Marple 107 for 1 (24.3 overs) 25 points beats Cheadle 104
all out (47.3) overs 0 points by nine wickets
Marple gained a welcome win with a nine wicket thrashing
of in form Cheadle at Bowden Lane last Saturday. Skipper Mark Bennett, won a
rare toss, and on electing to field first, opted to use his two senior and
experienced bowlers, Andy Wylie and Andy Greasley, with the new ball. Although
Cheadle openers, Prince and Dixon attempted to bat through these testing early
overs, neither was fluent. Both though, were the only Cheadle batsmen to reach
double figures after posting 34 for the first wicket. Dixon (14) was the first
to go, and then the floodgates opened for Marple. Greasley, with his off spin,
and Wylie with his no nonsense seam, found assistance from the pitch. Other
than Dixon with a determined 49, none of the other opposition batsmen were able
to suggest any permanence, all falling in single figures. Greasley in
particular was unstoppable, and Wylie after returning 3 for 49 from 19 menacing overs was given a breather shortly
before tea. Greasley ended with 6 for 36 from 23.3 overs, proving that he still
has few peers in the league amongst his style of bowling. Morgan also had a
fine day behind the stumps with three catches and two stumpings.
On the resumption, Marple openers, Andrew Hall and Jim
Morgan safely dealt with the potential threat of former Aussie under 19 paceman
Matt Fotia. His five overs cost 27 runs, with Morgan being the freer scoring on
this occasion. After Morgan fell at 49 for a fine 31, Sam Harbinson joined
Hall. Hall was not going to be dislodged, and Harbinson continued his recent
good form with the bat as the second wicket pair took Marple to a comfortable
win after just 24.3 overs. Hall remained 36 not out, and Harbinson 39 not out.
This was a crucial win for Marple, and whilst they remain
in eleventh place in the league, all is still to play for. Next week sees
another home game against Bowdon with a 12 noon start.
A determined innings of 30 not out from Paul Pugh denied
Marple seconds a win against Cheadle seconds at Kingsway last Saturday. On a
testing pitch, Marple struggled to 167 all out in 47 overs., Jack Marshall 29,
Tim Radford 34 and Luke Greasley 27. Van Eck had 4 for 41 for Cheadle. Despite
having an extra three overs, Marple could not prise out Pugh, who rescued his
side after coming in at 64 for 7. George Clarke continued his excellent summer
with 3 for 20, and Jacob Combey responded well to his promotion with 3 for 19.
Cheadle closed on 108 for 8.
On Sunday, Marple thirds and fourths were also in action
against Cheadle. Rain ruined what looked like being an exciting finish in the
third team meeting. Marple were sent packing for only 90, but responded well to
have the hosts on 26 for 3 before the heavens opened.
Cheadle fourths won a good game of cricket at Bowden Lane
by five wickets. Marple reached 177 for 5, David Brook with 74 being well
supported by Mike Booth with 35. Cheadle were ultimately comfortable winners,
although club steward Matthew Scruton in a rare appearance, took a useful 3 for
39 for Marple.
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