Result - Lost by 6 runs

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Thorpe Audlin 174 a.o., Chris Hall 4-45, Ged McInerny 3-32, A. Vickers 59

Stainborough 168-8, Ged McInerny 42, Richard Mills 35, D. Clubley 4-44

Match Report

Thorpe Audlin elected to bat and got off to a good start with runs coming quickly, albeit many through the slip region. At 91-2 off the first 20 overs a big score was on the cards, however excellent bowling from Chris Hall 4-45 and Ged McInerny 3-32, restricted the visitors to an average total of 174 all out. A. Vickers (59) top scored for Thorpe Audlin.

With 50 Overs to reach the target Stainborough were hopeful of collecting the 10 much needed points in attempt to avoid relegation. Despite losing an early wicket Stainborough made steady progress and at 42-1 looked on track to reach their target. However, the loss of Jonathan Pepper (21) and Chris Hall (18) left the score at 64-4. A superb partnership of 79 between Richard Mills (35) and Ged McInerney (42) got Stainborough close but were still left requiring 23 runs off the last 3 overs and with new batsmen at the crease. Despite a valiant effort, time ran out with still 7 runs needed for victory. D. Clubley was the pick of the bowling taking 4-44.

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