tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25833763028045837922024-03-13T21:32:13.125+00:00Brooky's Marple CC NewslettersBrookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-44039427743893739062021-09-12T19:49:00.003+01:002021-09-12T19:49:48.160+01:00Tully Sets Bowdon up For First Division Title <p> <b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Bowdon 147 for 5 (44.2 overs) 25 points beat Marple<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>145 all out (49 overs) 25 points by five wickets </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple’s final game of the season was at home to promotion chasing Bowdon, on an overcast mid September day. They were asked to bat first by visiting skipper Chris Ashling, and the combination of an excellent spell of seam bowling by the strong and awkward Matthew Tully, and a mood of “demob happiness;” the result of achieving safety in the nervy game at Warrington the previous week, contrived to have them reeling at 47 for 7. A very early start to the end of season shenanigans beckoned, but a stubborn eighth wicket stand of 68 between Mark Makin and Jack Grundy ensured that Bowdon would have to battle hard to gain their prize of promotion back to the Cheshire County League Premier Division.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Tully was right on the mark from ball one, and although Marple’s new opening pair of Sam Stretton and Andy Wild were determined to build a stand, batting was obviously a tricky occupation. Wickets fell steadily, with James Bottomley lending good support to Tully. Mark Makin, of the top order, was the only player to suggest any degree of permanency, and it was only when Jack Grundy joined him that the visiting seam attack was held at bay. Makin played an innings of self control, putting away his usual array of strokes in his determination to bat through the full fifty overs. Grundy’s improvement as a batsman continued, as he lent determined support. Grundy (28) fell at 116 for 8, but Joe Cash (11) and Andy Wylie (5*) helped Makin raise the score to 145, a single over remaining when Makin was caught at deep mid wicket off leg spinner James Teasdale for an unselfish and quality 54. The admirable Tully finished with 5 for 28 from fifteen overs, well supported by Bottomley, 2<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>for 27 and Teasdale 2 for 25.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The early overs of the Bowdon reply were to show that, as usual at Marple, chasing down even a relatively modest total, would prove tricky. A stiff long hop from Wylie’s first delivery was easily despatched to the fence by the hard hitting Patrick Ashling. However, an absolute beauty from the fifth ball nipped back and comprehensively bowled the dangerous opener. Jack Grundy also got in on the act, producing a belter to castle Jack Tipton. At fourteen for two, it was game on. Ross Zelem has had a very good season for Bowdon, being prolific and consistent. He showed Makin like application, whilst Shardal Viinoaday looked in good order at number four, timing the ball nicely. Wylie, in his final game for Marple, bowled a fine spell, not with much luck, and he was rested after eight overs. Joe Cash then replaced Marple’s valiant seamer, and once again proved almost impossible to get away. Viinoaday timed the ball well, pouncing on anything slightly loose from the quicker bowlers. It was a relief for Marple when he misjudged the length from Saxelby and was bowled for 33 at 55 for 3.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Zelem appeared immovable at the other end though, and he was given solid support by James Teasdale. Between them, they gradually began to shut Marple out of the game with a gritty stand of 56 for the fourth wicket, the magical “Nelson” (111) striking for Marple when Zelem’s (41) defences were eventually breached by the persevering Cash. <span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Teasdale (24) was also removed<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>by Cash, lbw, at 116 for 5 to give Marple a sniff of victory.<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>To the relief of the nervous visiting Bowdon spectators, Sid Mahadevan and James McDougall now batted with skill and determination, as Makin gave Cash good support in all spin attack. There were no further alarms for Bowdon, and even though Wylie was given a chance to try and produce some final wizardry, the winning target was passed with six overs remaining, Mahadevan 22 not out and McDougall 12 not out. Marple’s three seamers each picked up a wicket, and Cash was the pick with 2 for 13 from his twelve overs.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b>Bowdon 147 for 5 (44.2 overs) 25 points beat Marple<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>145 all out (49 overs) 25 points by five wickets </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple’s final game of the season was at home to promotion chasing Bowdon, on an overcast mid September day. They were asked to bat first by visiting skipper Chris Ashling, and the combination of an excellent spell of seam bowling by the strong and awkward Matthew Tully, and a mood of “demob happiness;” the result of achieving safety in the nervy game at Warrington the previous week, contrived to have them reeling at 47 for 7. A very early start to the end of season shenanigans beckoned, but a stubborn eighth wicket stand of 68 between Mark Makin and Jack Grundy ensured that Bowdon would have to battle hard to gain their prize of promotion back to the Cheshire County League Premier Division.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Tully was right on the mark from ball one, and although Marple’s new opening pair of Sam Stretton and Andy Wild were determined to build a stand, batting was obviously a tricky occupation. Wickets fell steadily, with James Bottomley lending good support to Tully. Mark Makin, of the top order, was the only player to suggest any degree of permanency, and it was only when Jack Grundy joined him that the visiting seam attack was held at bay. Makin played an innings of self control, putting away his usual array of strokes in his determination to bat through the full fifty overs. Grundy’s improvement as a batsman continued, as he lent determined support. Grundy (28) fell at 116 for 8, but Joe Cash (11) and Andy Wylie (5*) helped Makin raise the score to 145, a single over remaining when Makin was caught at deep mid wicket off leg spinner James Teasdale for an unselfish and quality 54. The admirable Tully finished with 5 for 28 from fifteen overs, well supported by Bottomley, 2<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>for 27 and Teasdale 2 for 25.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The early overs of the Bowdon reply were to show that, as usual at Marple, chasing down even a relatively modest total, would prove tricky. A stiff long hop from Wylie’s first delivery was easily despatched to the fence by the hard hitting Patrick Ashling. However, an absolute beauty from the fifth ball nipped back and comprehensively bowled the dangerous opener. Jack Grundy also got in on the act, producing a belter to castle Jack Tipton. At fourteen for two, it was game on. Ross Zelem has had a very good season for Bowdon, being prolific and consistent. He showed Makin like application, whilst Shardal Viinoaday looked in good order at number four, timing the ball nicely. Wylie, in his final game for Marple, bowled a fine spell, not with much luck, and he was rested after eight overs. Joe Cash then replaced Marple’s valiant seamer, and once again proved almost impossible to get away. Viinoaday timed the ball well, pouncing on anything slightly loose from the quicker bowlers. It was a relief for Marple when he misjudged the length from Saxelby and was bowled for 33 at 55 for 3.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Zelem appeared immovable at the other end though, and he was given solid support by James Teasdale. Between them, they gradually began to shut Marple out of the game with a gritty stand of 56 for the fourth wicket, the magical “Nelson” (111) striking for Marple when Zelem’s (41) defences were eventually breached by the persevering Cash. <span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Teasdale (24) was also removed<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>by Cash, lbw, at 116 for 5 to give Marple a sniff of victory.<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>To the relief of the nervous visiting Bowdon spectators, Sid Mahadevan and James McDougall now batted with skill and determination, as Makin gave Cash good support in all spin attack. There were no further alarms for Bowdon, and even though Wylie was given a chance to try and produce some final wizardry, the winning target was passed with six overs remaining, Mahadevan 22 not out and McDougall 12 not out. Marple’s three seamers each picked up a wicket, and Cash was the pick with 2 for 13 from his twelve overs.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span class="markv1ph2w5zf _2mvHg_8QQFEuo2e0RlZLXB" data-markjs="true" style="background-color: var(--themeLighter); border-radius: 2px; border: 0px; color: var(--themeDark); font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 1px; text-decoration: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Congratulations</span> are due to Bowdon, who are promoted back to the premier league after a number of seasons in division one. They will be joined by Brooklands, who did a “demolition job” on Bollington, winning by ten wickets. For the other hopeful side at the top Bramhall, their season fell away just at the wrong time, as they lost heavily at unpredictable Sale.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Despite this final defeat, the first in nine games, the second half of the season was a period of resilience for Marple. In early July the side looked doomed to relegation, but under Andrew Hall’s calm and experienced leadership, they rallied well. Most pleasing was the emergence of the younger players, who all performed well under pressure at various points. They are a developing <span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>side, and there is much to build on for 2022, a blend of experience and youth being the likely combination.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JnmmESJh8i5GI8-3NoUVRCXMqiN549g9KzPIPcGukeYgaHdQJK0xB2hItO6ABU46-MD7LhxedCoPPwTGTEd8CW-LT_KBAJLaGU0kYhEP0zmu8d8HPIBzIDt4_m3duNw6dnr-YNwfAx-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JnmmESJh8i5GI8-3NoUVRCXMqiN549g9KzPIPcGukeYgaHdQJK0xB2hItO6ABU46-MD7LhxedCoPPwTGTEd8CW-LT_KBAJLaGU0kYhEP0zmu8d8HPIBzIDt4_m3duNw6dnr-YNwfAx-3/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds ended their season in fine style at Bowdon with a comprehensive 56 run victory at South Downs Road. Marple totalled 175 for 9, with James Crisall, 52, and Mike Schofield, 63, leading the way. Alex Robinson with 3 for 40 was good for Bowdon. The home side never looked like mounting a serious challenge once openers Ollie Simons, 21, and Ben Atkinson, 30, were dismissed. Tom Chalmers, one more, bowled a terrific opening spell, picking up 3 for 21. New skipper James Hirst relishes his role, and he picked up a fine 4 for 32 with his deceptive slow left arm spin. Kaiser Choudrey gave good support with 2 for 18, Bowdon being skittled for just 119.</p><p align="center" class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></u></b></p><p align="center" class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">James Reeve Top in Cheshire and Fourth Nationwide! </span></u></b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">With an eight wicket demolition of Hale Barns last Sunday, 5<sup>th</sup> September, Marple/Compstall thirds confirmed their position as the best side in the Sunday third eleven first division. Barns were shedded for just 64, due to a remarkable spell of 8 wickets for just 7 runs in seven overs by Marple’s James Reeve. These figures were the best in club cricket by any player over the weekend in the whole of Cheshire, and were also the fourth best nationally. Many <span class="markv1ph2w5zf _2mvHg_8QQFEuo2e0RlZLXB" data-markjs="true" style="background-color: var(--themeLighter); border-radius: 2px; border: 0px; color: var(--themeDark); font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 1px; text-decoration: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">congratulations</span> on this fantastic performance are due to James. Marple made light work of the reply once again, Will Darby 24 not out, and Matt Leach 26, leading the way.</p><div><br /></div><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span class="markv1ph2w5zf _2mvHg_8QQFEuo2e0RlZLXB" data-markjs="true" style="background-color: var(--themeLighter); border-radius: 2px; border: 0px; color: var(--themeDark); font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 1px; text-decoration: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Congratulations</span> are due to Bowdon, who are promoted back to the premier league after a number of seasons in division one. They will be joined by Brooklands, who did a “demolition job” on Bollington, winning by ten wickets. For the other hopeful side at the top Bramhall, their season fell away just at the wrong time, as they lost heavily at unpredictable Sale.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Despite this final defeat, the first in nine games, the second half of the season was a period of resilience for Marple. In early July the side looked doomed to relegation, but under Andrew Hall’s calm and experienced leadership, they rallied well. Most pleasing was the emergence of the younger players, who all performed well under pressure at various points. They are a developing <span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>side, and there is much to build on for 2022, a blend of experience and youth being the likely combination.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds ended their season in fine style at Bowdon with a comprehensive 56 run victory at South Downs Road. Marple totalled 175 for 9, with James Crisall, 52, and Mike Schofield, 63, leading the way. Alex Robinson with 3 for 40 was good for Bowdon. The home side never looked like mounting a serious challenge once openers Ollie Simons, 21, and Ben Atkinson, 30, were dismissed. Tom Chalmers, one more, bowled a terrific opening spell, picking up 3 for 21. New skipper James Hirst relishes his role, and he picked up a fine 4 for 32 with his deceptive slow left arm spin. Kaiser Choudrey gave good support with 2 for 18, Bowdon being skittled for just 119.</p><p align="center" class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></u></b></p><p align="center" class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">James Reeve Top in Cheshire and Fourth Nationwide! </span></u></b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">With an eight wicket demolition of Hale Barns last Sunday, 5<sup>th</sup> September, Marple/Compstall thirds confirmed their position as the best side in the Sunday third eleven first division. Barns were shedded for just 64, due to a remarkable spell of 8 wickets for just 7 runs in seven overs by Marple’s James Reeve. These figures were the best in club cricket by any player over the weekend in the whole of Cheshire, and were also the fourth best nationally. Many <span class="markv1ph2w5zf _2mvHg_8QQFEuo2e0RlZLXB" data-markjs="true" style="background-color: var(--themeLighter); border-radius: 2px; border: 0px; color: var(--themeDark); font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 1px; text-decoration: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">congratulations</span> on this fantastic performance are due to James. Marple made light work of the reply once again, Will Darby 24 not out, and Matt Leach 26, leading the way.</p><div><br /></div>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-17584508693586657022021-09-06T20:44:00.002+01:002021-09-06T20:44:35.377+01:00Ruthless Bennett Steers Marple to Safety <p> <b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Marple 119 for 6 (39 overs) 25 points beat Warrington 118 all out (49.3 overs) 4 points by four wickets </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple’s powerful and stylish left-handed batsman Mark Bennett played an innings of 66 not out to see his side over the line in this tension filled game at Warrington’s Walton Lea ground. Survival in the Cheshire County League first division was on the line for both teams, but whilst Marple had the possibility of another chance the following week, for the home side it was a “do or die” situation.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">With Jim Morgan having left the area, Marple’s captain for most of the second half of the season has been club and Cheshire legend Andrew Hall. His natural instinct, whatever the conditions, is to bat first, but in this crucial game he elected to take the field on calling correctly at the toss. His aim was to gain control of the game as soon as possible. This he achieved in spades as the Warrington top order was blown away in quick succession by a fired up and right on the mark attack of Andy Wylie and Jack Grundy. The pitch had some good carry to keeper Wild, but when the bowlers hit a good length, there was movement and lift. Grundy has gradually put on more pace as the season has unfolded, and here he was a decidedly awkward proposition. With Wylie getting his customary “nip,” Warrington found themselves in the mire. The prolific South African Jonathan Fletcher was well caught second ball at slip by Makin off the ecstatic Grundy, and at 51 for 6 a rout beckoned.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Young Cheshire starlet Rohan Luthra, at six in the order, managed to hold the rampant attack at bay for a while though, with Joe Cash settling into a miserly spell, Wylie being rested. The lower order of Jake Liddle, 15, James Rudd, 21, and Brad Roden, 16, all made useful contributions, and after Wylie returned to bowl Luthra with an absolute trimmer, Rudd and Roden added 40 priceless runs with solid and sound batting for the ninth wicket. Hall required change bowlers Saxelby and Mudassar Panchbhaya to pick up a wicket apiece, the final total being 118 all out. Wylie 4 for 35, Grundy 3 for 32 (15 overs unchanged) and Joe Cash a vital 1 for 18 from 15 very tight overs, were all terrific for the visitors.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple’s opening pair of Hall and Mudassar were in the middle ahead of the fielding side, who were in the now traditional “huddle.” Captain Ashley Scholes was obviously winding his team up for a massive effort, not that they needed much extra motivation. Warrington are an abrasive and “in your face” side, and the watching spectators could immediately sense the tension. In fact, the umpires had to call Scholes over to have “words” about his side’s behaviour on no less than three occasions. Young quick bowler Liddle is a tricky customer. He hits a good length from a high trajectory, and whilst his partner Umar Zeb was not such an obvious threat, they both picked up an early wicket, Hall falling for 8 and Mudassar for a single. Marple’s two Marks, Bennett and Makin, were now together earlier than they would have hoped at 10 for 2. These two experienced and quality players were in determined mood, and were very watchful, particularly against Liddle, although Makin did carve the tall seamer for a couple of brutal boundaries. They added 36 careful runs, and Liddle was rested. However, to second change Fletcher’s first delivery, Makin (17) chopped a shortish delivery that didn’t get up as much as expected onto his stumps. The home side were once more cock-a-hoop at 46 for 3.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">What followed was a very tight and tense passage of play, as Warrington got themselves into a position of strength. Change bowlers, Rudd and Fletcher both hit a very accurate length and line, being determined that Bennett, in particular, not be given room to unleash his power. The flow of runs slowed to a trickle, and the middle order struggled, despite Bennett slowly rotating the strike and showing application and patience. Fitzgerald, Ramsay and Saxelby all fell lbw, and Marple were under real pressure at 80 for 6.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Despite Saxelby having falling to Rudd after drinks, the short interval did just break the stranglehold of Rudd and Fletcher. Jack Grundy showed terrific character and application in support of Bennett and the runs began to come a little more easily. Mark Bennett, who had reined in his natural instincts for around an hour and a half, now sensed his moment had arrived. Rudd was pulled for a huge six over mid wicket and when Liddle returned for a second spell, he was also despatched for an even bigger maximum in the same area. The pendulum had now swung in Marple’s favour, despite Luthra, the fifth seamer to be used, hitting a testing line and length immediately. Although Scholes tried frantically to keep Bennett from the strike, such was the power he now unleashed, that the boundaries, even on this large playing area, could not be defended. Both Liddle and Luthra were hit for fours, the ball scorching the turf. Grundy was unflappable in support, never once looking like being dismissed, and even having a calming effect on Bennett! The whoops of delight from the Marple team and spectators when Bennett drove Luthra for the winning boundary were a release of joy and tension, after a tough game against edgy opponents. For Warrington, both Rudd and Fletcher had 2 for 21 from ten overs each, with Liddle, Zeb and Luthra all posing a threat.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">No praise is too high for Mark Bennett, in what must be one of the best ever innings by a Marple player under pressure. Had he been dismissed, Marple faced probable defeat against tight, difficult bowling on a tricky surface. He played with great restraint early on, but when he saw his chance he pounced, confident that his power and range of stroke would see his team to victory and safety. His 66 not out contained seven fours and those two massive sixes.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrgmUyXs9Bv_fVA-UXwXtBB91HGUDMkKOwW6Hcnb0ZXt_MDbH0wwCk8XgPYkH04uzwf1TR3vSeQYABvW0IKTtfS63K8eRzJQoE_oU8Wbp24QE5RTaJg69ewgfnANvb5plnh-rIkQETelj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrgmUyXs9Bv_fVA-UXwXtBB91HGUDMkKOwW6Hcnb0ZXt_MDbH0wwCk8XgPYkH04uzwf1TR3vSeQYABvW0IKTtfS63K8eRzJQoE_oU8Wbp24QE5RTaJg69ewgfnANvb5plnh-rIkQETelj/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Marple are at home to promotion challengers Bowdon next Saturday, in the final game of the season. Even though they are now safe from the dreaded drop, they will want revenge for a heavy defeat suffered in the corresponding fixture earlier in the summer. Andrew Hall’s calm leadership has paid dividends, as the side has gone on an eight game unbeaten run, being on top in every game played since early July. For Warrington, this was a grim afternoon, being relegated to division two. Club legend Paul Agar’s ground was in superb shape, and there will be some soul searching for this proud club. Maybe a calmer approach on the pitch could well produce dividends, there is plenty of talent there, but the “over the top” verbals need to be curtailed somewhat.</span><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds ended their home fixtures with a trouncing of near neighbours Hyde at Bowden Lane. Marple totalled a very challenging 203 for 8, with Sam Stretton, unlucky to miss out on first team selection this weekend due to the need for a balanced bowling attack, hitting a terrific 90. Hyde were blown away for just 80, new skipper James Hurst leading the way with a fine five wicket haul.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The Sunday of the bank holiday weekend, saw Marple/Comstall thirds clinch the Sunday third eleven first division title. Ashley were dismissed for 109, Aamar Iqbal 37, and Qasim Baig 27, providing the bulk of the runs. Sam Saxelby with 3 for 23, and Andy Massey 3 for 24 led the way for Marple, with Tom Chalmers, James Reeve and Richard Hatley sharing the other wickets. As usual, at Marple, chasing any sort of total can prove problematic, but Will Darby 45 not out, shared stands<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>of 43 with Andy Massey (18) and 35 with Hatley (17*) to see Marple home by five wickets and prompt delighted celebrations. Many <span class="markwlta6mjmd _2mvHg_8QQFEuo2e0RlZLXB" data-markjs="true" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: var(--themeLighter); border-radius: 2px; border: 0px; color: var(--themeDark); font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 1px; text-decoration: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">congratulations</span> to Greg Marsland and his team, who have mixed a determination to win with giving opportunity to young players at all times.</p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-53532865901947382552021-07-29T20:44:00.001+01:002021-07-29T20:44:10.273+01:00Gritty Marple Lifted By Saxelby and Grundy! <div style="border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b>Marple 203 for 8 (50 overs) 14 points had a winning draw against Bollington 193 for 7 (50 overs) 7 points </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple followed up their fine performance at high flying Urmston with another determined effort, this time at home to table toppers Bollington.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">After skipper Andrew Hall had elected to take first knock on winning the toss, the Marple top order struggled against a tight and probing attack. Jerome Jones has been one of the leading bowlers in the league this season, and his first over had Marple reeling. Crisall was lbw first ball, and then the centurion at Urmston Mark Bennett was bowled, also for a duck. At 9 for 2 Mark Makin joined Hall, and they repaired some of the early damage with a fluent stand of 44. Makin always backs himself, especially against to the so called “better bowlers,” and here he played the dominant role, with Hall content to take root.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The introduction of the accurate slow left arm spinner, Stuart Plant, changed the game very much in favour of Bolly though. Makin fell lbw for 26 at 53 for 3, and after that, it was a grim struggle. When Hall (31) went at 91 for 6, it looked as though the game was up. However, although Sam Stretton did not last, long, Ed Saxelby at number seven, has been in superb form for the second eleven in recent weeks. He looked secure and confident from the start. Today, he found a reliable and very determined partner in Jack Grundy. The latter’s batting has improved immeasurably in the last year or so, but without a significant score to show for it, despite his greater match awareness this season. What followed must surely be one of the most uplifting Marple first eleven partnerships in recent seasons. From the depths of 100 for 7, the duo added 80 priceless runs for the eighth wicket. Initially it was Saxelby who played the dominant role, striking seven terrific boundaries. He would have been disappointed not to complete a half century, but his 48 was an innings of skill, application and courage in the face of a potential calamity. Grundy has always had a good eye, but is now working out how to apply his talent to the situation at hand. He has shown fine judgement in defence in games earlier this season, but today his hard work was well rewarded. After Saxelby was dismissed at 180 for 8, he stepped on the gas. The huge six he struck from the final ball of the innings was to prove significant. It brought up his maiden first team half century (53*), and also by taking the total beyond 200, it put that little bit more pressure on the visiting side.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The Bollington attack wilted somewhat in the face of this excellent lower order partnership. Jones was expensive, his four wickets costing 69, and the canny Plant was prevented from wreaking too much damage. He ended with 3 for 46 from 15 overs.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple were certainly buoyant after the tea interval. In Richard Hough and Cheshire opener Callum Rowe, Bolly have one of the best opening pairs in the league. However, Rowe’s poor run at Bowden Lane continued, as a confident and accurate Saxelby had him caught behind by keeper Wild for a duck. Hough was not fluent either, and he was bowled by Grundy after battling over 40 deliveries for his 16. Bollington are not top of the league for nothing though. George Lomas made 35, as Marple spinners Joe Cash and Mark Makin kept up the pressure, but at 89 for 5, Marple sensed victory.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">It hadn’t been skipper Jack Ward’s day with the ball, but he is a dangerous batsman at number 6. With Henshall providing secure support, the sixth wicket pair edged their way towards the imposing target.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Andrew Hall, as captain, has seen most situations in his illustrious career, and he certainly was not going to panic. Although the wickets did not come, the run rate kept on rising. Joe Cash continued his fine season with 2 for 51, and Ed Saxelby bowled with control and movement to return 2 for 24 from 10 overs. The other bowlers, Grundy, Makin and Max Fitzgerald picked up a wicket apiece. For Bolly, Ward would have been disappointed not to see his side to victory, but made a determined 56 not out, well supported by Henshall with 36. They added 95 for the sixth wicket, but were always up against the asking rate. Although 193 for 7 looks close, Marple always had the batters in relative control.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple are at home again next Saturday, 31<sup>st</sup> July with a game against bottom side Davenham. No doubt the last two games have given them a significant lift, but as ever in the game of cricket, application of the job in hand, and not looking too far ahead will be key. Wickets pitched 12.00 noon.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds faced always tough opponents at Didsbury last Saturday. The Wilmslow road club have always had tremendous strength in depth, and after Marple were asked to bat first. In a struggling total of 102 all out in 40 overs, Matt Barrow grafted for 19, but there was good determined lower order resistance from Tom Reeve 19 not out, and the talented Paddy Bannister, 16, playing his first game for a number of seasons. Matt Laker was a handful with 5 for 33, and Raza Mian with 4 for 24 meant there was little respite.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple did not bowl badly, but Jason Jeffery with 35 not out, and Ed Catt 48, added 84 before skipper Connor Bergin picked up the solitary wicket. Didsbury cruised to a nine wicket victory in the 28<sup>th</sup> over.</p><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></div><p> </p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-50341688223122816912021-06-21T22:27:00.000+01:002021-06-21T22:27:19.918+01:00Wylie Burst Before Warrington Backlash Downs Marple <p> <b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Marple 111 all out (32.5 overs) 4 points lost to Warrington 172 for 8 (50 overs) 25 points by 61 runs </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A superb spell of 6 for 43 from Marple’s skilled and experienced seam bowler Andy Wylie was not enough to prevent what was eventually a heavy defeat against fellow strugglers Warrington at Bowden Lane last Saturday.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Mark Bennett was the latest stand in captain for Marple, and on winning the toss he decided to field first on another glorious June afternoon. The pitch appeared whitish, but was, once again, no paradise for the batsmen. Andy Wylie reduced the visitors to 25 for 5 in no time, with control accuracy and nip off the pitch. However, a stand of 99 for the sixth wicket between Tom Higham and Rohan Luthra rescued Warrington. Higham initially eschewed all risk, leaving the attacking to his partner. Marple let the pair off the hook though, with a number of chances being shelled. Luthra was the first to be dismissed at 124 for 6, but then Higham unleashed his own strokes, including one of the biggest sixes seen at Bowden Lane in recent seasons. 172 for 8 was riches indeed, and the Marple fielders were noticeably despondent at the break, despite the excellence of Wylie and also the consistency of Joe Cash who picked up 2 for 43 from 14 accurate overs.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Us-WbfLHcWykcDo8roM7Zzick95470kxMxdHQeC_aMvsLjKXf5gJ-xmJsgfEyCMW-mmg4c9aPjrpPYWIXRPCj3d4Lgf9bpswt3aDtSyLjcOXtYDR3cd7xkblWlsMUNTDJAiHQM-BZnHC/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Us-WbfLHcWykcDo8roM7Zzick95470kxMxdHQeC_aMvsLjKXf5gJ-xmJsgfEyCMW-mmg4c9aPjrpPYWIXRPCj3d4Lgf9bpswt3aDtSyLjcOXtYDR3cd7xkblWlsMUNTDJAiHQM-BZnHC/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The Marple reply never got going. The slippery Josh Liddle had the rarity of an early triple wicket maiden to leave Marple’s brittle batting in tatters. Only a stand of 40 for the seventh wicket between Connor Ramsey (42) and Jack Grundy (19) gave Marple any semblance of respectability. Ramsey played probably his best innings for the first eleven here, and looked at ease relative to the other batsmen. He was secure in defence, and timed the ball beautifully with a number of pleasant boundaries. </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqPp9AnaMJaXCO1ia7G30_x3VmChpDt52BEe3_n0AJZdWxsA1YpExkyBRpTpIXJS2LeExR02LDk_6_IuxpL4GPra3UNpFkfT-IcMSxB08zPrxEP1I8Ms6FDhqSdqK9MSchHScBH9FlzSp/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqPp9AnaMJaXCO1ia7G30_x3VmChpDt52BEe3_n0AJZdWxsA1YpExkyBRpTpIXJS2LeExR02LDk_6_IuxpL4GPra3UNpFkfT-IcMSxB08zPrxEP1I8Ms6FDhqSdqK9MSchHScBH9FlzSp/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Grundy gave good support, but would have been disappointed to chip a simple catch back to Liddle when the paceman returned for a second spell. To be bowled out in just 32.5 overs for the mythical total of “Nelson” on such a fine afternoon was hugely disappointing. Certainly the batsmen had to be watchful on this pitch, but the opportunities to score were there if players were patient.<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The fore finger of one of the match officials was certainly exercised more than usual this game, but any question of bias would be unfair. Both sides felt the effects, and the Warrington lower order proved more capable of rescuing the situation.<span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Certainly though, crucial injuries and unavoidable absences have had a knock on effect for Marple this season, but hopefully these will be resolved by the time the second half of the season commences. Next week sees a visit to the always attractive ground at Bowdon, with a 12 noon start.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds received a severe thrashing at neighbours Hyde at Werneth Low. Hyde clattered a monumental 298 for 7, with veteran Rob Brierley 92, Hri Nath 52 and Charlie Hewitt a brutal 64. All the Marple bowlers came under the hammer. After this mauling there was little stomach for the fight, and Marple subsided for just 79, Lewis Braddock with 34 the sole shining light. Steve White took 4 for 26 for Hyde.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple thirds made it a weekend of grim batting performances being shedded for just 100 in reply Cheadle’s 143 all out at Bowden Lane. Marple’s lower order of Will Cheetham, 26, Andy Gichero, 13 and Rob Hatley, 19 prevented a complete rout, but Cheadle all rounders Moin Shah, 40 and 3 for 30 and Josh Trickett 31 not out and 4 for 24 were too hot for Cheadle. Once more, chasing even a modest total at Bowden Lane proved very tough after Ed Saxelby with 3 for 20 and Andy Massey 4 for 36 had got Marple into a decent position at the tea interval.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple’s U/19 T20 side was the one team to bring cheer with an eight wicket trouncing of Stockport Georgians last Thursday. Georgians rattled up a decent 153, but Sam Stretton and Jacob Noakes both smashed brutal and identical scores of 53 to give Marple victory with almost six overs remaining.</p><div><br /></div>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-73777289265086929042021-06-14T21:18:00.003+01:002021-06-14T21:35:29.222+01:00Mark and Max Show Lifts Marple! <p> <b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Marple 212 all out (50 overs) 15 points, had a winning draw against Macclesfield 188 for 9 (50 overs) 8 points </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple had not played at Macclesfield since a memorable game at Victoria Road back in 2017 saw Marple promoted to the Cheshire County Premier League. Although both teams are now in division one, this latest encounter was another good game of cricket to go with the many between the clubs in past seasons.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Despite the weather being once more glorious, Macc skipper James Cross elected to field first. With James Crisall an early victim, he maybe thought the under strength, on paper, Marple line up would be vulnerable. However, Will Darby, although never a first team regular, has plenty of experience, and also a good technique against the new ball. He and Jim Morgan steadied the ship after the fall of Crisall, both players finding the boundary with attractive strokes. Although neither player went on to a big score, they both did useful jobs, Darby falling to the persevering Bradshaw for 15 at 34, and Morgan for 21, at 66 for 3, to Chris Moores.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">This was a crucial time in the game, but Mark Makin, out of form and luck so far this season, seized the moment. When on song, there are few more attractive players to watch, and with Max Fitzgerald settling in securely, the fourth wicket partnership took root. This stand of 76 excellent runs was one of Marple’s best partnerships of the season so far. Makin was dominant, striking 11 fours and a huge six in a superb knock of 67. A really welcome return to form for his side this. In each game so far this season, there has been one half century for Marple. What a difference when there are two! Max Fitzgerald’s growing maturity was there to see in this lovely innings of 64. He was supportive of Makin when first coming to the crease, but as the score increased, played some delightful strokes, hitting eight fours. He was well supported by Sam Stretton who made a confident 20, and the two added 34 for the sixth wicket. The lower order eked out a few between them, and a final tally of 212 was Marple’s highest of the season, and ensured maximum batting points. For Macc, opening bowler Miles Bradshaw was impressive with 5 for 56.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt;">When the home side replied, Andy Wylie picked up an early wicket, that of Thomson caught behind by Morgan for 5. Now, it was time for Macclesfield’s batters to shine. Chris France, 41, and Jack Mattsson, 45, added 81 for the second wicket. Marple’s attack, buoyed by the win the previous week against Bramhall, did not panic though, and kept to the basics. Joe Cash is on song this season, and he is certainly proving to be a handful for all opposition players. Today he was held back by Morgan, but when introduced he immediately settled. George Clarke, although a little expensive this game, picked up the key wicket of France. Cash then got to work, ripping out the middle order, and Macc were up against it. Harry Elms made a rapid 36, but Marple were the only side likely to win now. The overs were running out, and Brad Porter and Cross showed good temperament in keeping Marple at bay. Makin picked up a late wicket, to leave the score on 188 for 9, and Marple will be pretty pleased to come away with maximum draw points and general domination of the game at a ground often tricky for opposition sides. The excellent Cash had 4 for 38, Wylie 2 for 39, Grundy a testing 1 for 34, Clarke 1 for 52 and Makin 1 for 20.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple are back at Bowden Lane next Saturday, 19<sup style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;">th</sup> June with a 12.00 start against Warrington. They will be wary of a possible backlash, the mid Cheshire side having been soundly thrashed in their last two games.<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-24332558579767653252021-06-06T21:31:00.002+01:002021-06-06T21:31:34.563+01:00Bennett Class Steers Marple to First Win! <p> <b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Marple 139 for 5 (31.3 overs) 25 points beat Bramhall 136 all out (47.1 overs) 4 points by five wickets </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A match winning innings of 57 from Marple’s stylish left hander Mark Bennett, guided the home side to a comprehensive victory over near neighbours Bramhall on a glorious early June afternoon at Bowden Lane. This, after a very solid performance in the field, the home attack, led by Jack Grundy and Joe Cash, doing an excellent job in dismissing the visitors for a below par total.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The Marple ground was in superb condition, the outfield super quick, and the pitch had a lightish brown appearance. It looked as though batting first was going to be a big advantage, and Bramhall’s experienced skipper Nick Cantello had no hesitation in taking first knock on winning the toss. However, despite openers Clark and Dixon getting the ball away to the boundary early on, both Grundy and Andy Wylie bowled testing spells. The duo each picked up a wicket, and of the top order, only Rishi Kannah (34) at three, appeared secure. The out of touch line up was never on top of Marple’s accurate attack, and only Ryan Macchiocchi with 35, low in the order at number eight, showed the necessary application. The pitch was not the proverbial “shirt front” it appeared, but played progressively easier as the afternoon wore on.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">For Marple, Jack Grundy once more bowled an excellent spell. He had to be watched at all times, being quick enough, and also finding movement away from the right handers. <span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Wylie was accurate, and when Joe Cash was introduced at the pavilion end, he was once more right on the mark, rattling through his overs in quick tempo and causing problems mainly with flight and guile. When Grundy was rested, George Clarke gave good support to Cash, despite being wicketless. His eight overs cost just eleven runs. Macchiocchi, famous for having the very rare feature of two double “c’s” in his surname, was last out, run out by an excellent throw from Max Fitzgerald. Grundy finished with 4 for 44 from 15 overs, Cash had 4 for 37 and Wylie 1 for 24. Morgan, back behind the stumps, pouched three safe catches.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_ndOYhNyGNKd9iSlxHTnPDl094wC3iWNF7oInPPoaU21d0un812CHcGfGP_xVXaloIMHlhzRI9YTe643Kq7qv-kgzLiQQ7qHhlr_1xW-yYHk9dOJ1ln5hpeKnBH1uPTr9eNeK4iB_Oal/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_ndOYhNyGNKd9iSlxHTnPDl094wC3iWNF7oInPPoaU21d0un812CHcGfGP_xVXaloIMHlhzRI9YTe643Kq7qv-kgzLiQQ7qHhlr_1xW-yYHk9dOJ1ln5hpeKnBH1uPTr9eNeK4iB_Oal/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Against the youthful attack of Latter and Anson, Marple openers Crisall and Morgan, both looked in decent order, although the lively Latter delivered a fine spell. Quicker than he looks, and with a smooth and easy action, the batsmen could take no liberties with him. Once again, it was Crisall’s (14) first error that caused his downfall when at 20 when he tried to cut a ball from Latter that was too close to him, and was taken behind by Dixon. This brought in Mark Bennett, in only his second innings of the season. He was the one batsman in the game to show real fluency. He settled immediately, playing some glorious strokes with a mixture of timing and power. The threat of first change bowler, the quality left arm spinner Macchiocchi was nullified straight away. A huge six, deposited out of the ground, saw him removed from the attack after three overs cost him 22 runs. Skipper Morgan, whilst happy to play second fiddle to Bennett, played some fine strokes in his own right, and the second wicket added 72 trouble free and entertaining runs in quick time.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">At 92 for one, it looked as though a nine wicket win was on the cards, but Morgan mistimed a drive to second spinner Webb, and was caught at point for 29. It would then not have been Marple if they had not given their supporters some anxious moments. Paul Wood and Mark Makin, both yet to fire this season, fell for six apiece, and there were suddenly some nervous lower order batters on the Marple balcony. However, another huge six from Bennett, this time a hook off the returning Latter, eased the tension. Latter did produce probably the ball of the day though, when he castled Bennett with an absolute trimmer at 127 for 5. </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhcGEKQqsJlZYCiQkqtQ8uYzMGWFghsVsewHlKGZb3l9vjkAN8w9ZbH1SmHMcrC6_CKQaXC6ZChD7zLx2hskW0LQ2LVGOBsE6dL05xFUNEx2SmrXOSrz-1BuzdPWEOReY1Sw15cKvcrBJ/s516/mark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="454" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhcGEKQqsJlZYCiQkqtQ8uYzMGWFghsVsewHlKGZb3l9vjkAN8w9ZbH1SmHMcrC6_CKQaXC6ZChD7zLx2hskW0LQ2LVGOBsE6dL05xFUNEx2SmrXOSrz-1BuzdPWEOReY1Sw15cKvcrBJ/s320/mark.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">There were no further alarms for Marple as Fitzgerald, 4 not out, and Ramsey 8 not out saw Marple home with 20 overs remaining. The impressive Latter finished with with 3 for 31 for Bramhall.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">This was certainly a very welcome and much needed first victory in this rain affected season for Marple, and should boost their confidence. Next Saturday, they visit Macclesfield, another side who have also had a difficult beginning so far, 12.00 noon start.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds were defeated by nine wickets by a very strong Toft second eleven at Toft’s picturesque and superb venue. Missing the two in form batsmen Barrow and Schofield, Marple battled hard to reach 152 all out in the 49<sup>th</sup> over. A number of batsmen got starts, but were unable to go on to the big individual score. Sam Stretton, 32, Lewis Braddock, 23, Connor Bergin, 22, were Marple’s top scorers, as the Toft bowlers shared the wickets evenly.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">After the tea interval, home openers Scott Craig, 83, and Dave Blackburn, 50 not out, shared a century plus stand, only being separated when James Hirst, the seventh bowler to be used, bowled Craig. The Marple bowlers did not bowl badly by any means, but as is often the case at this ground, home knowledge counts for a lot. On the Sky TV commentary last season, former Ireland international Niall O’Brien described the Toft pitch as the proverbial “road” when discussing the merits of Toft and Lancashire batsman Rob Jones. O’Brien had batted on the surface himself when playing for Nantwich.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A terrific game of third team cricket saw Marple narrowly defeat Bredbury by just three runs at Bowden Lane on Sunday. Marple posted what looked to be a match winning 184 for 6 in their 40 overs, with run machine Will Darby 50 and Ed Saxelby 33 the top scorers. Bredbury chased all the way down the batting card, being all out for a valiant 181. Chris Lloyd 3 for 31, Ed Saxelby 2 for 29 and Tom Chalmers 2 for 39 did a fine job for the home side.</p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-60768621030233805862021-05-31T21:12:00.002+01:002021-05-31T21:12:58.895+01:00Sale Injury Hoodoo Strikes Again and Marple in the Mire! <p> <b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Sale 144 for 3 (41.4 overs) 25 points beat Marple 140 for 9 (47.2 overs) 5 points by seven wickets </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Sale’s Dane Road ground has undergone major changes in the last couple of years, and it now looks to be one of the best venues in the league. A superb new pavilion, and protective netting on the east side of the ground have totally transformed the place. <span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>From Marple’s perspective however, events that occurred when the visiting side was in the relatively comfortable position of 103 for 2, with plenty of overs remaining in the innings, made them feel the shortish trip to south Manchester had not been a welcome one. In 2017 On Marple’s last visit to Sale, key seamer Andy Wylie badly injured his knee and missed the remainder of the 2017 season, and all of the following one also.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Legendary Marple and Cheshire batsman Andrew Hall was standing in as captain for the absent Jim Morgan. On a glorious late May afternoon he won the toss and elected to take first knock. He and James Crisall made good progress against a steady if not especially penetrative Sale attack of Layton and Newton. The pitch was placid, but not that easy to score quickly on. Unless, that is, you are Andrew Hall.<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Hall was master of all he surveyed. No home bowler was able to trouble him, and young North of England slow left arm spinner Isaac Brooks was despatched for an effortless straight six. Crisall added 43 with Hall for the first wicket, but once more when set, a loose shot against Newton proved his undoing.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Paul Wood, at three this week, was not fluent, but he stayed with Hall whilst 37 more were added. However, just as he looked like establishing himself, he flashed at left arm seamer Lawrence, and was smartly taken by keeper Canning. The third wicket stand between Hall and Fitzgerald proceeded in similar fashion until Fitzgerald was well caught and bowled by Sale’s second spinner, the offer James Dodds. Still, 103 for 3 was not too bad, with Hall dominating on 70, and Makin to come. Disaster now struck. Makin was run out for nought after a mix up with Hall, who was caught on the back foot. Non striker Makin, three quarters of the way down the wicket, had no chance of getting home. However, Hall, in turning sharply, fell awkwardly. He looked to be in real pain, and retired hurt. The prognosis was that he had probably torn a calf muscle, and will miss a number of games.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">103 for 4 became 103 for 5 immediately as Ed Saxelby was loose against Lawrence and caught behind. A total calamity was prevented as George Clarke hit a lusty 18, and Connor Ramsay was undefeated on 13. However, 140 was still below par in benign conditions. For Sale, Tyrone Lawrence was canny and accurate, and he ended with 4 for 25 from fourteen overs and four maidens.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">After the tea interval, Jack Grundy maintained his knack of picking up an early wicket. This time it was Battersby for a duck, easily taken my Makin, keeping wicket again after an absence behind the timbers of several seasons. This early success proved a false dawn for Marple though, as the impressive Lawrence strode to the crease. There can be few, if any, more powerful players in the top two tiers of Cheshire cricket than this impressive left hander. Not only does he have the power, he times the ball beautifully, and he imposed himself on proceedings at once. Anything in his “arc” was dismissed with ease, and one six straight driven from Wylie, was not much more than a checked drive. It sailed out of the park. It was ominous for Marple.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjAXp18dwt2KFDRmNm3IVE3EPZOcTf5GKK502oX3Q7QrG6CsPHsvVXjKVG2nJx3q4866M1s1dckvIiT4zpllhfo_TbImIvRGw56TlllTVnHuT5imb-IOCYlWVG0KTKwOV09xmIM89avAY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjAXp18dwt2KFDRmNm3IVE3EPZOcTf5GKK502oX3Q7QrG6CsPHsvVXjKVG2nJx3q4866M1s1dckvIiT4zpllhfo_TbImIvRGw56TlllTVnHuT5imb-IOCYlWVG0KTKwOV09xmIM89avAY/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> However, Joe Cash once more was right on target. Viraj Sorathyia is a technically correct batsman, and he helped add 80 runs with Lawrence for the second wicket. His share was just 20, but maybe he wanted to show his own range of strokes, and misjudged a drive off Cash to be well caught by Grundy at mid on.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Whilst never threatening to gain control of the game, Marple’s luck was certainly out. Sub fielder for Andrew Hall, Isaac Brooks shelled an absolute dolly from Lawrence, who had reined himself in after his explosive start, off George Clarke’s second delivery. Cash did deservedly pick up his second wicket soon afterwards though when Lawrence was very well held at extra cover by Ramsay, having dominated proceedings with 71 out 93 for 3. The door was very slightly open for Marple now, but the fourth wicket pair of Gareth Davies and Dan Newton batted with good application. Davies, in particular played some pleasant strokes once established, and there were no further alarms as victory was achieved with ten overs to spare. Joe Cash was excellent with 2 for 27 and Makin was immaculate as ever behind the stumps.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">This proved to be another trying day for Marple, in what is shaping up to be a very competitive division one this season. Next Saturday, 5<sup style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;">th</sup> June, they face old rivals Bramhall at Bowden Lane, 12.00 noon start. Bramhall are another side that have had a tricky start to the season, but Marple will have to show some character. With the injury to Hall, and other unavoidable absences, opportunities are there for players to put up their hands and “grasp the nettle.” Will they be able to do it?</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A good game of second team cricket saw Marple hang on to a losing bonus points draw against Oulton Park at Bowden Lane on Saturday. Park put up a solid 181 for 7 in the 50 overs, with the Marple seamers Chalmers, Stretton and Tom Reeve all bowling impressively. Stretton had 3 for 19 and Reeve 2 for 29.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Against an experienced visiting attack, Marple did pretty well in trying to chase down a tough target. Mike Schofield continued his return from a nasty injury with a fine 54, and Mark Nicholson looked good for 26. However, the really big match winning individual score eluded batters of both sides as the pitch assisted the bowlers throughout. Good temperament from Tom Reeve, 12 not out, and Greg Marsland, 2 not out, meant that defeat was avoided.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple/Compstall thirds continued their fine start to the season with a comfortable 49 run win at Bramhall last Sunday. A solid batting card saw Marple post a very challenging 172 for 4 in the 40 overs, Will Darby 30, Jamie Massey 39, Sam Stretton 39, Chris Sullivan 20 and Will Cheetham 27 not out. When Bramhall replied, only Charlie Smith, with 57, offered much resistance as all Marple’s six bowlers used did an excellent job, the wickets being shared evenly.</p><div><br /></div>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-62519637764405133202021-05-03T16:05:00.002+01:002021-05-03T16:05:35.413+01:00Masterful Panda Sinks Marple, but Joy for Bergin’s Boys and the T20 Thirds! <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b>Marple 186 all out (48 overs) 8 points lost to Urmston 188 for 6 (47.1 overs) 25 points by four wickets </b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A masterful innings of 95 not out from Urmston’s Sumit Panda was the difference between the sides in this close contest at Bowden Lane last Saturday.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">On a cool but dry first day of May, Marple were invited to bat first after Urmston skipper Lewis Jackson called correctly at the toss. As in the first game, two weeks previously against Grappenhall, Marple’s top order of Andrew Hall and James Crisall were in command of the bowling. Boundaries flowed, particularly from Hall who looks in great touch this season. The Marple ground looked in superb condition, and the outfield was, once more, super quick. Forty- four runs were added in just seven overs, before Crisall (17) was dismissed, caught and bowled, by the persevering Assi. This brought in Mark Bennett at number three, for his first game in two and a half years. Marple spectators were very glad to see this classy lefthander back wielding the willow, and he looked as though he had never been away. With Hall, he added a further fifty runs for the second wicket, his trademark cover drive being particularly effective. Marple had reached a very healthy 94 for 1 at five runs per over.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Bennett’s fine start was cut short when he pulled a short delivery to Panda from Matt Kilcourse for a cultured 23. Disappointed not to go on, but glad to show he still has the class. From this point onwards, the Marple innings went into decline, another mirror image of the first game. This was due partly to some batsmen error, and also the increasing accuracy of the Urmston attack. Kilcourse, the medium pacer and Harry Singh, the off spinner, kept a check on the innings. Hall, once more, passed a sumptuous half century, but then was bowled for 53. With Mark Makin (0) not lasting too long on his first appearance after injury this season, responsibility fell on the inform Morgan to steady the ship. He looked in good touch, but mistakenly charged at Singh, who is not a flighty slow bowler, missed and was stumped for 18 at 124 for 5.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Paul Wood, at seven this week, once more battled to establish himself with Max Fitzgerald. Both players were just looking settled, when Wood (7)drove Singh to mid on, where Watson took a fine catch. It was a similar story when Saxelby joined Fitzgerald. Twenty more were added, but Fitzgerald (25), after some pleasing strokeplay, called for a suicidal run and was easily run out at 164 for 7. The remainder of the innings was one of trying to eke out as many as possible. Joe Cash reached double figures, and Jack Grundy curbed his attacking instincts to finish undefeated. 186 all out represented a fairish score, but once again a good start had been somewhat thrown away, when a total of around 220 plus beckoned. The nippy Kilcourse had an excellent 5 for 24, Singh 2 for 36 and the deceptive Assi 2 for 46 for Urmston.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Jack Grundy has a very handy habit of producing “magic” spells. When Urmston replied, he produced two beauties to remove both openers, Watson and Singh for ducks.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCaFN3DT5KPiDKK_7ZTY7EyoHTQXT_lZ3yvsx71GkruivLfZIUhreWW9BMSOBUC_SYHj4ljwxidMSqkj_4_K-yY3sDp-uI3L-k0kz8Suvo9edEQmMX1FdEHKjCHbz1ioiQxcJ6Jgrhzo5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCaFN3DT5KPiDKK_7ZTY7EyoHTQXT_lZ3yvsx71GkruivLfZIUhreWW9BMSOBUC_SYHj4ljwxidMSqkj_4_K-yY3sDp-uI3L-k0kz8Suvo9edEQmMX1FdEHKjCHbz1ioiQxcJ6Jgrhzo5/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> At eleven for two, Marple had Sumit Panda in against the new ball and a fresh attack. Skipper Jackson looked in determined mode at the other end to Panda, and although all Marple’s bowlers did a decent job, the third wicket pair advanced the score at a good rate. Both players were rock solid in defence, and found the boundary, Lewis with fine timing, and Panda unleashing his power to devastating effect including a lofted six over the pavilion off Saxelby. The cricket was good as they added 76 quality runs before Jackson (33) drove Clarke firmly to wide mid off where Makin took a safe catch. Assi joined Panda, and played second fiddle as Marple succeeded somewhat in keeping Panda off the strike for a period. The dangerous Grundy returned for a second spell, and removed, Assi (12) and Kilcourse (0)in a double wicket maiden. At 113 for 5 it was evenly matched again, but Panda remained. He was joined by the experienced Mike Ness, low in the order at seven, and with clever batting they took Urmston closer to the target. 44 were added before Ness chopped Saxelby onto his stumps at 157 for 6 to give Marple renewed hope. This hope was not long in being extinguished though as Josh Edwards looked a very confident and competent player at eight. He wasted little time in assisting Panda bring up the winning runs. Panda smote the luckless Joe Cash into the pavilion for a second six to bring up the victory, and just miss out on a deserved century with 95 not out. </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwxbZa5fzBTc98EI2jhDtkJwQ2HMv3naqb9D2hM0-RN6YoBs8lsom1siY9eBaqjJshqQa3nR1FOZxKp3DhuQrkT36buca_cLSHV47zGxdFfee2j5FD-J83ZsOCUDkd5vOH3jb79DNDOYH/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwxbZa5fzBTc98EI2jhDtkJwQ2HMv3naqb9D2hM0-RN6YoBs8lsom1siY9eBaqjJshqQa3nR1FOZxKp3DhuQrkT36buca_cLSHV47zGxdFfee2j5FD-J83ZsOCUDkd5vOH3jb79DNDOYH/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Edwards provided handy support with 15 not out.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">This was another good game at Bowden Lane, athough Marple will take little comfort at being on the losing end of it again. Sumit Panda’s superb, and chanceless innings was the difference, and all of his experience and quality were on full display here. For Marple, Grundy, with 4 for 54, was excellent, and not with much good fortune either. Saxelby, and Clarke each picked up a wicket, and Cash bowled well with no reward, unable to gain much purchase from the surface.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Next Saturday, May 8<sup>th</sup>, Marple visit Bollington, 12.00 noon start.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds had a convincing win at Cheadle to get skipper Connor Bergin’s season up and running. Cheadle were held in check, making 156 all out in 48 overs. Sam Povey top scored with 43, as all of the Marple bowlers did an excellent job; Connor Ramsay 2 for 34, Connor Bergin 2 for 33, Kaiser Chowdrey 2 for 15, Sam Stretton 2 for 13, and Tom Chalmers unlucky to just pick up just the one wicket with 1 for 21.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Despite losing opening partner Mark Nicholson early for a duck, Matt Barrow continued his fine early season form. There were good and entertaining partnerships with Sam Stretton (26) and Mike Schofield (39). Barrow fell for a cultured 62 to trigger a mini collapse near the finishing post, but James Hirst used his experience to see Marple home by three wickets in a fine all round performance. Povey was also the home side’s most successful bowler with 3 for 36.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Marple thirds trounced Stockport Trinity thirds by ten wickets in the third eleven T20 competition on Sunday. Eddie Lister top scored with 32 as Trinity battled to 92 for 5, all of the six Marple bowlers used doing a fine job. Will Darby (29 not out) and Jamie Massey (50 not out) then made light work of chasing down the target, the winning runs being hit in just the 12</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">over.</span> </p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-24156305782243158352021-04-28T22:30:00.002+01:002021-04-28T22:30:40.423+01:00Morgan Ploughs Lone Furrow, as AJ Master Class Downs Marple! <p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Brooklands 196 all out (47.3 overs) 25 points beat Marple 107 all out (34.4 overs) 4 points by 89 runs</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple’s first visit to Brooklands in over a decade ended with the home side inflicting a heavy defeat over the visitors by the sizeable margin of 89 runs on another gloriously sunny late April afternoon</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Brooklands skipper Jack Bagshaw elected to bat first, the large expanses of the Whitehill Road ground never having looked in better condition. Appearances can be deceptive though, for despite having the look of being batsman friendly, there was plenty in the pitch to interest the seam bowlers. The ball did not come readily on to the bat, and there was some variable bounce. However, Marple’s opening attack of Jack Grundy and Mudassar Panchbhaya, whilst bowling some good deliveries, were possibly striving too hard to bowl the “magic ball.” Both men were guilty of serving up a mixed bag, and the opening batsmen for Brooklands, Alex Edwards and Dave Cunliffe feasted on some wayward bowling. The outfield was like greased lightning, and anything that pierced the infield raced away to the boundary. Although Joe Cash, who came on as first change, settled immediately, the first wicket pair added 65 runs in quick time. This partnership had Marple on the back foot, and with the ground fielding not up to the usual level, it looked as though a long afternoon in the field chasing leather was in prospect.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">It is to Marple’s credit that they did drag themselves back into the game. After a nervous initial over, Ed Saxelby bowled an excellent spell replacing Grundy. He removed both openers, Edwards for 36 and Cunliffe for 22. He also, fortunately, picked up the scalp of the hard hitting South African Kevin Carroll (29), who chipped a full toss to mid off, where Grundy took a safe catch. Carroll had earlier despatched Joe Cash for two massive sixes, and looked in ominous touch. Age restrictions meant that Saxelby had to be rested after seven overs, but he had done a good job.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPWfOolS3qy3IMnqKMDZnG4UR6DF4stLv3ua-ZuN8A3aQLMEPervrifDHATgd6GCf6e0ITT0OrPID3xVtWcqYseXcoKi_ACXaCjsCjZiHIIVtWoGxctWa2R5xG31app6UJhjNilmNzhP7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPWfOolS3qy3IMnqKMDZnG4UR6DF4stLv3ua-ZuN8A3aQLMEPervrifDHATgd6GCf6e0ITT0OrPID3xVtWcqYseXcoKi_ACXaCjsCjZiHIIVtWoGxctWa2R5xG31app6UJhjNilmNzhP7/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> George Clarke continued the good work though with a fine spell. He took four wickets in his ten over stint, and ended with 4 for 32, as Marple clawed their way back. At 154 for 8, they were almost on an even keel. Then, for the second week running, a fine undefeated innings from a middle order batsman, on this occasion Tom Starkes (41 not out), took the game away from Marple. Starkes looked as good as any batsman at the top of the order, and with gutsy support from the tail, took the total up to 196 before Mudassar took a brilliant caught and bowled to end the innings. Andrew Hall pouched three good catches at first slip for the visitors.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Whilst Marple had come back well, taking eight wickets for 89, the final tally looked to be some way above a par score considering the variable nature of the pitch. In A.J Hart, Brooklands have a seasoned opening bowler. Strongly built, with a good repeatable action, he knew exactly the length to bowl on his home turf. AJ managed to consistently hit that area around off stump, and just short of driving length. No Marple batsman was comfortable against him. Hall, lbw for 2, and Fitzgerald, caught behind for a duck, went in his second over. Crisall was joined by Jim Morgan, who began with a flurry of boundaries off AJ’s partner Leach. It looked a different game at the other end, and with Crisall looking secure, Marple began to repair the early damage. Crisall’s first mistake cost him his wicket though, as he carved a rare wide delivery from AJ to point when on 19 to leave Marple 45 for 3. Paul Wood, at five, is not a lucky batsman. Maybe bowlers up their game when this quality performer appears at the crease, but he rarely gets any “freebies.” Today was no exception, as AJ and his namesake Chris Hart, the off spinner, kept Wood pinned down. <span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Wood battled for 30 minutes for a solitary single, Morgan doing the scoring, before falling lbw to AJ. It was downhill after this point for Marple, although Saxelby looked secure in company with his skipper. A brilliant direct hit run out from Cunliffe at square leg did for Saxelby (6). The tail was blown away again, by Chris Hart, and the end was not long coming at 107 all out.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">All the while, Jim Morgan played a lone hand for Marple. He ended on 75 with ten fours, being the ninth wicket to fall, comfortably the highest score of the game. He played some glorious strokes all round the wicket, and was solid in his defence. </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7RL8MxBrahtAWbKTfDENWh3S-IhKhppe-Y9pstLKFUGCtbexFvxNuryNzcfVELNCltv33F0RGpN8vMT060ToyCHJ2hQTZ99WWVBBcPIfFaniGqOlhZuD8lKiEeqgcW8-Tltz7j8wWtLM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7RL8MxBrahtAWbKTfDENWh3S-IhKhppe-Y9pstLKFUGCtbexFvxNuryNzcfVELNCltv33F0RGpN8vMT060ToyCHJ2hQTZ99WWVBBcPIfFaniGqOlhZuD8lKiEeqgcW8-Tltz7j8wWtLM/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The winning post of 197 was always a long way off, and without any real help at the other end, he could not win the match on his own. For Brooklands, AJ Hart, with 5 for 24 from 13 overs, showed the age old virtues of line and length, never striving too hard, but maintaining the pressure at all times. Chris Hart, was also accurate, and he had slightly flattering figures of 4 for 30, the tail offering little resistance.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple are back at Bowden Lane next Saturday, May 1<sup style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;">st</sup>, when they face another South Manchester side in Urmston, 12 noon start.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds were also comfortably defeated by 71 runs in their home fixture with Wirral side Neston. In the visitors’ substantial 231 for 4 declared in 47 overs, there were two centurions, the two Matthews; Strong, with 110, and Brookes with 100 not out. The Marple bowlers toiled manfully, Kaiser Chowdry again picking up a couple wickets in his 2 for 52.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">When Marple replied, several players got good starts, but were not able to go on and get the big score to threaten a win. Matt Barrow top scored with 44, skipper Bergin showed his development as an all rounder with 28, Mark Nicholson looked good for 22 and James Hirst weighed in with 20. A draw was almost earned, but the tenth wicket fell with four overs remaining.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A high scoring game of T20 cricket saw Marple/Compstall thirds make it a hat trick of defeats for the Bowden Lane club over the weekend.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Hyde thirds blasted a commanding 169 for 7, with Hatley taking 2 for 20 for Marple.<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Faced with chasing this daunting total, Marple mustered a creditable 131 for 9, Will Darby 48 not out, and Andy Massey 26.</p><div><br /></div>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-17832426752248034182021-04-18T19:31:00.000+01:002021-04-18T19:31:38.965+01:00Cool Arthur Steers Grappenhall Home in Tense Opener <p> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Marple 176 all out (48 overs) 9 points lost to Grappenhall 177 for 8 (43.2 overs) 25 points by two wickets.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A mature innings of 37 not out, under pressure, from Grappenhall’s impressive middle order batsman Arthur Pennington guided the visitors to a narrow two wicket win at Bowden Lane last Saturday. This, after a superb spell of 4 for 29 from Marple’s off spinner Joe Cash had turned the game the home side’s way.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple and Grappenhall were both relegated from the Cheshire County Premier League at the end of the last full pre Covid season in 2019. On a glorious mid April afternoon, the ground superbly presented by groundsman Mike Hibbert on the first weekend of the new season, they met again. For both sides, this game was likely to provide a template as to how their respective seasons in division one might pan out. The two clubs have been pretty evenly matched over the years, dating back to Cheshire Cup meetings in the 1980’s and also a terrific challenge match played between the respective champions of the Cheshire County League and Manchester Association in 1988, Marple edging that game by just one run. On winning the toss, Marple skipper Jim Morgan elected to take first knock, and he was soon very glad that the coin had come down in his favour. A rejuvenated Andrew Hall was in prime touch, and his partner, restored to the first team after a number of seasons in second team cricket, was James Crisall. The pair showed class and experience, with some glorious strokeplay on a good Marple track. The Grappenhall opening attack of the slippery Aaron McCabe and the canny Sam Guest is a good one, but here they were mastered by Hall and Crisall. They added 90 quality runs, before Crisall (44) fell to first change seamer Lewis Porter. Max Fitzgerald, at three, immediately settled with Hall, and they took the total to 120, before Fitzgerald (24) was bowled, also by Porter, an innings rich in promise. Morgan (0) and Ramsay (4) both then went quickly to leave Marple on 124 for 4, the good start squandered. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Ed Saxelby settled in well with Hall, and it looked as though the innings might be revived. However, at 143, Hall (61) mistimed a pull from a rare Guest long hop and dollied a catch to mid on. It had been a fine start for Hall, his timing and placement as of old. Mudassar Panchbhaya (10) looked secure in company with Saxleby (24), who played some pleasing strokes, but they both went at 170. The tail was blown away in quick time by the deceptive left arm seamer Josh Hayes, who ended with an excellent 5 for 29. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A disappointing finish to the innings for Marple, but with run chasing always challenging at Bowden Lane, they had the runs on the board, and were well in the game. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">After the tea interval, the cricket was keenly contested. Skipper Adam Roylance has a good record against Marple, and his partner, the experienced Yorkshireman Peter Barnes notched a century on his last visit to Bowden Lane. However, Jack Grundy was right in the groove for Marple. He bowled a testing line and length, causing concern for both batsmen. His partner, the veteran Andy Wylie, whilst not quite as accurate had no luck initially, both batsmen edging him through the slips for fours. Grundy had a deserved early victim when Barnes, never comfortable today, was yorked for 5. This brought to the crease Grappenhall’s marquee signing, the former Gloucestershire and Kwa-Zulu Natal first class batsman Grant Hodnett. He looked to be in imperious form immediately, effortlessy lacing Wylie for consecutive boundaries off front and back foot. However, just as it appeared Wylie must be rested, Marple’s skilful operator produced an absolute beauty to deceive and bowl Hodnett for just 16. At 44 for 2, it was an even contest. Will Fell, coincidentally a colleague of Ed Saxelby at Birmingham University, looked a stylish player at four, and he settled with Roylance, who mixed up some superb boundaries with two very close calls for lbw against Wylie.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">From Marple’s point of view, the game now seemed to drift somewhat. Morgan persevered with his opening attack, but the batsmen were relatively comfortable, and runs came at an excellent rate, boundaries scorching across the fast outfield. The bowling was changed, and Joe Cash soon found the right pace at which to bowl. Maybe Fell had become a little over confident, for he played all round one and was palpably lbw to Cash. Two balls later, former Lancashire batsman Richard Green was comprehensively bowled for a duck. Cash looked unstoppable. George Clarke, in support, at the other end, was not quite able to keep up the pressure though, and Arthur Pennington was able to get a start, whilst Roylance continued on his merry way. Cash’s terrific spell continued though as he bowled both Roylance (67) and Albert Pennington (7). Marple were in with a real shot of pulling off the victory, but Arthur Pennington now showed his true colours. Not a “pretty” player, he was mighty effective, mixing solid defence and showed fine judgement as to when to attack. His running between the wickets was also good. Mudassar Panchbhaya bowled a steady spell in support of Cash, gaining the wicket of Albert Pennington, but Arthur (37 not out), with good support from McCabe (7 not out), took his side to victory by two wickets in the 44<sup>th</sup> over.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Ultimately, this was a disappointment for Marple, albeit against what is surely one of the stronger sides in the division. The loss of nine wickets for just 56 runs, after such a promising beginning proved costly. However, Joe Cash’s superb spell of 4 for 29 almost pulled off a fine win. Maybe Morgan could have mixed up his attack a little more, but Arthur Pennington was not to be denied. Marple visit Brooklands <a dir="ltr" href="outlook-data-detector://4" style="-webkit-touch-callout: none; color: #0078d7; text-decoration-color: rgb(0, 120, 215) !important;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">next Saturday, 12 noon</a> start. They will be buoyed by the competitive start they made to the season in this game, and also by the prospect of a return to the side of several quality and experienced players after injuries and family issues.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Marple seconds made the long trip to Nantwich on Saturday. As was the case with the first team, they made an excellent start, but from 78 for one fell away to just 113 all out. Sam Stretton, 47, Mark Nicholson, 13, and Matt Barrow, 20, had laid a good base for the innings, but inexperience in the lower order against good bowling proved to be side’s undoing, the returning James Hirst with 11 being the exception. Simon Dimelow with 5 for 41 was the main destroyer for Nantwich.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Although the home side won by eight wickets, after a solid start form openers Chris Simpson, 35, and Jake Pearson, 55 not out, Marple bowled and fielded impressively. New captain Connor Bergin bowled a tight spell of 11 overs for 22, and Marple newcomer Kaiser Chowdrey impressed with both wickets to fall taking 2 for 24 on debut.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">A terrific game of T20 cricket between two excellent third teams saw Marple/Compstall defeat Heaton Mersey by the slender margin of just six runs at Bowden Lane last Sunday. Matt Leech, 58, and Will Darby, 35, added 108 for the third wicket. The remaining batsmen chipped in and 127 for 5 was a useful score. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">In the reply wickets fell at regular intervals, all the home bowlers doing a good job. When it looked as though a comfortable win for the home side would ensue, Waqar Rashid, 22 not out, and Akhil Kamath, 26 not out from just 12 deliveries, almost pulled off a win for the visitors. Sam Stretton with 3 for 24 was Marple/Compstall’s most successful bowler, and he was well supported by Connor Bergin, Sam Saxelby, and Andy Massey who all had a wicket apiece. Mersey ended on 121 for 6.</p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-28254581381504385812020-09-15T22:01:00.000+01:002020-09-15T22:01:01.369+01:00Batting Woes Afflict Marple at Season’s End!<p> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri;">All three Marple sides suffered a dose of the batting blues as this truncated season came to an end in glorious September sunshine.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">All three Marple sides suffered a dose of the batting blues as this truncated season came to an end in glorious September sunshine. </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="line-height: 24px;">At Bollington, the first team managed to recover from 30 for 6 to reach 91 all out. They were, though, </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">unable to bat the full forty overs, being bowled out in only the 25</span><sup><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 19.5px;">th</span></sup><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">. Mark Makin made 16, but it was Tom Reeve who top scored with a battling 21. Notable for Marple were two huge sixes clouted by numbers ten and eleven, George Clarke (14) and Andy Wylie (8 not out). Harri Dickinson, 4 for 29, Stuart Plant, 3 for 22 and Julian McGovern were all excellent for Bolly.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="line-height: 24px;">Marple bowled and fielded pretty well against a good home line up. Wylie removed the two top men, Calum Rowe, brilliantly caught by Reeve, and Richard Hough, and was tough to face. Indeed, he had a couple of close lbw shouts that might have got Marple back into it after Hough was dismissed. However, a solid third wicket partnership between Jake Dickinson (31) and James Heathcote (28*) took the home team most of the way to victory. Connor Bergin had a deserved wicket when Dickinson skied a big shot to Mike Schofield at cover. Bergin impressed with 1 for 14 from six overs, and Wylie was always a handful with 2 for 7 also from six overs. Although their figures did not flatter them, Jack Grundy and Tom Reeve both bowled well, with some pace and no good fortune. Grundy is now well known as a fine young seam bowler, but Reeve has much potential, with an impressive, strong </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">action.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="line-height: 24px;">It has been a tough mini season for the seconds, and they were outplayed by Alderley Edge at Bowden Lane. Edge 188 for 9 in 40 overs, Joey Chang </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">74, Henry Stevenson 50. Greg Marsland was very good for Marple with 4 for 38, and Sam Stretton, 2 for 20 and James Crisall both did a decent job. When Marple replied, only Jamie Massey with 71 was able to stay for any time. 135 all out was well short, with Archie Vaughan once more showing his liking for Marple, but this time with the ball in hand, taking 4 for 7.</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">Stockport Georgians thirds had their revenge against the third eleven, winning comfortably by 46 runs in a low scoring affair at Bowden Lane on Sunday. Georgians 117 for 8, with Sam Ittig 3 for 26, Sam Stretton 2 for 18 and Chris Lloyd 2 for 23, all doing well for Marple. Marple’s top four, Will Darby (14), Will </span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">Cheetham (10), Sam Stretton (23) and Tom Lloyd (12) all reached double figures, but no batter was able to take the team to victory. Five ducks in the innings certainly did not help matters! 71 all out was a disappointing end.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="line-height: 24px;">So, a mixed season for Marple’s senior teams. However, in all three sides, the opportunities for the younger players has been there. A good number of them have returned excellent performances, and this valuable experience should hold them in good stead going forward. Let us all hope for a full and successful 2021! </span></span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; line-height: 24px;">Marple bowled and fielded pretty well against a good home line up. Wylie removed the two top men, Calum Rowe, brilliantly caught by Reeve, and Richard Hough, and was tough to face. Indeed, he had a couple of close lbw shouts that might have got Marple back into it after Hough was dismissed. However, a solid third wicket partnership between Jake Dickinson (31) and James Heathcote (28*) took the home team most of the way to victory. Connor Bergin had a deserved wicket when Dickinson skied a big shot to Mike Schofield at cover. Bergin impressed with 1 for 14 from six overs, and Wylie was always a handful with 2 for 7 also from six overs. Although their figures did not flatter them, Jack Grundy and Tom Reeve both bowled well, with some pace and no good fortune. Grundy is now well known as a fine young seam bowler, but Reeve has much potential, with an impressive, strong </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">action.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; line-height: 24px;">It has been a tough mini season for the seconds, and they were outplayed by Alderley Edge at Bowden Lane. Edge 188 for 9 in 40 overs, Joey Chang </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">74, Henry Stevenson 50. Greg Marsland was very good for Marple with 4 for 38, and Sam Stretton, 2 for 20 and James Crisall both did a decent job. When Marple replied, only Jamie Massey with 71 was able to stay for any time. 135 all out was well short, with Archie Vaughan once more showing his liking for Marple, but this time with the ball in hand, taking 4 for 7.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">Stockport Georgians thirds had their revenge against the third eleven, winning comfortably by 46 runs in a low scoring affair at Bowden Lane on Sunday. Georgians 117 for 8, with Sam Ittig 3 for 26, Sam Stretton 2 for 18 and Chris Lloyd 2 for 23, all doing well for Marple. Marple’s top four, Will Darby (14), Will Cheetham (10), Sam Stretton (23) and Tom Lloyd (12) all reached double figures, but no batter was able to take the team to victory. Five ducks in the innings certainly did not help matters! 71 all out was a disappointing end.</span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">So, a mixed season for Marple’s senior teams. However, in all three sides, the opportunities for the younger players has been there. A good number of them have returned excellent performances, and this valuable experience should hold them in good stead going forward. Let us all hope for a full and successful 2021!</span></p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-31861958909398042722020-09-08T19:59:00.003+01:002020-09-08T19:59:44.794+01:00Cool Darby Sets Thirds on Course!<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri;">Marple/Compstall thirds returned to winning ways with a fine victory over Hyde’s third eleven at Bowden Lane last Sunday.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Acting skipper Will Darby led from the front on winning the toss. He carried his bat for 85 not out in an above par Marple total of 180 for 6 in the full forty overs. He was given excellent support by Marple stalwart Andy Gichero with 29 and also young wicket keeper batsman Will Cheetham with a fine 30.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">When Hyde replied they struggled against Sam Stretton who was returning from a broken thumb. He took a vital 3 for 22, and there were also wickets for Sam Ittig, Chris Sullivan and Paul Roberts. For Hyde, opening bat Mark Kohler made a fine 78 before falling to Stretton. The visitors closed on 148 for 6.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">A healthy crowd, supporters of both clubs were present, made use of the Marple club’s excellent facilities.</span></p><div><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-17317828082424771342020-09-06T22:06:00.001+01:002020-09-06T22:06:17.868+01:00Hat Trick Hero Clarke Polishes Off Congleton!<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri;">Congleton, promoted to division one this season, travelled to Bowden Lane on a decidedly autumnal afternoon last Saturday, and the two sides agreed to play a forty over contest. Captain Jim Morgan won the toss and elected to take first knock. Chasing down even modest totals has proved tricky at Marple in recent seasons, and he would have hoped his batters could do him proud in the final home game of this unique season.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: small;">Marple did not disappoint. Led by Max Fitzgerald (35) and Mark Makin (49*) they posted a very solid 170 for 7 from the full forty overs.</span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: small;">Mike Schofield also chipped in with a useful 19, whilst Joe Cash reminded his fans that he can still wield the willow, clubbing three late boundaries in his 12 not out. It was heartening to see Fitzgerald continue his good form, for he batted with responsibility and application hitting six fours in his innings. Makin has been Marple’s best player over the last two seasons, and he hit four fours and two sixes in a fluent knock, being deprived of a half century only by Cash’s late brutality. Jack Higginbotham, Ryan Booth and Guy Baxendale each had two wickets for the visitors.</span></span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">It was not to be the day for Marple’s potent new ball attack of Jack Grundy and Ed Saxelby. They went wicketless, as Tom Leese (16) Higginbotham (38) and Simon Prime (29) got the visitors off to a good start. Morgan had class and experience at his disposal though to follow up. Andy Wylie took 2 for 30, Leese and the dangerous Goode his victims. Joe Cash cleaned up Higginbotham and finished with 2 for 15. However, star man was George Clarke, who wrapped things up for Marple in quick time with a maiden first team five wicket haul. His excellent figures were, 6.1 overs, 1 maiden and 5 for 17. He also finished the match with a hat trick. Clarke deserves his success. A club stalwart since junior days, he has worked hard on his game, making himself one of the most successful bowlers in the County League second eleven premier league over several seasons. He stepped up his fitness and bowling to gain a first team spot last year, only for a serious injury to ruin his season at the half way point. His determination to get back was duly rewarded today.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: small;">By contrast, it was a day of disaster for the second team at Didsbury. Against a traditionally strong second eleven, Marple were blown away for just 48, admittedly on a pretty spicy pitch. Jamie Massey, with 16, was the only batter to reach double figures. Matt Laker, 3 for 17, and Raza Mian 3 for 5, did most of the damage for Didsbury. They only needed 11 overs to bring up a crushing ten wicket victory, Jason Jeffery 14 not out, and Basil Sultan 32 not out.</span></span></p><div><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-66592168026312376572020-08-31T22:10:00.004+01:002020-08-31T22:14:45.375+01:00Another weekend of ups and downs for Marple Teams<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">as able to dominate the nagging </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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 </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">the full</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> 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.</span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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.</span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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 </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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.</span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">, </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">the veteran Rob Porter</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">,</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> 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.</span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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 </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">) and</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> Greg Marsland (11*) ensured a fine five wicket win, brought up in the last over.</span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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 </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">successful</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> Mersey bowler. </span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">When Mersey replied, despite losing Freddie Payne to Chris </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Lloyd </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">for 5, they looked on course for an easy win. Once more Connor Bergin </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">took centre stage for a Marple team.</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> 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.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">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 </span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">successful</span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> Mersey bowler. When Mersey replied, despite losing Freddie Payne to Chris </span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Lloyd</span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">for 5, they looked on course for an easy win. Once more Connor Bergin </span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">took centre stage for a Marple team.</span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> 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.</span> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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.</span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; line-height: 24px;">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. </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; line-height: 24px;">The second game produced a higher scoring and exciting contest. The visitors made 134 for 4, Coombes again undefeated with 41. </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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 </span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">win, brought up in the last over.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> 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.</span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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.</span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; line-height: 24px;">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. </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; line-height: 24px;">The second game produced a higher scoring and exciting contest. The visitors made 134 for 4, Coombes again undefeated with 41. </span></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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 </span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">win, brought up in the last over.</span></span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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.</span></p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" /><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">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.</span></p><p><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><span data-ogac="#000000" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" /></p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-59986316491400352632020-08-24T18:09:00.005+01:002020-08-24T18:58:59.503+01:00Washout for the Firsts, but Defeats for the Twos and Threes<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri;">The current spell of rain put paid to Marple first eleven’s home fixture with Urmston last Saturday, with no play possible. The second team managed some cricket at Cheadle, but heavy defeats in the two T20 games probably had them wishing that they had not had any play!</span></p><span face="" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Marple seconds batted first in both of these games. In the first one, admittedly played on a challenging pitch, they could only muster 66 for 8 in the twenty overs, with Lewis Braddock, 26, and Tom Reeve, 15, the only batters to register double figures. Cheadle were made to fight reasonably hard by Connor Bergin and Andy Massey, but ran out comfortable winners by 8 wickets after 14 overs.</span></p><span face="" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Although Marple managed 88 for 3 in the second game, Andy Massey, 40 not out, Braddock 22 and Stuart Bass 14, Cheadle romped home, again by eight wickets after only 7 overs of carnage. Bergin and Sam Ittig were the wicket takers.</span><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span face="" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: black;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: calibri, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri;"><span color="" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: medium;">The Marple/Compstall Sunday third eleven also made the trip to Cheadle on Sunday. They put up a determined performance, just being defeated by five wickets with just three deliveries of the thirty overs per side game remaining.</span><span color="" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: medium;">Marple 108 for 4, Will Darby 38, and Chris Sullivan 41 not out. Cheadle 109 for 5 from 29.3 overs, Rocky Kapoor, 28, and Joe Nuttall 36 not out. Following Cheetham’s impressive knock, Tom Chalmers was a handful for the home side taking 2 for 7; Connor Bergin and Dan Cox being the other wicket takers for Marple.</span></span></p>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-51730125389541328212020-08-16T22:33:00.004+01:002020-08-16T22:33:56.538+01:00Topsy Turvy Day Ends With Honours Even!<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri;">An excellent crowd, including numerous past players of both clubs, gathered at Bramhall’s scenic Church Lane ground for two T20 contests between Bramhall and Marple. After the recent heatwave, the weather was fair, but mercifully, not too hot, and there was much to admire from both teams on an entertaining afternoon.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Bramhall elected to bat first in game one, but struggled against the blossoming Marple opening attack of Jack Grundy and Ed Saxelby. Both bowlers were on top, but it was Saxelby who made the inroads in his spell of four overs, taking what would be a match winning 3 for 10. The home side limped to 96 all out after 19.5 overs, with no batsman other than Ashley West, 43, able to dominate. Saxelby was supported well by stand in skipper Joe Cash with 3 for 28, George Clarke 2 for 25, Jack Grundy 1 for 12 and Andy Wylie a stingy 0 for 16.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">When Marple replied, they got a way to a good start with Sam Stretton 19 and Jamie Massey 28. Massey hit some attractive boundaries, and although both men would have been disappointed not to finish off the job, there were no alarms as Mike Schofield with a belligerent 33 and Mark Makin 14 not out, brought up an easy win at 102 for 4 after 16.3 overs. Makin smote Lachlan Anson for a huge six to finish the game.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">A feature of many of the double header T20 games played this season in all Cheshire County League divisions has been the ability of the side beaten in the first game to bounce back quickly. Bramhall must have had “words” at the break because, on electing to bat again on winning a second toss, they showed the ability that is within their line up. The Marple bowlers once more did a decent job, but the wicket had eased somewhat since 12 noon, and with a rapid outfield, there were some scorching boundaries for the bumper crowd to enjoy. Greg Dixon led the way with a very impressive 79 not out. Dixon looks a terrific acquisition for Bramhall, having made the short move from premier league side Cheadle. He is well known to Marple players, having had some success against them with his former club. He was well supported by all the home batters on this occasion, but it was skipper Nick Cantello, with 24, who helped add a fluent 63 runs for the fourth wicket. A final tally of 153 for 4 from the full 20 overs was a challenging score, but with a good pitch, fast outfield and confidence high after the first game, Marple must have felt reasonably confident.</span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black;">However, despite, Max Fitzgerald, Massey and Makin, promoted to open, trying to set themselves, the Bramhall attack proved more accurate than in match one. Makin looked in fine touch, but did not receive enough of the strike, particularly when Massey was dismissed, and any momentum was lost. The asking rate grew too high, and Marple never threatened a win. When Makin fell for a fine 39, at 56 for 4, any fleeting chance of a win went with him, despite Ed Saxelby once again showing his fine all round qualities with 27 good runs.<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-size: medium;">A final total of 96 for 6 was well short. Kieran Berrington with 3 for 12 was the home side’s most successful bowler.</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Whatever the merits of playing two T20 games in an afternoon, this was enjoyable entertainment, no promotion and relegation worries this season, between two old, but generally friendly,rivals! Next Saturday, Marple entertain Urmston at Bowden Lane, time and format of the afternoon still to be decided.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Marple seconds put up a much improved performance against Hyde at Bowden Lane, despite losing the game by 20 runs. A good effort from Marple in the field saw Hyde bowled out for 159 in the fortieth over. James Crisall’s part time left arm spin is deceptive, and here he had the impressive figures of 5 for 30 in his eight overs. He was well supported by Tom Reeve with 2 for 25. Greg Marsland, Connor Bergin and Andy Massey all did a very good job of containing the Hyde batters. Ben Balderson, 29, Dave Leighton, 44, and Jason Ebbrell, 34, were the main run scorers. When Marple replied, the game was in the balance until very near the end. Tim Radford returned to form with a solid 32, and there was another excellent half century from Lewis Braddock, who hit exactly 50. Marple were all out for 139 with nine deliveries remaining, Steve White 3 for 26 for the visitors. This game was also notable for the number of spectators watching from both clubs.</span></p><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sadly, the third team game with Romiley on Sunday had to be cancelled due to a Covid 19 case at Romiley CC.</div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;" /></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Commiserations are due to Sam Stretton, who broke his thumb whilst fielding a ball at Bramhall. Very unfortunate, just as Sam has been establishing himself in the first eleven. Although his season is over, we wish him a speedy recovery.</div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;" /></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stay safe everyone.</div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;" /></div><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10pt;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mark</div><div><br /></div>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-77108186507336235442020-08-09T23:05:00.001+01:002020-08-09T23:05:13.422+01:00Bergin Lifts Spirits!<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Connor Bergin took a maiden five wicket haul for Marple on Sunday as the third eleven clinched a dramatic one wicket win at Stockport Georgians. Connor also hit 25 not out as the thirds chased down a challenging 200 runs for victory.</span></p><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #212121; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;" /></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #212121; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This brought welcome joy for the club after a dire Saturday. Both the first and second teams were hammered, with the batting blues afflicting both sides. The first team bowlers did a decent job in dismissing Bollington for 149 in 40 overs. Ed Saxelby and George Clarke had three wickets apiece, and Andy Wylie was on the spot in his first game of the season, taking a miserly 1 for 16. An old Marple adversary, Calum Rowe, back at Bollington after years of success with Alderley Edge and Cheshire, top scored with 69. </div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #212121; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">With the bat, Marple had no answers to a consistent visiting attack, and were blown away for just 75. Ed Saxelby showed his growing maturity to be undefeated on 18 not out.</div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #212121; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;" /></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #212121; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It was another tale of woe for the seconds at Alderley Edge. A Marple total of 80 all out was knocked off in only 13 overs by the home side for the loss of just two wickets. Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, hit an impressive 43 not out. Marple's man of the day was James Reeve who top scored with 17 and also took both Alderley wickets to fall.</div><div id="x_ms-outlook-mobile-signature" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /></div></div>Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-11903660787018324132020-08-03T11:24:00.002+01:002020-08-03T12:28:02.460+01:00Marple Squeeze Home In Nailbiter!<div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-71953618308873797052020-07-27T08:50:00.003+01:002020-07-27T08:50:30.371+01:00Cricket Returns, But a Tricky Start For Marple!<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: 24px;">Competetive club cricket made a welcome return last Saturday after a three month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, for Marple, the games did not quite produce the desired results, although for the second team the Massey brothers shone in victory in the first of the two T20 matches.</span></span></div>
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Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-40701349532462145882020-02-17T12:26:00.003+00:002020-02-17T12:26:36.641+00:00Marple and Compstall Cricket Clubs Merge!We are pleased to announce that Marple and Compstall Cricket clubs have merged at both senior and junior levels.<br />
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Cricket nationally is struggling from a participation point of view, and with this in mind, both Compstall and Marple have taken proactive action to mitigate the impact of this. The merger will see regular cricket played at both grounds enabling us to continue to play an active and valuable role in our communities.<br />
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We will have Four Men's Senior Teams, 3 of which will play on a Saturday and 1 that will play on a Sunday. The 1st and 2nd Team will continue to play as Marple in the Cheshire County League, with a 3rd Team playing as Marple/Compstall in the UKFast League on a Saturday, and a Marple/Compstall team playing on a Sunday. The 3rd and Sunday teams will primarily be about developing younger players, exposing them to senior cricket in a competitive but unpressurised environment and preparing them to move up into the 1st and 2nd team in the coming years. These teams will be a healthy blend of experienced and young players.<br />
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Our 1st and 2nd XI Women’s teams play in the Cheshire Women’s League and we welcome new members to our squad.<br />
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An extensive junior offering will include multiple teams / sessions at a number of age groups, including an all girls team playing in the Cheshire and High Peak U11 League (max age 13);<br />
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We hope you will be pleased to know that we will be continuing to run the Friday Night sessions (Fun) at both Marple and Compstall grounds, where children and parents alike can enjoy the start of the weekend.<br />
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Social membership will continue to thrive, with bar and function room facilities at both grounds, Sky Sports at Marple and regular club and community fundraising events. Of course, everybody is welcome to come and enjoy watching a game of cricket.<br />
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We encourage you all to be a part of this merger, help us to turn the tide on participation whilst using cricket as a positive force within our community, providing a focal point for community spirit and the development of our youth. We also encourage new players to join our journey and be part of this exciting opportunity for the young and the young at heart. We are keen to expand our teams to encompass over 40's and a Sunday friendly team, along with providing additional junior and senior playing opportunities wherever we can. Get in contact with Andy Wild 07808 609855 or Rob Bradley 07887 743394.<br />
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As always, we know we couldn’t do this without the fantastic support of our club volunteers. There are many ways to get involved, from scoring and coaching, to groundwork and maintenance, to social media, events and community projects. Talk to us about how we can help you share your skills.<br />
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It’s an exciting new chapter ahead and we look forward to seeing you during the summer.<br />
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From all at Marple Cricket ClubBrookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583376302804583792.post-78256160148488253532019-09-16T08:43:00.003+01:002019-09-16T08:43:35.844+01:00Garry Signs Off!<div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">The Cheshire County League’s all time leading run scorer Garry Cash played his final game of cricket when Marple seconds entertained Neston seconds. It could not have gone better for Cash senior, as the side raised itself to win the game by three wickets in a low scoring battle. Garry himself made just fifteen, but his son Joe was acting captain on the day. Joe took four wickets and then hit 38 not out as Marple reached 117 for 7 to win the game and secure their status in the Cheshire County second eleven premier league. Marple’s third eleven also confirmed their Sunday premier league survival after the season’s final game at Stockport Georgians last Sunday. Georgians were dismissed for just 95, Jack Grundy 4 for 17, and Tom Reeve 2 for 27. In reply Marple coasted to a seven wicket win in just 20 overs, Matt Leech 38, Grundy 29 and Sam Stretton 23.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">After this game there remained two away fixtures to be played, glorious September sunshine gracing both matches. At Neston, the batting finally functioned well on a superb pitch over on the Wirral. A total of 208 for 7 was competitive, with Andrew Hall finding some form to hit a very welcome 53. Max Fitzgerald continued his development with a fine 37, coming in at number three, where he displayed courage and skill in combating the pace of the league’s quickest Ash Davis. Mark Makin has been Marple’s leading batsman over the season, and here he played with admirable responsibility, hitting an attractive 41, adding 65 with Fitzgerald for the fourth wicket, and then 60 with Hall for the fifth. When Neston replied, they lost wickets regularly to Grundy, Brown, Greasley, and also Ed Saxelby who bowled a fine spell of 2 for 30. Unfortunately for Marple though, it was South African all rounder Mike Eckard’s day. In the Marple knock he took 4 for 42 with his naggingly accurate off spin. Then, when his side was in some trouble at 122 for 6, he took the game by the scruff of the neck. Ash Davis (24 not out) gave good and solid support as Eckard (62 not out) pressed the accelerator. The pair added 87 without looking in too much difficulty to bring up a hard earned four wicket win for the home team.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">The Cheshire County League’s all time leading run scorer Garry Cash played his final game of cricket when Marple seconds entertained Neston seconds. It could not have gone better for Cash senior, as the side raised itself to win the game by three wickets in a low scoring battle. Garry himself made just fifteen, but his son Joe was acting captain on the day. Joe took four wickets and then hit 38 not out as Marple reached 117 for 7 to win the game and secure their status in the Cheshire County second eleven premier league. Marple’s third eleven also confirmed their Sunday premier league survival after the season’s final game at Stockport Georgians last Sunday. Georgians were dismissed for just 95, Jack Grundy 4 for 17, and Tom Reeve 2 for 27. In reply Marple coasted to a seven wicket win in just 20 overs, Matt Leech 38, Grundy 29 and Sam Stretton 23.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Torrential rain all day Friday, and then a prolonged heavy shower on the morning of the match meant that Marple’s crucial league encounter with Toft was reduced to one of 35 overs per side starting at 3.15pm. In years past, this amount of rain would almost certainly have meant no cricket, but the drainage system in place now, meant a reasonable game could ensue. It was hard to know whether Jim Morgan was happy or not to be inserted after losing the toss. He dropped himself down to number three, and asked Andrew Hall to open up with Paul Wood.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">The pitch was two paced and had some uneven bounce due to the rain, but it actually played reasonably well. After a steady start, Marple reaching 44 for 1 in the twelfth over, the introduction of third seamer Will Dunkerley completely undid Marple. Jackson and Forster are an opening attack well known to Marple, but first change Dunkerley not familiar to the side. He bowls at a good medium pace, and has a strong economical action. He consistently hit a length around off stump, and nipped the ball back in to the batsmen. On this day, it was far too good. Maybe the shortened game meant that Marple did not manage formulate a plan against him, but he hit the stumps four times in a remarkable spell of 6 for 10 in just nine overs. It was quite a surprise when Lomas took him off, as he had the rare opportunity of taking 9 wickets in an innings. There was not much to cheer in the Marple innings, although Morgan found the boundary four times in his 18 and Mike Schofield once more showed his improvement with a solid 22. Although batting conditions were never easy, 93 all out was probably 30 to 40 or short of a competitive score.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">However, in Rob Sehmi, they have one of the league’s best players. Sehmi is the current Cheshire wicket keeper, and is also a leading run scorer for the county this season. Indeed, he made 122 the following day in the county’s fixture against Shropshire. He judges the length of the ball quickly, and his footwork is out of the top draw. Whilst he was watchful against Greasley, he was not going to allow the maestro to just bowl. A huge six was seemingly just stroked, as some vocal home support tried to raise Marple spirits. He found a willing partner at number five in Jackson who appeared in little difficulty, smiting two mighty sixes of his own. The fourth wicket pair comfortably took the score to 91, before Jackson (29) was well caught from a skier by Brown at long on. Sehmi ended on 29 not out though, and Toft were easy victors by six wickets. For Marple Greasley had a valiant 4 for 29, but that was it. Marple remain second from bottom, and visit Cheadle at Kingsway ne3xt Saturday with an 11.30am start.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">It proved to be just the start of a fantastic weekend for Toft, as on the Sunday they defeated Liverpool Competition side Ormskirk to go through to the national club T20 finals day at Derbyshire County Cricket Club.</span></div>
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A brutal assault on the bowling by Oulton Park’s powerful all rounder Tom Hyslop took this crucial game away from Marple at scenic Little Budworth in rural Cheshire. This, after they had put the home side under real pressure, chiefly through a penetrative and hostile spell from paceman Liam Brown.<br />
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A brisk south westerly wind kept the rain at bay for this lower half of the table clash. On winning the toss, Jim Morgan inserted the home team under leaden skies, and in the hope that his young opening seam attack of Brown and Jack Grundy could make early inroads. Brown, in particular, was a handful for the Park line up. Cheshire skipper Danny Leech was bowled for a duck, and although the imposing Martyn East struck a couple of huge sixes, he soon hit a mistimed drive to mid off, where Max Fitzgerald took a smart catch. At 24 for 2, Marple had the upper hand. Matt Jamieson looked in good order, but after he was struck a painful blow by Brown, his early fluency deserted him. Latham was also struck on the body by Brown, before he edged to keeper Morgan who took a brilliant catch off Grundy at 49 for 3. Ward soon followed in similar fashion to the bowling of Brown for 5 at 54 for 4. The pitch was not unplayable, but had some variable bounce, and there was movement off the seam for all the bowlers.<br />
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Hyslop entered the fray at this point, and the remainder of the innings was dominated by him. Jamieson (25), not the same after being laid low, gave Morgan his third catch behind at 77 for 5. Brown had 4 for 41 at this point. Paul Wood, after a loose long hop first ball which was carved over backward point for four by Hyslop, now bowled a canny spell when he replaced Grundy who had supported Brown well with 1 for 30. He nipped in with three quick wickets, and Brown accounted for the free scoring Ben Gibbon to leave Park in tatters at 106 for 9. Hyslop now sensed his moment. He had dealt mainly in boundaries, powerfully driving anything loose, but now upped the ante. It was Brown, now tiring somewhat who suffered mainly under this assault. Number eleven Harry Newton gave stout support, blocking assiduously, as Hyslop flayed the ball to all parts. When he was finally bowled by Wood for 77 attempting a sixth maximum, his Park side were well above par on a tricky surface. Hyslop smote five sixes and nine fours, not being too bothered with singles! The last wicket stand of 47 was the highest of the entire match, and it was an enthusiastic home support that welcomed their hero back to the pavilion. Brown suffered towards the end, and he was obviously fatigued. He ended with 5 for 81. Paul Wood weighed in with a very handy 4 for 27. Jim Morgan also had the rare feat of five catches behind the stumps.<br />
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Marple’s reply never threatened this total. Ben Gibbon, the young left arm quick bowler, was encouraged to hit just short of a good length. His accuracy, no doubt grooved in the Old Trafford nets, was a real problem for Marple. With the ball inconsistent in bounce, run scoring proved nigh on impossible. Gibbon has played for Lancashire’s second team, and has also performed well for Cheshire this season. However, it was East who picked up the first two wickets. Morgan fretted during his short stay, and after hitting a straight six off East to get off the mark, he mistimed a pull to be comfortably caught by keeper Kettle running towards square leg. Wood was yorked soon afterwards, and at 6 for 2, and the bowling tight and hostile, victory looked a very long shot.<br />
Marple’s only partnership of note came from Mark Makin (30) and Mike Schofield (16). They added 45 to take Marple to 73 for 4. Max Fitzgerald had earlier once again shown promise in making 12, but got a little ahead of himself, hitting a return catch to East. When Gibbon returned for a second spell, he was far too much for Marple’s lower order, and Hyslop also picked up three wickets along the way with his skiddy medium pace. Gibbon polished off the tail in short order to finish with 4 for 14 from 11 overs. Medium pacers East and Hyslop had 3 for 27 and 3 for 16 respectively in solid support.<br />
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Marple are now in a precarious position in the Cheshire County League, remaining second from bottom with five games remaining. Toft, the side just above them, visit Bowden Lane next Saturday with a 12.30pm start.<br />
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Marple seconds were also soundly beaten by a strong Oulton Park second eleven at Bowden Lane. In a rain reduced game, Park reached an excellent 180 for 8 declared in 38 overs. Andy Mills 45, Jimmy Guest 52 and Owen Williamson 39 had the upper hand, but Joel Greasley 4 for 40, Sam Stretton 2 for 30 and Greg Marsland 1 for 34 did well for Marple. Off spinner Connor Bergin was wicketless in his 0 for 38 from ten overs, but had to treated with respect by the batsmen.<br />
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Although four of Marple’s top five got good starts, reaching the teens and the twenties, no player was able to stay around long enough to mount an attempt at victory. Bergin stubbornly held on with 7 not out, but Richard Smith 4 for 11, and veteran seamer Andy Hards 3 for 9 always had Marple under control. A curious feature of this game was the decision to use a junior size boundary on one side of the ground. The Marple ground is a large one, and the pitch was centrally located. This oddity could not aid Marple in their victory quest though, and 105 all out was a disappointment. The side are still in good shape in the league though, despite a couple of tough defeats against the top two teams.<br />
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It was a triple defeat weekend for Marple as the thirds also succumbed at Sale last Sunday. Viraj Sorathia with 107 not out, carried his bat as Sale reached an imposing 192 for 6. There was a terrific debut for Marple though from U15 player Adam Garside. He took a fantastic 4 for 30 to remove the Sale middle order. In reply Marple could only muster 112 all out. Lewis Braddock, with 34, once again impressed, and Jonny Monk continued his improvement with a gutsy 18 coming in at number 9. The wickets were shared amongst the Sale bowlers.Brookys Marple CC Newslettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475426047794823416noreply@blogger.com0