to all parts of the ground, indeed one particular ball looked to have cleared the river, that has yet to be confirmed but never the less it was a huge hit. Masham cruised to victory in the 26th over. Ollie Schofield took 2-16.

Darley are losing ground to Masham after Knaresborough Forest beat them by 3 wickets. Darley posted 179-9 with Graham Furniss top scoring with 40. Joel Ainsley took 5-50 for Forest. In reply, at 89-7 things were looking bleak for a Forest victory by John Jubb (57*) and Nick Jones (37*) with a 95 run partnership stole the points.

Bolton Abbey are in the ascendency and are poised in 3rd place after a big win by 139 runs over Sharow. Abbey batted first and were bowled out for 179. Kev Holme (50), Sam Stewart (33), Phil Midgley (24), Tommy Whyte (22). Stuart Newstead took 3-36 and Simon Garvey 3-21. Sharow then collapsed to 40 all out. No player making double figures. Will Lord took 3-5, Tom Holme 3-4 and Ben Parkinson 3-23.

Pateley Bridge are putting themselves into contention for a return to division 1 too after a 7 wicket win at home to bottom side Ripley. Ripley posted 118-8 as Tom Tryer 4-19 and Tom Clements 3-11 did the damage with the ball. Nick Jackson (37*) showed some resistance with the bat. Pateley then knocked off the runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Chris (Langers) Langley hit 56 not out and captain Michael Eglin made 32.

James Dewhirst maybe sunning himself in the Greek islands but his worries about relegation are surely out of his mind now after a convincing 114 runs victory over Raskelf. Aussie Jake Edwards was pleased to see the sunshine and hit 141* which included 19 boundaries and 2 maximums. Edwards then impressed with the ball taking 3-25 as the Stray Dogs demolished Raskelf for just 99. James Clark took 3-10.

Birstwith beat Newby Hall in possibly the earliest finish of the day in a game of just 30 overs. Sent in to bat first, Newby were skittled out for only 54. Damien Garvey made 26. George Hirst took 5-8. John Millward 26*, Tom Croston 14 and Craig Armitage 10* ensured an early bath and an early trip to the local hostelry.

Week 14 Tables

Divison 1 Played Points
Hampsthwaite 14 49
Dacre Banks 14 48
Alne 14 44
Blubberhouses 14 43
Bishop Thornton 14 41
Burton Leonard 14 33
Spofforth 14 33
Ouseburn 14 30
Pannal 14 30
Helperby 14 29
Killinghall 14 29
Goldsborough 14 26
Divison 2 Played Points
Masham 14 53
Darley 14 44
Bolton Abbey 14 41
Pateley Bridge 14 37
Newby Hall 14 35
Sharow 14 35
Knaresbrough Forest 14 33
Birstwith 14 32
Harrogate Strays 14 29
Raskelf 14 29
Studley Royal 14 28
Ripley 14 22
Division 3 Played Points
Burnt Yates 14 43
West Tanfield 14 43
Kirkby Malzeard 14 41
Markington 14 38
Pannal 2nds 14 38
Rainton 14 38
Galphay & Winksley 14 35
Ouseburn 2nds 14 33
Killinghall 2nds 14 30
Lofthouse & Middlesmoor 14 28
Middleham 14 27
Hampsthwaite 2nds 14 23
Division 4 Played Points
Scotton 14 48
Staveley 14 45
Masham 2nds 14 42
Thornton Le Moor 14 40
Burton Leonard 2nds 14 36
Pannal Ash 14 36
Birstwith 2nds 14 32
Thornton Watlass 14 28
Bishop Monkton 14 27
Newby Hall 2nds 14 26
Ripon 2nds 14 26
North Stainley 14 24
Division 5 Played Points
Alne 2nds 14 48
South Kilvington 14 44
Studley Royal 3rds 14 44
Ripley 2nds 14 42
Goldsborough 2nds 14 37
Harrogate Devs 14 35
Boroughbridge 14 32
Pannal 3rds 14 32
Crakehall 14 30
Pateley Bridge 2nds 14 26
Sharow 2nds 14 24
Spofforth 2nds 14 23
Division 6 Played Points
Blubberhouses 2nds 14 52
Wath & Melmerby 14 51
Knaresborough Forest 2nds 14 42
Darley 2nds 14 35
Bishop Thornton 2nds 14 34
Bolton Abbey 2nds 14 34
Helperby 2nds 14 33
Spennithorne & Harmby 14 30
Raskelf 2nds 14 26
Glasshouses 14 25
Northallerton Wolves 14 22
Rainton 2nds 14 20
Division 7 Played Points
Little Ribston 14 54
Marton Cum Grafton 14 46
Arthington 14 40
Sessay 3rds 14 39
Ouseburn 3rds 14 38
Dacre Banks 2nds 14 34
Pannal 4ths 14 34
Studley Royal 4ths 14 34
Birstwith 3rds 14 32
Newton Le Willows 14 32
Ripley 3rds 14 26
West Tanfield 2nds 14 3
Division 8 Played Points
Helperby 3rds 14 47
Middleham 2nds 14 43
Hampsthwaite 3rds 14 41
Scotton 2nds 14 41
Staveley 2nds 14 39
Killinghall 3rds 14 38
Burnt Yates 2nds 14 37
Knaresborough Forest 3rds 14 34
Burton Leonard 3rds 14 33
North Stainley 2nds 14 26
Ripon 3rds 14 13
Newby Hall 3rds 14 12
Division 9 Played Points
Little Ribston 2nds 12 45
Bedale 2nds 12 33
Kirkby Malzeard 2nds 12 33
Wath & Melmerby 2nds 11 27
Galphay & Winksley 2nds 12 26
Ripley 4ths 11 25
Sharow 3rds 11 24
Thirsk 3rds 11 23
Studley Royal 5ths 12 18

 

 

 

 

 

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