North Wales Cricket League reports divisions 1-4: Bangor 2nds pair put on 207, ‘Perry’ claims six for Halkyn
NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE REPORTS – MAY 13
DIVISION ONE
Bethesda (4) 187-8 Conwy (11) 201-7
Strong upper-order batting enabled Conwy to set a match-winning total in a tight battle at Parc Villa.
Put into bat, the visitors posted 201-7 off 45 overs, Evan Williams (42) and Dan Davies (41) best contributors in an innings full of useful knocks.
Andrew Day was Pesda’s most successful bowler with 3-43.
The hosts gave it a good go in reply, but finished short on 187-8 despite a fine 57 not out from Ben Parker, plus 45 by opener Matthew Harrington and Ashley Rowlands’ powerful 38 off 24 balls, including three sixes.
Guto Davies returned most impressive figures for Conwy of 2-20.
Connah’s Quay (15) 84-0 Marchwiel and Wrexham (0) 81-10
It was a good decision by Connah’s Quay to field first with visitors Marchwiel and Wrexham collapsing to 81 all out.
Joshua Clarke scooped 3-17 and Mali Auty 3-25 for the hosts, James Du Toit collecting 2-7 and Darren Leach conceding just three runs off nine overs, taking one wicket.
Quay coasted to 84-0 in 13.3 overs, Du Toit leading the charge with 59 not out off 47 deliveries with five fours and four sixes, Auty 15 no.
Dolgellau (13) 130-4 Hawarden Park (2) 129-8
After limiting Hawarden Park to a relatively low total, Dolgellau went on to win comfortably.
The visitors won the toss and chose to bat, but could only muster 129-8 off 45 overs, openers Owen Skillander (26) and skipper Campbell Marr (25) putting on 64 before the bowlers got on top.
Jaco Oosthuizen nabbed 2-19 and Sion Francis 2-37 for the home side, who went on to reach 130-4 off 33.3, Morgan Yorke (50 not out) and Oosthuizen (27 no) forming an unbroken stand of 71 for the fifth wicket.
Ian Martin took 3-26 and Michael Wootton 1-1 off five for the visitors.
Llay Welfare (3) 98-10 Gwersyllt Park (12) 101-6
Neil Pearson’s fine form continued for Gwersyllt as he grabbed 5-14 in his team’s win at The Ring.
Pearson’s return came off 6.3 overs, Llay being dismissed for just 98 after they were put in, Iroshan De Silva taking 2-13 and Daniel Jones 2-27.
It was not quite a stroll in the park for Gwersyllt when they batted, but they managed to get home on 101-6 off 29.4, De Silva making 37, veteran David Phennah 4-30 for the hosts.
Menai Bridge 2nd XI (11) 205-8 Abergele (4) 195-10
Despite a club best 95 from opener Mark Everall, Abergele were not quite able to reach the winning post at Tyn-y-Caeau.
Hosts Menai Bridge seconds called the coin correctly and batted, setting a formidable 205-8 off their 45 overs, Matt Bixby 53, Ben Roberts 43 and Edward Gadsby 34, Edward Rooney gathering 3-37 and Lewis Tolond 2-29 for the visitors.
Everall’s effort saw him finish just five short of a ton in reply, but he lacked partners who could make a crucial contribution, Karl Higgins best with 22.
Liam Stone produced Menai’s most eye-catching return of 2-28 as they took the points 11-4 after a 10-run triumph.
Northop 2nd XI (13) 144-10 Buckley (2) 69-10
Asked to bat at Flint Road, Northop seconds were dismissed for 144, Chris Brooks best of the batting with 35.
Mike Wootton took an impressive 4-12 off six, Lee Taylor snapped up 3-34 and Mathew Edge 2-17 for the visitors.
Bucks were then blasted away for just 69. No doubt the loss of so many key players to other clubs this season has hit them hard.
Skipper Louis Parry made 25, while for Northop, Sion Ferguson pouched 4-16, Joe Griffiths 3-15 and Sandeep Anantharaman 3-18.
DIVISION TWO
Bangor 2nd XI (15) 209-1 Mold 2nd XI (0) 73-10
Low totals have been a feature of the early part of the season in the North Wales Cricket League, but Bangor seconds’ opening batsmen bucked the trend on Saturday.
Sion Evans (103) and Tomos Davies (84 not out) produced a first wicket stand of 207 as the hosts, who elected to bat, piled up 209-1 off 40 overs.
For Evans, it was a second-highest ever club score, just failing to pass the 104 he made for Bangor thirds at Abergele in 2019.
Davies’ 84 was his best for the seconds, his four higher career scores being compiled for the thirds.
Mold seconds were rolled over for 73 in response, Gareth Edwards 3-8 from eight, Davies completing a fine match with 3-10 and Subhan Khan 2-19.
Bersham (2) 67-10 Brymbo 2nd XI (13) 119-10
Joss Roberts top-scored with 28 as Brymbo seconds were bowled out for 119 after being put into bat, Santhu Kj 4-18 and Arjun Ar 3-23 for the hosts.
Bersham were then blitzed out for just 67, Ross Roberts 3-13 and Sam Aplin 2-8 for the Steelmen.
Buckley 2nd XI (3) 0-0 Llanrwst (3) 0-0
Match cancelled
Gresford 2nd XI (3) 141-4 Pontblyddyn 2nd XI (12) 143-7
Dave Evans’ vital innings of 58 did much to ensure Pontblyddyn seconds reached their winning target at Clappers Lane.
Inserted by the visitors, Gresford seconds set 141-4 off 40 overs, Gez Jones 50, skipper George Morris 35 and Harry Morris 31, Ioan Jones taking 2-20 for Pont.
The away side made it to 143-7 with three balls to spare, Davies with the decisive half-ton, Matt Daulby 3-29 and Oliver Jones 2-16 for the hosts.
Hawarden Park 2nd XI (4) 140-9 Mochdre 2nd XI (11) 157-9
Captain Scott Roberts led a useful combined effort from Mochdre seconds’ top five batsmen, topping the chart with 30 runs, Imran Khattak notching 4-27 for the hosts.
In reply, Hawarden were restricted to 140-9, Craig Wilson 34, Finlay Jones 2-19 and Andrew Butlin 2-25 for the victors.
St Asaph 2nd XI (15) 93-1 Carmel and District (0) 92-8
Skipper Ben Sim’s 27 was the highest score in Carmel’s below par total of 92-8, Elliot Morris 3-10 and Elliot Goddard 2-13 for the Saints.
Asaph seconds skipped to 93-1 off 12.1, captain Ben Murphy hitting an unbeaten 61 off 45 balls and sharing in a first-wicket partnership of 89 with David Lloyd (30).
DIVISION THREE
Conwy 2nd XI (3) 141-8 Denbigh 2nd XI (12) 169-6
Opener Jon Eccles struck a commanding 81 not out as Denbigh seconds came up with 169-6 off 40 overs, Alex Price 2-28 for the hosts.
Conwy seconds’ response ended on 141-8, Ian Hall 3-9, Simon Williams 2-17 for the visitors, winners by 28 runs.
Corwen (13) 139-4 Clwb Criced Caernarfon (2) 138-7
Simon Harrison took 3-21 and Gareth Rigden 2-14 as Corwen kept Caernarfon down to 139-7 after asking them to bat, Monis Altaf best with 29.
Harry Pooler finished 46 not out as the hosts made it to 139-4 for a six-wicket triumph, Tom King 27 and Altaf 2-25 for the Cofis.
Gwersyllt Park 2nd XI (11) 121-8 Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn (4) 117-10
Just four runs separated the teams in a low-scoring event.
Park seconds were asked to bat and offered 121-8, extras the top contributor with 26, Umang Desai 3-16 for the travellers.
Mynydd Isa and Maeshafn finished just short on 117 all out, Sivaraman Seramanperuman hitting a match-highest 34, while for the hosts Ted Pearson claimed 2-6 and Michael Griffiths 2-15.
Llandudno 2nd XI (2) 150-7 Connah’s Quay 2nd XI (13) 151-5
David Barlow (38) and Andrew Christian (32) put on 66 for the first wicket as Llandudno seconds set 150-7 at The Oval, Hannah Thornton adding 28 down the order.
Nick Pratt snapped up 3-19 and Chris Boden 2-29 for the Deesiders, who hit back with a winning 151-5 in just 26.4.
Skipper Boden struck 42, Jake Chare 27 and Jack Griffiths 26 no, Thornton 2-39 for the hosts.
Ruthin (14) 80-2 Bethesda 2nd XI (1) 79-10
Matthew Duckworth snared 5-5 off 4.4 overs and Oliver Jones claimed 2-10 as Ruthin sent Bethesda seconds tumbling out for 79.
Ruthin took their time in getting to 80-2 in 26, Sion Hughes 27 no.
DIVISION FOUR
Abergele 2nd XI (1) 117-10 Halkyn 2nd XI (14) 119-2
Gareth ‘Perry’ Thomas grabbed 6-30 as Halkyn seconds bowled out Abergele seconds for 117 at Pentre Mawr Park, Sebin Sebastion shining brightest in the home batting with 49.
Sion Barnes also took 2-20 for Halkyn, who eased to a winning 119-2, Muhammad Bajwa with 49 no and Aaron Thomas finishing unbeaten on 40.
Carmel and District 2nd XI (-15) Pwllheli (15)
Carmel conceded.
Hawarden Park 3rd XI (14) 83-3 Bersham 2nd XI (1) 82-10
Put into bat, Bersham were skittled out for 82, Jamie Leek (3-9), Osbourne Allen (2-9), Antonio Carrino (2-16) and Ela Closs-Sharp 2-21 all doing well with the ball for the hosts.
Carrino then cracked 52 not out as Park reached 83-3 in just 22.4 overs to secure a 14-1 points, seven-wicket win.
Llanrwst 2nd XI (4) 73-10 Dolgellau 2nd XI (11) 89-10
Dolgellau seconds’ low score of 89 actually ended up enough to land them a victory at Parc Gwydir.
Dewi Parry took 3-19, Lee Thomas 2-5 and Gaz Jones 2-11 for Llanrwst, who were asked to field first.
Dol’s Iwan Parry then picked up 3-9 as the Rwsters were all back in the hutch for 73, Joel Eynon 2-3, Richard Rees 2-13. Points: 11-4 to Dolgellau seconds.
Marchwiel and Wrexham 2nd XI (4) 118-7 Ruthin 2nd XI (11) 143-5
After being asked to take first knock, Ruthin seconds had Gareth Beach (39), Aled Owen (30 not out) and Ieuan Wynne Lewis (28) to mainly thank for setting a total of 143-5, Jeremy Wilks 2-15 for the home team.
Ryan Williams scored a fine 47 for the hosts in their reply, but that effort ended on 118-7, Beach completing a great game with 3-27 for the away side.