YG's wrap up the season with win over Sheffield University Staff

YG's wrap up the season with win over Sheffield University Staff

The Gents took on Sheffield University Staff in the final game of the infamous 2020 season. It was a bitterly cold day with a strong wind blowing towards the pavilion, the YG's flag clear to be seen throughout.

The toss was won by the home team who chose to bat, a common occurrence this season. A similar occurrence was the Gents slow start, they had moved to just 42 when drinks were taken at the halfway mark. When Gents opener Will Shaw was dismissed he boldly claimed 'we could defend 80 on this pitch'.

YG's back in action with superb win against The Hawks

YG's back in action with superb win against The Hawks

After a week's break the YG's returned to Escrick Park to face The Hawks.

With rainfall over night and cloudy skies Gents captain Jason Dale won the toss and inserted the visitors. He was rewarded for this decision thanks to some fine bowling from Will Middleton (2-18), Alex Bindloss (2-32) and Jordan Richardson (2-30)- at one stage reducing The Hawks to 33-4.

Opening batsman J. Priestlery set about repairing the damage. He had his fair share of fortune on the way, being put down 3 times; originally when he was 15. He punished the YGs for their errors and went on to make 51.

It was a particularly poor fielding performance by the home team who in total dropped 7 catches. Despite this they were able to keep taking wickets, the 7th wicket falling in the 27th over with the score on 124. This began a partnership between D. Rock and W. Topham who dealt almost purely in boundaries for the remainder of the innings. D. Rock with an array of scintilating shots scoring 62 with 6 sixes and three 4s. This crucial 8th wicket partnership of 65 helped the Hawks post a very respectable total of 197-8 off the 40 overs.

Winning Run ends with defeat to Free Foresters

Match report by Alex Bindloss

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A YG's side which featured 6 of the victorious players from the previous weekend hosted a young Free Forester's side which included the nephew of England legend Chris Tavare. With rain threatening to be an issue later in the day an early 12.30 start was implemented.

The toss was won by the Free Foresters and so the home side took to the field. The YG's started well, taking wickets regularly with the visitors reduced to 80-8 off 21 overs. 3 wickets going to seamer A.Bindloss (3-20), one of the 3 left arm quicks at Captain Holland's disposal. The captain leading by example in the field with a superb direct hit run out. Despite these constant wickets the remaining Forester's batsman played very positively. A philosophy adopted by the entire team with aggressive running and good stroke play. With the damp outfield making boundaries hard to come by the forsters never let the wickets build pressure with only one maiden being bowled in the whole innings. A crucial 9th wicket partnership of 70 between C.Oliver (56*) and O.Mckeown (20) took the side past 150 and they eventually finished on 172-9 in the 37th over where the players came off for the expected rain delay. With the rain the captains decided to take tea and reduce the overs to 38 a side, and a revised target of 177 was set. 

Much like the first innings the YG's had the better of the first 20 overs, an opening partnership of 96 between J.Rowett (33) and Will Shaw (66) put the home side in pole position needing only 89 off the last 18 overs with 9 wickets in hand. However, with the top 3 falling to the spin of S.Perry (10-4-21-3) whose last 3 overs went for no runs and the loss of 2 wickets, the required run rate quickly rose. The new batsman to the crease struggled to find the boundary with well set fields stopping many 4s and 2s as the impetus in the YG's innings floundered and ultimately fell well short by 22 runs ending on 157-4. 

A sad end to a successful run for the YG's in this 2020 season but the team will be playing again next Sunday against Pocklington Pixies. Looking to get back to winning ways.

Alex Bindloss

YG's 9 wicket win over the Radley Rangers

YG's 9 wicket win over the Radley Rangers

Another wonderful weekend of cricket for the YG’s who hosted the Radley Ranger’s in a two day game.

Under slate grey Yorkshire skies that would have troubled the light meters of most umpires the Rangers opted to bat first. They batted well and with purpose compiling a competitive first innings total of 219-7 declared after 41 overs. Mungo Fawcett top scored with a quick fire 48 not out. Alex Bindloss and Will Middleton did the bulk of the work for the YG’s with good spells either side of the lunch break.