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North Wales Cricket League Divisions 3-4: From 40 all out to 220-0! Quite a contrast in fortunes for our teams

Fifteen-year-old Cai Gwynne hit his first senior 50 last Saturday when he scored 52 for Llandudno 2nd XI versus Gresford 2nd XI. Picture/graphic: Llandudno CC – thank you very much

NORTH WALES CRICKET LEAGUE REPORTS – MAY 31

DIVISION THREE

Bersham (2) 169-10 Buckley 2nd XI (13) 174-5

Mathew Edge’s unbeaten 50 proved crucial as Buckley seconds clinched victory with four balls to spare.
Bersham won the toss and batted, being bowled out for 169 off 37.4 overs, Santha KJ topping the chart with 41 runs, Bhaskararao Bobbili adding 34.
For the visitors, Tom Pool picked up 3-24, Edge 3-41 and Jatin Sharma 2-24.
Opener Gary Mayers made 31 for the Bucks, but it needed an unbroken sixth-wicket stand between Edge (50 not out) and Johnny Hewitt (15 no) to reach 174-5 off 39.2.

Bethesda 2nd XI (1) 53-5 Denbigh 2nd XI (14) 202-8

Put into bat, Denbigh seconds set a winning total of 202-8, Finlay Rooke-Hart 39 and Jake Hall 30, Sopan Patil 2-15 off eight for hosts Bethesda seconds.
In a rain-affected encounter, Pesda faced a revised target of 143, but could only muster 53-5, John Lloyd-Williams an excellent 3-9 off seven to guide the visitors to a 68-run triumph.

Conwy 2nd XI (12) 152-9 Hawarden Park 2nd XI (3) 121-10

Opener Ben Callow did best with 42 as Conwy seconds posted 152-9 off 40, Owen Ford 3-20 and Thomas Phillips 3-24 for Hawarden, who were bowled out for 121, Ford 30, Guto Davies and Callum Davies both 3-21 for the winning hosts, Bailey Davies 2-9 and Rory Gray-Thomas 2-11 from eight.

Gwersyllt Park 2nd XI (11) 146-9 Abergele 2nd XI (4) 136-10

A tight encounter saw Gwersyllt Park seconds win by 10 runs after making a modest 146-9 off 40, opener Ted Pearson 40, Wasim Ali bagging 5-28 and Osian Murray Williams 2-23 for the visitors.
Murray Williams made a fine 67, but lacked support as Gele were dismissed for 136, Ollie Griffiths 3-8, Alfie Lythgoe 2-13 and Ryan McCarthy 2-27 for 11-4 points victors Park.

Llandudno 2nd XI (1) 164-6 Gresford 2nd XI (14) 167-3

Opener Gez Jones was Gresford’s hero with an unbeaten century as the visitors triumphed by seven wickets at The Oval.
Fifteen-year-old Cai Gwynne hit his first senior 50 for Llandudno, who were inserted by the opposition and delivered 164-6 from their 40.
Gwynne’s half-ton (52) was the highlight, with Andrew Christian adding 34 and Daniel James 31, Oliver Jones 2-27 for the Wrexham side.
Gresford replied in emphatic style, reaching 167-3 off just 28.2 overs, Jones finishing 104 not out and Danny Griffin 37 no in an undefeated, match-clinching fourth-wicket partnership, Mike Gwynne pocketing 2-26 for the hosts.

Mold 2nd XI (12) 187-6 Clwb Criced Caernarfon (3) 183-6

David Graham’s unbeaten 66 proved key as Mold seconds defeated Caernarfon by four wickets at Chester Road.
Asked to bat, the Cofis produced a decent score of 183-6, Grant Peisley 47 and Ian Morgan 36, Henry Roberts 2-23 and Graham 2-42 for the home side.
Mold made it to 187-6 in 37.5 to seal a 12-3 points verdict.
Graham’s crucial innings was well supported by Daniel Williams (48), while Monis Altaf scooped 2-19 and Shahin Papon 2-45 for the visitors.

DIVISION FOUR

Brymbo 3rd XI (13) 165-8 Dolgellau 2nd XI (2) 100-5

Second-place Brymbo thirds were clear winners at Dodleston School but visiting bowler Alex Yorke certainly made a lasting impression.
Skipper and opener Charlie Croasdale made 52 and Tomos Rhys 36 not out in the Steelmen’s effort of 165-8, while Yorke claimed a remarkable 7-22 off eight and was the only bowler to take wickets, with the other home dismissal a run out.
Dolgellau seconds were limited to 100-5, Philip Deane 61 and Dan Williams 31 no, Tomos Rhys an excellent 2-9 off eight and Luca Brooks 2-20 for the Wrexham area hosts.

Carmel & District 2nd XI (0) 57-10 Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn (15) 194-6

Eight straight wins for leaders by 18 points Mynydd Isa and Maeshafn, who were untouchable at Pen-y-Gelli.
Invited to bat, the visitors chalked up 194-6, Umang Desai 42, Abs Dey 40 and Aryaman Arora 35, Cameron Ackroyd a tidy 2-22 for Carmel, who were then sent packing for a paltry 57.
Nick Hughes made a spirited 26 before being run out, Naseer Ahmadzai snapping up 3-7 for the winners.

Clwb Criced Y Bala (4) 148-9 Marchwiel and Wrexham 2nd XI (11) 152-8

Nick Husbands top-scored for Marchwiel and Wrexham 2nd XI

Newcomers Bala came the closest they had managed yet to a victory but ended up losers by just four runs at Castle Park.
The Lakesiders won the toss and asked the visitors to take first knock, Marchwiel and Wrexham making 152-8 off 40 overs, Nick Husbands 45 and skipper Anthony Morris 36, Jason Jones a superb 3-10 off eight for the hosts, with Doug Hughes grabbing 2-28 and Doug Mackintosh 2-42.
Bala gave it a great go in reply, but finished just short on 148-9, captain Jason Jones making it a day to remember with 77 not out, Morris a magical 5-11 off eight and Ed Greening 2-21 for the Wrexham area travellers.
A great game of cricket.

Halkyn 2nd XI (14) 41-2 Bersham 2nd XI (1) 40-10

Gareth Thomas was in the wickets for Halkyn seconds

Comfortable for Halkyn seconds as they rolled over Bersham seconds for just 40, Sam Hamilton 4-15, Gareth Thomas 3-5 and Dylan Wilson 2-7 and replied with 41-2 off 8.3 to secure a 14-1 verdict, Aaron Thomas dominating with 32 not out.

Llanrwst 2nd XI (3) 135-5 Hawarden Park 3rd XI (3) 32-4 – abandoned

The weather won at Gwydir Park after Llanrwst seconds set 135-5 off a reduced 30 overs, Leon Doran 65 and Lee Thomas 31, Osbourne Allen 3-14 for the visitors, who were 32-4 when the rain had the final say, Gaz Jones 2-6.

Pwllheli 2nd XI (0) 216-3 Ruthin 2nd XI (15) 220-0

How unfortunate must you feel after setting a great total of 216-3, only to lose the match by 10 wickets!
This was a rare occasion in North Wales this season where batsmen were totally on top.
Bottom side Pwllheli seconds elected to bat and amassed 200 plus off their 40 overs, Neil Murray Williams 105 not out and Adam Williams 55, then Ruthin seconds remarkably made it to 220 without loss off 34.1, Toby Unsworth a career best 125 not out, hitting 18 fours, while fellow opener Jonas Roberts ended unbeaten on 70.
Not a day for the bowlers!

STAR PERFORMERS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

BATTING 🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏

Toby Unsworth (Ruthin 2nd XI) 125 not out
Neil Murray Williams (Pwllheli 2nd XI) 105 not out
Gez Jones (Gresford 2nd XI) 104 not out
Jason Jones (Clwb Criced y Bala) 77 not out
Jonas Roberts (Ruthin 2nd XI) 70 not out

BOWLING 🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏

Alex Yorke (Dolgellau 2nd XI) 7-22
Anthony Morris (Marchwiel and Wrexham 2nd XI) 5-11
Wasim Ali (Abergele 2nd XI) 5-28
Sam Hamilton (Halkyn 2nd XI) 4-15
Gareth Thomas (Halkyn 2nd XI) 3-5

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