As the autumn leaves fall and temperatures drop the club felt it was a good time for an update . This is the first of several pieces of correspondence we will be sharing with our members over the coming weeks. Please read the newsletter by clicking on the link below. More news to follow soon.
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
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.
West Riding match cancelled - 13th September
Unfortunately West Riding have been unable to raise a team for this Sunday in spite of the best efforts of the Club to help out. A real shame given the weather is set fair for the next week.
Apologies to all those who were due to play and members of the club coming down to watch.
We hope the rest of the season’s fixtures will go ahead as planned.
YG's return to winning ways against Little Valley in rain affected game.
Pocklington Pixies ease past YG's in low scoring match
New Fixture Added against St Peter's School
Some good news, the Club have secured an additional fixture this season against St Peter’s School. The fixture is due to take place on Wednesday 23rd September at St Peter’s, with a start time of 1.00pm.
Charlie Elliott is match managing the fixture, so if you are interested in playing please contact him direct. Registered members can do so directly from the website.
Winning Run ends with defeat to Free Foresters
Match report by Alex Bindloss
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