It was a depressing weekend for Marple, as both the first eleven games were the victim of torrential downpours on Saturday and Sunday. The third eleven game at Didsbury on Sunday was also washed out without any action. However, Marple seconds had the better of a drawn game, 13 points to 7, against a gritty Cheadle side at Kingsway on Saturday. After being inserted on a tricky surface, Marple reached a good total of 170 for 5 in a game reduced to 39 overs each because of the weather. Gary Cash led the way for the visitors with a commanding 55 against his old club. He was more than ably supported by Ryan Linsday, 45 not out, and Mike Fitzgerald also 45 in a total of 170 for 5.
When Cheadle replied, Jack Grundy again took an early wicket, as the home team struggled to get on top of a consistent attack. Four further overs were lost to the weather, and Cheadle ended on 165 for 8 in a tight and tense game. Skipper Clarke would have been pleased to see Matthew Shelton back from injury and amongst the wickets with 4 for 31. Also, Joe Cash made his first appearance of the season, getting ten overs under his belt, and taking a vital wicket. Clarke, reliable as ever, picked up two wickets with his testing seam bowling. Next Saturday sees Marple first eleven visit Bollington for the first time since 2011, whilst the seconds are at home to Alderley Edge. Both games start at 1.00pm.
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