Cricket: Wilmslow back to winning ways

Wilmslow cricket

Wilmslow 1st XI 202 for 4 beat Stalybridge St Paul's 1st XI 98 all out by 104 runs

Wilmslow CC got back to winning ways away at Stalybridge St Pauls CC with a comfortable 104 run victory.

Openers Rob Herriott (64) and Elliot Rowe (47) demoted from their opening slots, provided the impetus after a resolute if slow opening 32 overs. The pair along with Adam Dixon (20no) and Toby Rowe put on 100 runs in just 12 overs to post a competitive 202 for 4.

Bowling unchanged Ross Kinnerley bowled intelligently and quickly for a return of 4 for 40, Tom Rowe also had 4 and brother Elliot completed a successful day with bat and ball taking the last two.

Wilmslow CC now move into 3rd place and face near neighbours Wayfarers who currently sit in second spot next week.

It was a good weekend for the Squirrels as they won their League Cup Quarter Final at Appleton, posting a below par 135, a fine bowling and fielding performance ensured the win by just 2 runs.

There was further success for Pat Harts 3rd XI at Salford Jewish. It is always a pleasure making this trip, even when the Greater Manchester Bike Ride brings the city to a halt. Batting first, the Development XI hit 135, a score the home side were confident of overturning.

It was not to be, the mix of experience and youth in the Wilmslow attack won the day. The Chairman returned the best figures with 3 for 24 but Jake Woodhouse, Jack Newson and Ed Hart bowled great lengths and direction to make scoring very difficult.

Scoring runs was not a problem for Stalybridge against the 2nd XI. There were too many runs leaked by the home side and whilst they made a good start in reply, 200 was too many to chase on the day. The highlights of a disappointing day were Mark Green and Andy Metzelaar with 30's, and Toby Ward with 4 wickets.

Match report by Mike Harding.

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Cricket, Wilmslow Cricket Club
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