Congratulations to YG member James van der Merwe who hit a stunning double hundred in a match winning performance against Leeds University on the 29th April.
James Van De Merwe - retiring on 200 not out.
We might need to check our archives but Paul White thinks this is only the second time the feat has been achieve by a YG player. In a remarkable knock that contained 30 fours and 9 sixes James retired on 200 as the YG’s posted a formidable total of 308 for 5 off 44.2 overs. Ryan Lockwood was the second highest scorer with 31 not out.
The YG’s team who took on Leeds University on a sunny warm day at Escrick - 29th April.
In response Leeds University were bowled out for 195 with 7 overs play left in the day. The YG’s utilised 7 bowlers with wickets for all bar Phil Holland. M Chatham was the most successful with 3-35 but in the day that belonged to James he managed to bag a couple of wickets for himself.
James was awarded his club cap last season and has become a regular player. It’s wonderful to welcome a new member the club and see him flourish in the side. Along with several other regulars we really appreciate his commitment to the club and look forward to many more match winning performances.
The season to date in brief
So far this season the club have won two and lost two games. We had a narrow victory in the season opener against Eastrington on 17th April. This friendly fixture saw three generations of the Dales take to the field for the first time. Grandad Neil, father Jason and son Oscar!
The three generations of the Dales.
The following two Wednesday’s saw the YG ’s take on Ampleforth College and Scarborough College at the prestigious North Marine Road Ground in Scarborough. Two thoroughly enjoyable matches on the coast saw both college sides victorious. Match reports are being compiled and when completed a link will be sent in a future newsfeed.
YG’s team v Ampleforth College - Wednesday 20th April — North Marine Road, Scarborough
YG’s and Scarborough College teams - Wednesday 27th April — North Marine Road, Scarborough
Pictures from all the matches so far have been uploaded to the 2022 picture gallery. Click on the button below to take a look. The galleries will be updated on a regular basis so please be sure to check in to these pages on our website.
The YG’s take on St Peters School tomorrow at St Peter’s - 1.30 pm start. Good luck to Charlie Elliott and his team. Match report to follow.