Result - Won by 49 runs

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Stainborough 138 a.o., Richard Umbers 44, John Hall 31, R. Gore 3-24

Sprotborough 89 a.o., Tom Markham 3-9, Ged McInerny 3-16, Johnathan Pepper 2-4, Dave Kershaw 2-27

Match Report

Having lost the toss and being asked to bat on what looked to be a questionable wicket, Stainborough made a good start reaching 29 before Chris Hall (18) fell victim to a short delivery that did not bounce. Three more wickets fell in quick succession and at 41-4 it was not looking good for the visitors. However, the introduction of John Hall saw a more positive approach as he hit an excellent 31. Meanwhile, Richard Umbers was playing a faultless innings that included a number of excellent cover drives. He was extremely unfortunate to be given out L.B.W. on 44, one of four L.B.W. decisions to go against the batting side. Tom Markham made an important 17 n.o. late in the innings to take the final total to 138.

Stainborough had to bowl well to defend the total and Tom Markham made an immediate impact with the first three Sprotborough batsmen back in the pavilion with only 16 runs on the board. He was assisted by Jonathan Pepper (who actually held onto a slip catch) and Dave Kershaw who took a brilliant catch at Gully. Kershaw then took the important wicket of Howsmen (25) who looked dangerous. Ged McInerny took advantage of the uncertainty caused by the deteriorating wicket and took three wickets with Richand Mills taking two outstanding slip catches. At 54-8 the promotion chasing side were in turmoil, however A. Harvey (24) made a spirited effort before Jonathan Pepper mopped up the last two wickets with the total at 89.

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