Taken from The League Cricketer's Association, published on 1/8/2011
Barnsley and Castleford played out a thrilling tie after both teams racked up 249 from their 55 overs.
It was Barnsley who made first use of the pitch, and had Matt Wilson (70*), Jason Booth (64) and Steve Nuttall (55*) to thank as they posted a very competitive score. Chris Young was the pick of the Castleford bowlers as he returned figures of 5-122.
Andrew Chadwick was the main stay of the reply as he made 66, whilst Jamie Pickering (38) and Scott Hopkinson (31) both chipped in as the league’s sixth place side equalled the score of their opponents, despite Oliver Hannon-Dalby taking 4-60.
Leaders York extended their lead at the top as they posted two victories over the weekend. On Saturday they crushed Appleby Frodingham by 179 runs. The champions again set a score of over 300, with Nick Kay (72*), Andrew Tute (64) and Oliver Hairs (63) all making half-centuries.
Appleby never got close to reaching their target of 321 as Tom Pringle (4-33), Kay (3-23) and Ryan McKendry (3-32) shared all ten wickets.
The following day, the league’s top side again posted a large score, as they made 322-9, with Liam McKendry hitting 141. Nick Taylor was the pick of Harrogate’s bowlers as he took 5-72.
York again tasted victory as they restricted their opponents to 232-7, although their failure to take all ten wickets meant that they only took six points from the match. Ross Sedgley’s unbeaten 86 secured a point for his team, despite Dan Woods returning figures of 4-90.
Rotherham remain in second place after a five-wicket victory over Harrogate. Excellent bowling from Nathan Smith (5-37) and Gurman Randhawa (3-48) restricted the North Yorkshire side to 197. Smith then made 58 in support of Jordan Lowe (84*) as Rotherham reached their target in less than 49 overs.
Cleethorpes now sit in third place after a brace of victories. It was the Osmond’s who starred on Saturday as first Alex took 6-19 as Doncaster were bowled out for 107 before Rory struck an unbeaten 62 to see his side home by seven wickets.
On Sunday, it was Sheffield Collegiate who fell to defeat as it was again the same family who did the damage. Collegiate made 235-9 from their 55 overs as Alex and James Osmond shared six wickets.
It was then left to Rory to again provide the runs as he made 112, despite Will Street taking five wickets.
Elsewhere, there were victories for Yorkshire Academy, Scarborough and Sheffield Collegiate over Driffield Town, Sheffield United and Hull respectively.
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Thursday, 15 September 2011
York increase their lead
Taken from The League Cricketer's Association, published on 18/7/2011
Oliver Hairs was the star of the show as York stretched their lead at the top of the league with a 131-run victory over Barnsley at Shaw Lane.
Hairs struck 103 from 72 balls to set his side up for a total of 269-9 from their 47 overs. He gained support from Alex Collins, who made his fifth half-century of the season, and opener Duncan Snell (45). For the Tykes, Yorkshire seamer Oliver Hannon-Dalby took 6-81 from his 17 overs.
Barnsley made their way to 71 without losing a wicket, but were then bowled out for 138, with James Stuart top scoring with 37. Leg-spinner Tom Pringle claimed figures of 6-42 as his team went eleven points clear at the summit.
Second-placed Rotherham had to settle for three points from their rain-affected match at Sheffield Collegiate.
Rotherham chose to bat after winning the toss and made 174-8, with Gerhardus Rudolph and Stuart Gray making half-centuries. In reply, Collegiate made 130-9 from 28 overs, as Ed McKenna made 58 whilst Ollie Jackson took 3-23 for the visitors.
In the weekend’s only other match, Scarborough beat Doncaster Town by 45 runs in 30-over game.
Scarborough, who are unbeaten since May, made 171-6 as Darren Harland made 70 from 63 balls. For bottom side Doncaster, 16-year old Curtis Free took 3-39 from seven overs.
In reply, the South Yorkshire side were restricted to 126-8 despite Alex Gosney’s patient 41.
The four other matches were all washed out without a ball being bowled.
Oliver Hairs was the star of the show as York stretched their lead at the top of the league with a 131-run victory over Barnsley at Shaw Lane.
Hairs struck 103 from 72 balls to set his side up for a total of 269-9 from their 47 overs. He gained support from Alex Collins, who made his fifth half-century of the season, and opener Duncan Snell (45). For the Tykes, Yorkshire seamer Oliver Hannon-Dalby took 6-81 from his 17 overs.
Barnsley made their way to 71 without losing a wicket, but were then bowled out for 138, with James Stuart top scoring with 37. Leg-spinner Tom Pringle claimed figures of 6-42 as his team went eleven points clear at the summit.
Second-placed Rotherham had to settle for three points from their rain-affected match at Sheffield Collegiate.
Rotherham chose to bat after winning the toss and made 174-8, with Gerhardus Rudolph and Stuart Gray making half-centuries. In reply, Collegiate made 130-9 from 28 overs, as Ed McKenna made 58 whilst Ollie Jackson took 3-23 for the visitors.
In the weekend’s only other match, Scarborough beat Doncaster Town by 45 runs in 30-over game.
Scarborough, who are unbeaten since May, made 171-6 as Darren Harland made 70 from 63 balls. For bottom side Doncaster, 16-year old Curtis Free took 3-39 from seven overs.
In reply, the South Yorkshire side were restricted to 126-8 despite Alex Gosney’s patient 41.
The four other matches were all washed out without a ball being bowled.
York remain on top in Yorkshire
Taken from The League Cricketer's Association, published on 13/7/2011
With the 2011 season heading now past the half-way point, York are top of the pile and look set to retain their title for the fifth season in a row.
A ten-wicket victory over lowly Driffield strengthened their position at the summit as Daniel Woods took 5-32 to set up the win. Tom Pringle also took three wickets as their opponents were shot out for 96.
An unbeaten half century from Duncan Snell meant that maximum points were assured without the loss of a wicket.
Rotherham Town continued their pursuit of the leaders with a four-wicket win against Barnsley, who posted 213, with ex-Yorkshire man Simon Widdup scoring 56.
In reply, Gareth Purshouse hit fifty before Gurman Randhawa followed up his figures of 4-62 with an unbeaten 39 to see his team home. Yorkshire bowler Oliver Hannon-Dalby took three wickets for Barnsley.
In the Sheffield derby, it was fifth place Collegiate who came out on top with an emphatic victory over Sheffield United. Centuries from Elliot Callis and Yorkshire batsmen Joe Root helped their side compile a total of 293-3. United fell short with their reply as they were bowled out for 172, with Matthew Dixon taking 6-22.
With two games abandoned without a ball being bowled, Cleethorpes came out on top against Appleby Frodingham in the weekend’s only other match. A good team batting effort saw them reach 224-9 before captain James Osmond picked up six wickets to see his team to a thirty-run win.
With the 2011 season heading now past the half-way point, York are top of the pile and look set to retain their title for the fifth season in a row.
A ten-wicket victory over lowly Driffield strengthened their position at the summit as Daniel Woods took 5-32 to set up the win. Tom Pringle also took three wickets as their opponents were shot out for 96.
An unbeaten half century from Duncan Snell meant that maximum points were assured without the loss of a wicket.
Rotherham Town continued their pursuit of the leaders with a four-wicket win against Barnsley, who posted 213, with ex-Yorkshire man Simon Widdup scoring 56.
In reply, Gareth Purshouse hit fifty before Gurman Randhawa followed up his figures of 4-62 with an unbeaten 39 to see his team home. Yorkshire bowler Oliver Hannon-Dalby took three wickets for Barnsley.
In the Sheffield derby, it was fifth place Collegiate who came out on top with an emphatic victory over Sheffield United. Centuries from Elliot Callis and Yorkshire batsmen Joe Root helped their side compile a total of 293-3. United fell short with their reply as they were bowled out for 172, with Matthew Dixon taking 6-22.
With two games abandoned without a ball being bowled, Cleethorpes came out on top against Appleby Frodingham in the weekend’s only other match. A good team batting effort saw them reach 224-9 before captain James Osmond picked up six wickets to see his team to a thirty-run win.
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