Marple 130 all out (49.5 overs) 4 points lost to Bollington 133 for 5 (26.5overs) 25 points by seven wickets Marple were comfortably beaten at Bollington last Saturday in a game where the toss played a significant role in the game's outcome.
Marple batted first in tricky conditions, and openers Hall and Bennett were never fluent against a nagging attack. The ball didn't come on to the bat, and the run rate struggled to get above two per over. Although four of the top five got starts, no Marple batsman was able to post at least a half century. Jim Morgan top scored with 30. Skipper Paul Wood and Jake Warner, making a welcome return to action, posted scores in the twenties. With only 130 on the board, the Marple bowlers needed to be right on the Mark straightaway. However, the warm sunshine had done its work, and the track posed few alarms for the home batsmen. Dickinson led the way with a rapid 62 as Bollington made light of the target. James Menzies was Marple's best bowler with 2 for 35, and there was a maiden first team wicket for Ed Saxelby. It is back to the home comfort of Bowden Lane next week when Tattenhall are the visitors, 1.00pm start. An exciting game at Marple saw the seconds lose narrowly by just two wickets to Alderley Edge. Marple posted 162 for 8 after 50 overs. Gary Cash, in top form this season, top scored with 51, David Brook gave good support with 25. Alderley appeared to be cruising to victory, but Marple captain George Clarke has a "never say die" attitude. He led the way back for Marple with four quick wickets, including a sensational caught and bowled. However, Alderley were just able to prevail by the narrow margin of two wickets. Marple thirds had much the better of a drawn game against Cheadle on Sunday. Marple put up a fine 202 for 5, with Cheadle struggling on 130 for 8 when the overs ran out.
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