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Harrison Jones hits decisive 78 in Wales NC North eight-run victory

Denbigh’s Harrison Jones hit a fine 78 for Wales NC North. Pictures: DANIEL PURDIE – many thanks

Wales NC 273-8 (50)
Leeds Beckett University 265-3 (50)
Wales NC won by 8 runs

Denbigh’s Harrison Jones completed a great weekend by top-scoring for Wales NC North a day after his club defeated champions St Asaph in the North Wales League Premier Division.

Opener Jones struck 78 as Wales posted a challenging 273-8 in their 50-over contest against Leeds Beckett University at Brymbo SSC on Sunday.

Jones hit eight fours and three sixes in his 99-ball effort,

Wales NC North captain Will Ryan scored 43

Skipper William Ryan added 43 for the hosts, sharing a third-wicket stand of 99 with Jones.

Young wicket-keeper Cian Williams of Bangor CC also made a very useful 24 not out, hitting one six, while William Norman and Luke Russell added 21 apiece.

Jason Foulkes took a wicket for the home side

In reply, the students finished just short of victory on 265-3, Sam Aplin and Jason Foulkes claiming a wicket each for the home side.

Brymbo’s Sam Aplin

WALES NC NORTH

William Ryan (captain – St Asaph)
Elliott Hughes (Llandudno)
Harrison Jones (Denbigh)
Nathanael Scott (St Asaph)
William Norman (St Asaph)
Luke Russell (Colwyn Bay)
Matt Thompson (Gresford)
Cian Williams (Bangor)
Jack Parry (Colwyn Bay)
Lewis Cole (Gwersyllt Park)
Jason Foulkes (Nantwich)

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