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CRICKET: Chirk players honour former skipper

Chirk 2nd XI players observe a minute’s silence in honour of former skipper Stephen Conner. Picture: BRIAN EADON – much thanks

Whittington 1st XI (14) 213-4 Chirk 2nd XI (10) 195-5

Chirk players observed a minute’s silence before the game in tribute to former captain Stephen Conner, who passed away recently.

The 2nd XI delivered a strong performance befitting their much-missed friend as they earned a draw at Whittington.

The Shropshire hosts won the toss and batted, posting 213-4 off 40 overs, Craig Roberts top-scoring with 58.

In reply, Chirk batted out their 40 overs and finished on a very commendable 195-5, skipper Dale Randall leading the way with 67.

Opener Barry Wilding made 50 and David Lunt 26, Whittington claimed the better of the points 14-10.

SHROPSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET LEAGUE FIXTURES – SATURDAY, JULY 26

DIVISION ONE (12.30 pm)
Newport 1st XI v Chirk 1st XI

DIVISION SEVEN (1 pm)
Chirk 2nd XI v Harcourt 1st XI

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