Chairman in the runs as YG's lose in in two closely fought matches

In spite of David O’kelly scoring the first century for a YG’ since 2017 The YG’s lost to The Harrow Wanderers by two wickets on Friday 5th July.

David’s fine century was well supported by Geoff Barker - 49 and with a healthy quotas of extras the YG’s declared on 202 for 5.

In reply the YG’s bowled well and had The Wanderers 98-5 , with Chris Stride taking three wickets and Neil Reader two. However strong lower order batting and a great knock D Puri (90) saw the Wanderers Home by two wickets. A terrific game of cricket.

On Sunday The YG’s welcomed the Pocklington Pixies . Batting was tough for the YG’s with only David O’kelly (60) scoring above 30. The team were bowled out for 169.

In reply the YG’s bowled well but were not able to stop the Pocklington Pixies reaching their target with two overs and three wickets to spare.

Two close finishes and a good week of Cricket. The YG’s will be looking forward to posting anther win soon.

YG's looking to get back to winning ways

With the season in full swing and a warmer spell of weather the YG’s are looking to find the early season form which saw them win their first four matches.

The last month has seen two cancellations due to the weather with Giggleswick School and York University, and Borderers unfortunately unable to get a side together

We have lost matches to The West Riding ( a low scoring game ) and to The Cheshire Gents and The Halifax Nomads - both by 5 wickets in well fought matches that could easily have resulted in draws.

In between the club hosted its annual 6-a-side competition which provided to be a thoroughly enjoyable day for all who took part.

An update with news from the three games being played in the first week of July will follow soon. Long may the dry warm weather continue.

Ampleforth Boys beat the YG's in the last over of play

A terrific game of cricket at Ampleforth College with a win for the boys in the last over of play.

The YG’s batted first and had quite a rollercoaster of an innings. Two down inside 20 minutes then a recovery to 90 for 3 with W Shaw making a very good 49. A middle order collapse saw the YG’s collapse to 103 for 7. However Bevan Fawcett (77) led a recovery with the help of Phil Holland (29) and got the team to a very respectful 195 for 9

In reply the boys always looked in control of the chase as the YG’s gifted a few runs in the field and always felt to be a bowler light. However with tight bowling by Pankaj Saini and Phil Holland during the late stages of the game, a very nervy finish ensued and with a couple of run outs the boys slipped from 149-1 to 186 for 6.

With the last over of play in the day the boys still needed 5 to win. They got over the line with two balls to spare.

Paul White commented that it was ‘an excellent and most entertaining game”

Can the YG’s get back to winning ways in their next fixture?

YG's strong start to the season stalls with back to back defeats

The YG’s lost to St Peters School in the week in a keenly fought match. Batting first St Peters bowled tightly and restricted the Yg’s to 155 all out. Bevan Fawcett constructed a well made fifty and Angus Shaw provided the innings with much need momentum late on with a quick fire 24.

In response St Peters reached their target with a few overs to spare to inflict the clubs first defeat of the season.

Travelling to Ampleforth on the bank holiday Sunday the YG’s came second against a strong OACC at Ampleforth. 
Batting first, YGs never really built on a strong start. Harry Glatman scored a Vince-like 45 but no one else kicked on. 174-8 looked short of par and so it proved. The OACC openers got away quickly and despite one wicket either side of tea, OACC got the runs comfortably.

The YG’s will hope to be back to winning ways when they take on the Borderers at Cliffe Hall on Sunday 2nd June.

For the second season in a row the YG's dug in to dig deep to salvage draw against The Hawks

For the second season in a row the YG’s dug deep to salvage a draw with the prospect of a heavy defeat on the cards.

The Hawks with several players still missing at midday opted to bat first. Conditions were never easy with the odd ball misbehaving. The YG’s bowled well. AJ. Clarke 1-15 off ten overs was exceptional, as was Pankaj Saini 5-43 off 12.5 overs. Richard Exley also bowled well with 1-30 off 9 . Charlie Parker was the pick of their batsmen with a classy 61 in a total of 164-9 dec.

In response the YG’s got off to a terrible start and in the 15 minutes before tea were reduced to 6-3. Things did not improve much after refreshments and at 34-7 with 19 overs left in the days play the writing was on the wall. What followed was a superb rear guard action. Firstly with a mature knock by Daniel Toone (16), then A j Clarke 29 and some masterly defensive play by Matt Tolson 6 not out and Neil Dale 1 not out we held on to be 86-9 at close of play.

As always an enjoyable days cricket with the Hawks and we look forward to putting them on the back foot next time. So we were second best today but a draw is a draw and we move on to St Peter’s in the week undefeated for the season.

YG's continue fine start to the season

Our Chairman David O’Kelly reminds us once again of his batting credentials batting patiently throughout the innings against Pocklington School to finish on 72 not out. In the mid week afternoon fixture, The YG’s lost regular wickets but Bevan Fawcett scored a sparkling 44 off 34 balls to help push the side to a decect 176-6 after 40 overs.

In reply Pocklington got off to steady start with a 37 run opening partnership. All the YG bowlers were economical though especially M Johnson with 6-1 off 6 overs. In a need to press on Chris Stride exploited the situation perfectly with a fine 5-18 off 6 overs and Pocklington were bowled out for just 96 off 29 overs.

A fine 88 run win and a great all round team performance.

Well done to Geoff Barker on his Match Managing. Unfortunately he broke a finger whilst keeping wicket so his season has been put on hold for now.

Can the YG’s continue this good start to the season? This Sunday we host the Hawks - always a stern test for the club

Three Out of Three For The YG's

The club has made a great start to the season having now won all three matches. Following a convincing win against The Woodhouse Grange Academy, the YG’s have gone on to beat both Leeds University on Friday 3rd May and York Wanderers on the Sunday.

Against Leeds Uni the YG’s batted first declaring on 177 for 6. Notable contributions from R Hucker (34), B Fawcett (45) and R Exley (50 not out). In reply Leeds were bowled out for 100. Angus Shaw the pick of the attack with 4-29, and well supported by R Hucker opening the attack with 3-21.

Sunday’s match against the York Wanderers was a short lived affair. Opting to bat first the Wanderers were bowled out for just 45 in 31 overs. A.J Clarke and T. Ingham both taking three wickets a piece. J Rowett and G Barker knocked the runs off in just 8 overs.

Sunday sees the arrival of Sheffield University Staff. Can we keep our 100 per cent start Orwell the wheels fall off?