North Wales Women’s Cricket League – double joy for Northop, Llandudno and Northop Hall

NORTH WALES WOMEN’S CRICKET LEAGUE – REPORTS MAY 21, 2023

EAST DIVISION

The first ever matches in the new North Wales Cricket League East Division last Sunday saw both Northop and Northop Hall enjoy a double success.

RESULTS

Halkyn (16 pts) 127-2 (16) Net Score 317
Buckley (5 pts) 103-2 (16) Net Score 293
Put into bat, Halkyn made 127-2 off their 16 overs with Heather Astley scoring 20, Jennifer Davies 16, Alison Thomas and Nicky Napper 10 apiece.
Buckley were limited to 103-2 in reply.
Halkyn won by 24 runs.

Northop (15 pts) 111-6 (16) Net Score 281
Gwersyllt Park (6 pts) 88-3 (16) Net Score 273
Invited to bat, Northop posted 111-6, Lynsey McLoughlin 11, Alyson Oates 14 (net 9), Matilda Price-Roberts 13 (net 8).
In response, Gwersyllt Park reached 88-3, Emily Niamh-Davies 27 (net 22), captain Bethan Jones 11,.
Northop won by eight runs.

Northop Hall (10 pts) 154-2 (16) Net Score 344
Buckley (0 pts) 71-2 (16) Net Score 261
Stephanie Noonan top-scored with 40 as Northop Hall set a mighty 154-2 after winning the toss and deciding to bat.
Becky Hicks 24 (net 19), Kathryn Rhymer 19, Hollie Sigsworth 19 (14), captain Sara Williams (12) and Emma Jones (10) also batted well.
Buckley responded with 71-2.
Northop Hall won by 83 runs

Halkyn (2 pts) 58-2 (16) Net Score 248
Northop Hall (16 pts) 144-2 (16) Net Score 334
After being inserted by the opposition, Halkyn could only muster 58-2.
The Hall hit back with a much bigger 144-2, Stephanie Noonan 30, Hollie Sigsworth 30, Liz Kennedy 16, Becky Hicks 13, Emma Jones 15 (net 10) and Sara Williams 10.
Hall won by 86 runs

Northop (16 pts) 114-6 (16) Net Score 284
Carmel and District (6) 81-4 (16) Net Score 261
Asked to take first knock, Carmel set 81-4, Ann Roberts and Seren Roberts both 2-13 for the opposition.
Northop’s score was 114-6, Matilda Price-Roberts 21 (net 16), captain Jane Williams 20 (net 15) and Ann Roberts 12.

Next matches: June 11

WEST DIVISION

Bethesda are still top of the table despite suffering their second defeat of the season – by just one run against Llandudno Originals.

RESULTS

Bethesda (20 pts) 175-5 (16) Net Score 350
Menai Bridge (6 pts) 104-11 (16) Net Score 249
Put into bat, Bethesda rattled up 175-5 off their 16 overs.
Bethan Briggs struck 31, Ellie Creek 26 (net 21), Millie Forte 20 and Celyn Rhys 17 (net 12).
Menai Bridge lost 11 wickets in reply for 104 runs, Ellie Creek grabbing 4-9 for Pesda, Millie Forte 2-22.
Bethesda won by 101 runs

Menai Bridge (3 pts) 87-2 (16) Net Score 277
Llandudno Originals (15) 124-1 (16) Net Score 319
Laura Lambe led the scoring with 26 as Llandudno, who called the coin correctly and batted, piled up 124-1 off 16, Charlotte Mckinley 17, Sophie Deering 15 and Clare Freeman 12.
Menai were restricted to 87-2
Llandudno won by 42 runs

Bethesda (5 pts) 120-4 (16) Net Score 300
Llandudno Original (16 pts) 116-3 (16) Net Score 301
Llandudno batted first and made 116-3 for a net 301, Charlotte Mckinley 19, Laura Lambe 11 and Brittany Loughborough 10.
Bethesda were then restricted to 120-4, meaning Tudno finished on top by just a single run.
Ellie Creek hit 19 and Mannon Briggs 14, Erin Deering 2-21 for the winning team.

Next matches: June 4