Result - Match Abandoned

Top Performers

Stainborough 236-8, P. Brown 122, G. McInerny 33, J. Ledger 3-41

Match Report

For the second time this season, Stainborough posted a large total against Royston, only for the weather to intervene.

Royston won the toss and put Stainborough into bat on what looked an interesting wicket, dampened by a heavy shower just prior to the start of play. Royston took advantage of the conditions and had Stainborough reeling at 22-3. However, Paul Brown battled through and as the wicket improved, he dominated some wayward bowling. A steady supply of replacement balls were required as they were frequently despatched in to neighbouring gardens. Brown eventually became the third Stainborough batsmen this season to hit a century against Royston, with his innings of 122 including 18 fours and 3 sixes. Ged McInerny (33) played the anchor role in a 132 run partnership with Brown, taking the total beyond 180 to pick up maximum batting points. Phil Campbell hit 13 off the last over to take the final total to 236-8. J. Ledger returned figures of 3-41 for the home side.

The skies darkened during the tea interval, and heavy rain prevented any resumption in play.

The result sees Stainborough maintain an 11 point lead at the top of the league, whilst Royston remain second bottom and embroiled in a relegation battle.