Three days of monsoon like rainfall in the east and north east of the county meant that Marple's key game against relegation doomed Weaverham was abandoned without a ball being bowled last Saturday.
The newly laid square and the wicket itself were well protected against the elements and appeared to be in great shape. However, despite the best efforts of the groundsman Mike Hibbert, the Marple players and helpers, a final heavy rain shower at around 2.30pm put paid to any hope of play.
With other games affecting the top of the table escaping the deluge, results did not go Marple's way on Saturday. The team now lie in fifth place, and will rely on other teams to slip up if promotion to the top flight is to be achieved. Next week they travel to unpredictable Urmston, a side assured of mid table mediocrity this season.
There was welcome other news though with vital victories for both the seconds and third teams away from home.
A five wicket haul from Matthew Shelton sent Tattenhall seconds on their way for just 70 runs over in the west of the county. In reply, Marple were never under pressure and coasted home by eight wickets.
The third team produced a terrific performance to beat Alderley Edge at Moss Lane on Sunday. Alderley were pegged back from 74 for 1, with Andy Gichero 3 for 24, and skipper Greg Marsland 3 for 38. Connor Bergin also produced a superb spell of 2 for 30 from twelve overs to help swing the game in the visitors' direction.
Chasing 169 for victory, Matt Leech once more led the way for Marple with 57. The crucial partnership came later though, as Dav Tomlinson, 36 not out, and Tom Travis 35, added 60 vital runs for the sixth wicket. Marple finished on 169 for 7.
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