as able to dominate the nagging
Marple’s first eleven travelled to Macclesfield for two return T20 matches in this unusual and truncated season. In the first game, the home side struggled to 109 for 5 in the full twenty overs. They had been 24 for 4 at one point, with Jack Grundy, once again, producing a fine opening burst of 3 for 16. He was without his regular opening partner, Ed Saxelby today, but Andy Wylie was right on target with 1 for 11, and Tom Reeve had an impressive first team debut, despite being wicketless. Jack Massey and Finlay McCance, both with scores in the thirties, dug Macc out of a hole.
The Marple reply was sluggish on a tricky surface, and although four of the top five reached double figures, Mike Schofield top scoring with 17, no batsman was able to dominate the nagging attack led by Tom Key and Massey. A final score of 74 for 9 was well short.
Marple’s batters put up a much improved performance in the second game, raising 129 for 5 in the twenty overs. Max Fitzgerald and Mark Makin hit score of 21 and 24 respectively, but it was a brutal 51 not out from skipper Jim Morgan that propelled the total up to very respectable proportions. Facing only 29 deliveries, Morgan smashed three fours and four sixes on a ground that he has enjoyed spectacular success on previously. Marple were, sadly thwarted in their bid to even things up on the day, as persistent rain meant that the game had to be abandoned at the break; no Macclesfield reply being possible.
In the two games between the respective second elevens at Bowden Lane it was one apiece, and honours even. The side batting second in each game were the victors both times. Marple 93 for 5, Muhammad Salman Hanif 25, Greg Marsland 23. Canny off spinner, the veteran Rob Porter, had 3 for 9. Macc were made to work hard, but reached the target in the twentieth over for the loss of just three wickets, James Coombes 39 not out.
The second game produced a higher scoring and exciting contest. The visitors made 134 for 4, Coombes again undefeated with 41. Porter bludgeoned 57 not out from just 36 deliveries to give Macc hopes of a double. Connor Bergin was impressive for Marple with 3 for 17. The Marple response was an excellent one, with openers Hanif (43) and Matt Barrow (30) adding a quickfire 78 for the first wicket. Good and sensible batting form Josh Kirk (22) and Greg Marsland (11*) ensured a fine five wicket win, brought up in the last over.
A spirited effort in the field, after an underwhelming performance with the bat, brought Marple thirds some respectability at Heaton Mersey on Sunday. After openers Will Darby and Lewis Braddock had both made double figures, Marple slumped to 32 for 6. However, doughty resistance from Dan Cox (11), Tom Lloyd (14) and Sam Ittig (12) took the score to 80 all out after 30 overs. Akil Saleem, with 4 for 15, was the most successful Mersey bowler.
When Mersey replied, despite losing Freddie Payne to Chris Lloyd for 5, they looked on course for an easy win. Once more Connor Bergin took centre stage for a Marple team. His superb 4 for 7 from eight overs almost brought up a win for Marple. Salim, with 15 not out, was calm under pressure though, and steered his side over the line. 84 for 6 (Jack Humpage 27) meant a victory for the home side, but Marple are to be commended on a fine effort after an earlier batting collapse had threatened a very short afternoon.
A spirited effort in the field, after an underwhelming performance with the bat, brought Marple thirds some respectability at Heaton Mersey on Sunday. After openers Will Darby and Lewis Braddock had both made double figures, Marple slumped to 32 for 6. However, doughty resistance from Dan Cox (11), Tom Lloyd (14) and Sam Ittig (12) took the score to 80 all out after 30 overs. Akil Saleem, with 4 for 15, was the most successful Mersey bowler. When Mersey replied, despite losing Freddie Payne to Chris Lloydfor 5, they looked on course for an easy win. Once more Connor Bergin took centre stage for a Marple team. His superb 4 for 7 from eight overs almost brought up a win for Marple. Salim, with 15 not out, was calm under pressure though, and steered his side over the line. 84 for 6 (Jack Humpage 27) meant a victory for the home side, but Marple are to be commended on a fine effort after an earlier batting collapse had threatened a very short afternoon.
Marple’s batters put up a much improved performance in the second game, raising 129 for 5 in the twenty overs. Max Fitzgerald and Mark Makin hit score of 21 and 24 respectively, but it was a brutal 51 not out from skipper Jim Morgan that propelled the total up to very respectable proportions. Facing only 29 deliveries, Morgan smashed three fours and four sixes on a ground that he has enjoyed spectacular success on previously. Marple were, sadly thwarted in their bid to even things up on the day, as persistent rain meant that the game had to be abandoned at the break; no Macclesfield reply being possible.
In the two games between the respective second elevens at Bowden Lane it was one apiece, and honours even. The side batting second in each game were the victors both times. Marple 93 for 5, Muhammad Salman Hanif 25, Greg Marsland 23. Canny off spinner, the veteran Rob Porter, had 3 for 9. Macc were made to work hard, but reached the target in the twentieth over for the loss of just three wickets, James Coombes 39 not out.
The second game produced a higher scoring and exciting contest. The visitors made 134 for 4, Coombes again undefeated with 41. Porter bludgeoned 57 not out from just 36 deliveries to give Macc hopes of a double. Connor Bergin was impressive for Marple with 3 for 17. The Marple response was an excellent one, with openers Hanif (43) and Matt Barrow (30) adding a quickfire 78 for the first wicket. Good and sensible batting form Josh Kirk (22) and Greg Marsland (11*) ensured a fine five wicket win, brought up in the last over.
respectability at Heaton Mersey on Sunday. After openers Will Darby and Lewis Braddock had both made double figures, Marple slumped to 32 for 6. However, doughty resistance from Dan Cox (11), Tom Lloyd (14) and Sam Ittig (12) took the score to 80 all out after 30 overs. Akil Saleem, with 4 for 15, was the most successful Mersey bowler. When Mersey replied, despite losing Freddie Payne to Chris Lloyd for 5, they looked on course for an easy win. Once more Connor Bergin took centre stage for a Marple team. His superb 4 for 7 from eight overs almost brought up a win for Marple. Salim, with 15 not out, was calm under pressure though, and steered his side over the line. 84 for 6 (Jack Humpage 27) meant a victory for the home side, but Marple are to be commended on a fine effort after an earlier batting collapse had threatened a very short afternoon.
Marple’s batters put up a much improved performance in the second game, raising 129 for 5 in the twenty overs. Max Fitzgerald and Mark Makin hit score of 21 and 24 respectively, but it was a brutal 51 not out from skipper Jim Morgan that propelled the total up to very respectable proportions. Facing only 29 deliveries, Morgan smashed three fours and four sixes on a ground that he has enjoyed spectacular success on previously. Marple were, sadly thwarted in their bid to even things up on the day, as persistent rain meant that the game had to be abandoned at the break; no Macclesfield reply being possible.
In the two games between the respective second elevens at Bowden Lane it was one apiece, and honours even. The side batting second in each game were the victors both times. Marple 93 for 5, Muhammad Salman Hanif 25, Greg Marsland 23. Canny off spinner, the veteran Rob Porter, had 3 for 9. Macc were made to work hard, but reached the target in the twentieth over for the loss of just three wickets, James Coombes 39 not out.
The second game produced a higher scoring and exciting contest. The visitors made 134 for 4, Coombes again undefeated with 41. Porter bludgeoned 57 not out from just 36 deliveries to give Macc hopes of a double. Connor Bergin was impressive for Marple with 3 for 17. The Marple response was an excellent one, with openers Hanif (43) and Matt Barrow (30) adding a quickfire 78 for the first wicket. Good and sensible batting form Josh Kirk (22) and Greg Marsland (11*) ensured a fine five wicket win, brought up in the last over.
A spirited effort in the field, after an underwhelming performance with the bat, brought Marple thirds some respectability at Heaton Mersey on Sunday. After openers Will Darby and Lewis Braddock had both made double figures, Marple slumped to 32 for 6. However, doughty resistance from Dan Cox (11), Tom Lloyd (14) and Sam Ittig (12) took the score to 80 all out after 30 overs. Akil Saleem, with 4 for 15, was the most successful Mersey bowler. When Mersey replied, despite losing Freddie Payne to Chris Lloyd for 5, they looked on course for an easy win. Once more Connor Bergin took centre stage for a Marple team. His superb 4 for 7 from eight overs almost brought up a win for Marple. Salim, with 15 not out, was calm under pressure though, and steered his side over the line. 84 for 6 (Jack Humpage 27) meant a victory for the home side, but Marple are to be commended on a fine effort after an earlier batting collapse had threatened a very short afternoon.
A spirited effort in the field, after an underwhelming performance with the bat, brought Marple thirds some respectability at Heaton Mersey on Sunday. After openers Will Darby and Lewis Braddock had both made double figures, Marple slumped to 32 for 6. However, doughty resistance from Dan Cox (11), Tom Lloyd (14) and Sam Ittig (12) took the score to 80 all out after 30 overs. Akil Saleem, with 4 for 15, was the most successful Mersey bowler. When Mersey replied, despite losing Freddie Payne to Chris Lloyd for 5, they looked on course for an easy win. Once more Connor Bergin took centre stage for a Marple team. His superb 4 for 7 from eight overs almost brought up a win for Marple. Salim, with 15 not out, was calm under pressure though, and steered his side over the line. 84 for 6 (Jack Humpage 27) meant a victory for the home side, but Marple are to be commended on a fine effort after an earlier batting collapse had threatened a very short afternoon.
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