14 year-old Joe Braham & 17 year-old Dom Kellett both hit unbeaten centuries in an incredible victory for the 3rd XI.
Cross Green was the venue for a remarkable match in which three junior cricketers hit hundreds and over 520 runs were scored in less than 80 overs.
Opponents Bilton batted first and took advantage of some sloppy fielding to register a mammoth score of 261-3 from their 40 overs. 17 year-old Michael Donnelly was the mainstay of their innings as he smashed 159 not out; an innings which included 26 boundaries and one maximum.
A target that large would usually be too daunting for a young team, but despite skipper Chris Keddle departing for 14, Braham and Kellett began to pick apart the visitor's young bowling attack.
As a large crowd began to gather on the famous OCC pavilion, the youngsters began to showcase an array of shots as they never lost touch with the required rate.
Both recorded their centuries in the closing overs before Braham finished the match with a six over the leg-side to spark mass celebrations.
Opener Braham finished on 106, with 15 fours and a six, whilst Kellett made 120 from around 90 balls, as he recorded 20 fours and two massive hits into the rugby ground.
The pair's unbeaten stand of 241 is a new Aire-Wharfe record for the 2nd wicket partnership in a 3rd XI match
Opponents Bilton batted first and took advantage of some sloppy fielding to register a mammoth score of 261-3 from their 40 overs. 17 year-old Michael Donnelly was the mainstay of their innings as he smashed 159 not out; an innings which included 26 boundaries and one maximum.
A target that large would usually be too daunting for a young team, but despite skipper Chris Keddle departing for 14, Braham and Kellett began to pick apart the visitor's young bowling attack.
As a large crowd began to gather on the famous OCC pavilion, the youngsters began to showcase an array of shots as they never lost touch with the required rate.
Both recorded their centuries in the closing overs before Braham finished the match with a six over the leg-side to spark mass celebrations.
Opener Braham finished on 106, with 15 fours and a six, whilst Kellett made 120 from around 90 balls, as he recorded 20 fours and two massive hits into the rugby ground.
The pair's unbeaten stand of 241 is a new Aire-Wharfe record for the 2nd wicket partnership in a 3rd XI match
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