Rest of weekend cricket reports – North Wales Premier, Div 1, 2, 3 & 4

ICON SPORTS NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE – REST OF THE WEEKEND ACTION

SATURDAY, JULY 31

PREMIER DIVISION

PWLLHELI (1) 103-10 LLANDUDNO (14) 104-2

Oliver Hughes produced best senior career bowling figures of 5-10 as Llandudno thrashed Pwllheli on their own territory.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, the hosts were bowled out for just 103, Craig Edwards (28) and Chris Moore (26) their top two contributors.
Hughes’ 5-10 came off eight superb overs, while Tom Thornton claimed 3-40.
Llandudno reached 104-2 in just 19.3 overs to wrap up an eight-wicket, 14-1 points triumph, opener Sam Rimmington (45) and Dan Evans (31) putting on 83.

CLWB CRICED CONWY (3) 162-9 NORTHOP (12) 205-6

Opener James Roberts hit 66 as Northop set a winning score at Bodlondeb.
Put into bat, the Flintshire side posted 205-6 off a reduced 37 overs, Thomas Hughes adding 33 and Bart Ryan-Beswick 30 not out, Rajjenu Britto 5-46 for the hosts.
Conwy were limited to 162-9, Lewis Jones 45 and Daniel Davies 42, Matthew Mullarkey 3-30 and Ben Beaver 2-25 for the away side.

DIVISION ONE

CONNAH’S QUAY (11) 153-8 GWERSYLLT PARK (4) 151-10

Callum Miller collected an outstanding 5-17 for a Connah’s Quay side which scraped a two-wicket victory.
Invited to bat, Gwersyllt Park were dismissed for a total of 151, Daniel Jones 35, Miller’s five-for well supported by Mali Auty (2-23).
Quay lost a few early wickets and were grateful the middle to lower order came up with vital runs.
Number seven Rob Bennett struck 36 and Auty 24 not out as the hosts made it to 153-8 for an 11-4 points verdict, Neil Pearson 4-34 and Daniel Jones 2-30 for the Park.

DOLGELLAU (13) 171-9 HAWARDEN PARK (2) 114-10

Moc Llywelyn was the star bowler with 5-34 as Dolgellau claimed a notable win over Hawarden at The Marian.
Calling the coin correctly and choosing to bat, the hosts set 171-9 off 45 overs, captain Sion Francis notching 35, Dave Jenkins 33 not out and Sam Williams 30, Adam Cross 4-41, Josh McVeigh 3-37 and Ian Martin 2-27 for the visitors.
The Park were then sent packing for 114, Llywelyn’s nap-hand well backed by Sam Williams with 3-30 and an outstandingly economical 2-12 off 10 by Phil Leeds.

DIVISION TWO

GRESFORD 2ND XI (12) 149-5 CARMEL & DISTRICT (3) 100-9

Gresford captain Joshua Knowles’ dominant knock of 72 did most to ensure a home win at Clappers Lane.
The hosts made 149-5 off 40 overs, Wes Evans (46) adding a more than useful score in support of Knowles, Steve Jones taking 2-35 for the visitors.
Carmel were restricted to 100-9, Toby Bellis 4-22.

MENAI BRIDGE 2ND XI (3) 153-7 ST ASAPH 2ND XI (12) 156-7

Opener David North hit a masterful 69 to help guide St Asaph to a fine win at Tyn-y-Caeau Drive.
Ian Granger top-scored with 33 as the Bridge, asked to bat first, made 153-7 off 40 overs, North claiming 2-24 and Amer Jamil 2-29.
North then produced the only half-century of the match in Asaph’s reply, skipper Dominic Haynes adding 39 as the visitors reached 156-7 off 30.1 overs, Phil Smith 3-44 and Granger 2-16 for the losing side.

LLAY WELFARE 2ND XI (-15) DENBIGH 2ND XI (10)

Llay Welfare conceded.

DIVISION THREE

PWLLHELI 2ND XI (2) 141-10 BUCKLEY 2ND XI (13) 209-6

Seren Smale and Jack Gibson both hit half-tons in a comfortable Buckley seconds win at Parc Bodegroes on Sunday.
Opting to bat first, Bucks amassed a formidable 209-6 off 40 overs, opener Smale with 69, Gibson 51 and Danny Peover 40 not out, Osian Williams 3-41 for the Llyn hosts.
Dan Pigott made a spirited 53 as Pwll were dismissed for 141, Fabio Franco 3-24, Mathew Edge 2-14 and Sam Booth 2-25 for the visitors, who won 13-2.

CLWB CRICED CAERNARFON (12) 149-8 CLWB CRICED CONWY 2ND XI (3) 123-10

A match which saw Caernarfon return to winning ways also witnessed a number of good individual displays from both teams.
Gary Leadbitter made 33 and skipper Huw Erddyn Davies 29 as the Cofis set 149-8 after being put into bat, Vaughan Williams 3-33 and Guto Davies 2-19 for the away team.
Conwy were all out for 123, skipper Carwyn Thomas an impressive 56 opening the batting, Monis Altaf (3-25) Llyr Erddyn Davies (3-39) and Rhodri Owen (2-24) all playing a major role in the final outcome.

CORWEN (0) 68-10 BRYMBO 2ND XI (15) 69-1

Ross Roberts scooped a marvellous 4-8 off 8.5 overs as Corwen were skittled out for just 68.
William Roberts finished 38 not out as the Steelmen eased to 69-1 and a 15-0 points decision.

GWERSYLLT PARK 2ND XI (12) 96-6 CONNAH’S QUAY 2ND XI (3) 95-10

After dismissing Connah’s Quay for just 95, Gwersyllt Park had a somewhat bumpy ride before getting over the winning line.
Number 10 bat Chris Boden’s 41 was by far the best Quay innings, Michael Griffiths grabbing 4-25, Josh Marshall 2-9 and Ryan McCarthy 2-17 for the hosts.
Park lost six wickets before reaching the required 96, Ian Pearson best with 21, Matthew Dix and Stephen Norbury 2-14 for the Deesiders.

HAWARDEN PARK 2ND XI (15) 78-0 BUCKLEY 2ND XI (0) 73-10

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PONTBLYDDYN 2ND XI (14) 126-3 PWLLHELI 2ND XI (1) 124-10

Leaders Pontblyddyn seconds cruised to a seven-wicket home triumph over Pwllheli seconds on Saturday.
After putting the visitors in, Pont bowled them out for 124, Kalim Al Baloshi a defiant 50 for the away team, Ryan White 5-40 and Daz Wilcock 2-11 off nine tight overs.
The home side then skipped to 126-3 in 20.1 overs, Gethin Thomas with 60 and fellow opener Richard Davies 30, Baloshi 2-29 for the travellers.

DIVISION FOUR

LLANDUDNO 2ND XI (2) 96-10 MYNYDD ISA & MAESHAFN (13) 164-6

Mynydd Isa and Maeshafn enjoy a 30-point lead at the top following Saturday’s success at The Oval.
Tom Hall made 49, Stuart Applewhite 42 and Will Webster 35 not out as the visitors chalked up 164-6 off 40 overs, Andrew Christian 3-38 and Luke Regan 2-20 for the hosts.
Tudno were all removed for 96, Dave Markey 3-26, Peter Ford 2-8.

CARMEL & DISTRICT 2ND XI (14) 84-1 HAWARDEN PARK 3RD XI (1) 82-6

After limiting Hawarden to just 82-6 off 40 overs, Carmel were always big favourites to win this one.
Vipin James picked up 2-16 as the home attack turned the screws on the visiting batsman throughout their innings.
By contrast, Carmel batted freely to reach 84-1 in just 16.5 overs, Rhys Griffith 43, Jonathan Fisher 29 not out.

CLWB CRICED LLANRWST 2ND XI (14) 118-2 BETHESDA 2ND XI (1) 117-10

A fine weekend for Llanrwst as they celebrated a win double over Bethesda.
Alwyn Williams pocketed a superb 5-12 off nine overs as the Roosters bowled Pesda out for just 117, Adam Thomas 2-22, Ashley Rowlands 35 for the visitors.
Matty Lloyd made 41 and Williams 27 no as the home side eased to 118-2 and a 14-1 points split.

MARCHWIEL & WREXHAM 2ND XI (1) 91-10 DOLGELLAU 2ND XI (14) 189-10

Richard Rees led the chart with 80 and Callum Taylor contributed 35 as Dolgellau seconds posted an impressive 189 all out at Marchwiel Hall.
Jay Lee did best with the ball for the home side with 3-30.
Taylor then snared an outstanding 3-4 off 7.5 overs as the hosts were blown away for 91, Matthew Maslin with 2-7.

RUTHIN 2ND XI (14) 111-2 HALKYN 2ND XI (1) 108-10

Skipper Jamie Hughes blasted 65 not out as second-place Ruthin coasted to victory.
Inserted by the hosts, Halkyn seconds were all back in the pavilion for 108, Jonny Clayton 3-35, Richard Henderson 2-17 and Gareth Beach 2-22.
Ruthin got to 111-2 in 25.3 overs, Hughes’ unbeaten 65 including 13 fours and a six, Ieuan Wynne Lewis finishing on 31 no.