North Wales Cricket League Div One – Darren hits ton in Northop seconds win, Iroshan stars for Gwersyllt

NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE REPORTS

DIVISION ONE

Gwersyllt Park (13) 209-5 Hawarden Park (2) 78-3 (revised target 141 from 25 overs)

Iroshan De Silva led the way with 74 as leaders Gwersyllt remained top after a convincing win over Hawarden Park in a rain-affected encounter.

The skipper retired not out as the hosts, who won the toss and batted, set 209-5 off 45 overs, fellow opener Ethan McCarthy adding 47 and George Miles 37.

In reply, Hawarden faced a revised target of 141 from 25 overs due to weather interruptions, but could only manage 78-3.

Buckley (2) 133-10 Llay Welfare (13) 197-9

Deemantha Bandara’s vital 58 helped Llay post a winning total at Lane End.

The visitors made 197-9 off 45 overs, Bandara’s half-ton leading the charge with Tom Randall adding 41, Jack Gibson 2-18 and Adam Shaw 2-27 for Bucks.

The home response ended on 133 all out, Danny Peover 40, Randall and Tom Parry both scooping 3-18 for the winning side.

Connah’s Quay (4) 148-4 Conwy (11) 200-9

Conwy’s score of 200 proved to be enough, Connah’s Quay falling short of a revised target at Central Park.

Evan Williams struck 11 fours in his 63, Calum Jones notched 53 and Raj Britto 31 in the away effort for the loss of nine wickets, James Du Toit nabbing 5-29 and Joshua Clarke 4-36 for the home team.

With rain causing delays, the Quay eventually had to reach 172 off 36 overs for victory, but ended up 148-4, skipper Tom Hooson 42, Darren Jones 38 no and Du Toit 31.

Marchwiel & Wrexham (4) 144-7 Abergele (11) 187-10

A close one at Marchwiel Hall ended in a narrow triumph for away side Abergele.

Nathan Aldridge was top contributor with 39 as Gele were bowled out for 187 after calling the coin correctly and opting to bat, extras amounting to a very useful 31.

Phil Oddie scooped 3-51 and Sam Shoemark 2-20 for the home side, who were asked to make 154 in 34 overs for the win due to weather issues, but could only muster 144-7, captain George Forgrave 51, Rana Das 2-16 and Lewis Tolond 2-29 for the visitors, who celebrated an 11-4 points success.

Menai Bridge 2nd XI (3) 147-10 Dolgellau (12) 187-9

Sam Williams (51), Sion Francis (34) plus a generous extras total of 39 guided Dolgellau to a fine win at Tyn-y-Caeau on Anglesey.

The visitors chalked up 187-9 off 45 overs, Iwan Moore bagging 4-48 and Dion Owen 2-25 for the hosts.

Menai were then dismissed for 147, skipper Owen 40. Williams rounded off a great match with 4-33 for Dol, Jack Williamson 3-39 and Joe Williamson 2-27.

Northop 2nd XI (11) 240-9 Bethesda (4) 194-5

Plenty of runs at Flint Road, but it was a ton from Northop seconds’ Darren Williams that made the chief difference.
Williams hit 118 off 109 balls, including 17 fours and three sixes, while Matthew Mullarkey made 37 in the home effort of 240-9 off 45 overs, Ioan Roberts picking up 4-45 and Craig Newey 3-46 for the Ogwen outfit.

Pesda faced a revised target of 218 from 39.2 overs, but were limited to a nonetheless commendable 194-5.

Carwyn L Williams struck 66 and Richie Parry 39, the pair putting on an opening stand of 93, Ben Parker adding 32 no, Sandeep Anantharaman 2-29 for the victorious hosts.