YG’s v Cheshire Gents - 8th July
The Yorkshire Gentlemen, captained by Neil Dale, won the toss and chose to bat. Openers Geoff Barker and David O'Kelly batted sensibly and carefully. Thanks to a series of leg side boundaries from Barker the score started to tick along, he was the aggressor in the partnership but was dismissed for 33, the score on 53.
James Rossington and James Van Der Merwe both chipped in with 18 whilst David carried on. The introduction of C. Baker marked the start of a collapse for the Gents, he took 5 wickets in a 9 over spell. Opposition captain and YG's member Wayne Goldstein returned to remove O'Kelly for a top score of 69 and the innings ended shortly after on 169.
In reply runs the Cheshire gents made a good start targeting several of our bowlers in the first 14 overs. Alex Bindloss kept his end tight conceding only 12 runs from 7 overs, but 58 runs came from the other end. Chaminda was batting extremely well and reach his 50 in the 16th over. He proceeded to move through the gear scoring all around the ground.
Christopher Stride was able to take two quick wickets to apply a temporary break ending a 92 run opening partnership but the damage was already done. Drinks were taken at 5pm and the run chase was wrapped up 20 minutes later. Scott Coates did remove centurion Chaminda with the score levels, but it was a well deserved victory for our visitors who chased down 169 in 31 overs.
It was an enjoyable days cricket and we look forward to welcoming them back next season.
Man of the Match for YG's David O'Kelly.
YG’S vs Harrow Wanderers - 9th July
The Yorkshire Gentlemen played their second game in as many days and once again chose to bat. Captain of the day was James Rossington.
The Gents lost wickets regularly and despite opener Malloch batting well for his 42 the home team found themselves 107-8 still with a lot of time left in the game. Number 10 Tom Rossington helped his brother out immensely as he batted very well for 32, the Gents last two wickets adding 50 crucial runs ending on a respectable 157.
In reply 6 overs were bowled before the tea break in which the Wanders negotiated well moving to 21 without loss. Alex Bindloss struck in his second over after tea and then once again in his next over, continuing from his good bowling the previous day. Scott Coates also chipped in making a break through, the game was swinging towards the gents with the Wanders 45-3.
Harrows Richardson brothers were now at the crease and they started to steadily rebuild and took in game into the final 20 overs, the YG's needing 7 wickets and the Wanders needing 74. The Gents needed to break this partnership and the man to do it was Dewi Winkle, he removed both the brothers in the same over and kept the Gents in the game.
Captain Rossington still needed wickets and he rolled with dice as he turned to O'Kelly. It seemed to have back fired as his second over was hit for 16 but he kept him on and was rewarded. O'Kelly took 4 wickets in 4 overs, the Wanders stumbling to 125-9. Only 7 overs left to score 33 Chopra kept going for the win after striking a six and 2 fours, Harrow found themselves only needing 10 for victory but O'Kelly pulled through again bowling Chopra to secure the game and claiming himself a 5 wicket haul in the process.
Man of the Match David O'Kelly
Thanks to Alex Bindloss for the match reports and Paul White for the photography and score sheets.
More news feeds coming up as the YG’s take on the 40 Club today and Romany at the weekend. Good luck to both teams match managed by senior Dale (Neil) on Wednesday and junior Dale (Jason) on Sunday.