Result - Win by 6 runs

Top Performers

Stainborough - 119 , J. Pepper 38, S. Khan 5-39

Sandal - 113, D. Martindale 29, D. Dransfield 25, D. Kershaw 3-17

Match Report

Stainborough were asked to bat on a very wet wicket. Despite losing two early wickets J. Pepper (38), J. Hall (19) and D. Exley (13) put Stainborough in a strong position at 70-3 with 16 overs left. However, Khan (5-39) ensured that the Stainborough total fell short of expectations. Ged McInerny (14 n.o.) took the total to 119 before the final wicket fell with just two deliveries left in the innings.

Sandal made a disasterous start in their run chase losing their first three wickets with just 5 runs on the board. L. Padget (20), S. Khan (14) and D. Dransfield (25) gave the visitors hope but at 84-8 Stainborough were in the driving seat. However, Martindale (29) had other thoughts by hitting two sixes and a four in short time to put Sandal back in the game. With the field spread, Martindale looked to win the game in a single blow but only managed to hit the ball straight up in the air. Dave Kershaw had time to run around and take his fourth catch of the iinings to complete the victory. Kershaw finished with 3-17 off 11.1 overs with J. Pepper claiming 2-9.