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results 27 Sept

THE LEAGUE AVERAGES CAN BE PRODUCED ONCE THE THREE OUTSTANDING RESULT SHEETS ARE RECEIVED. THESE ARE SCOTHERN v LINDUM AND TIMBERLAND v SAXILBY FROM 20 SEPT AND SOUTH CLIFTON v RUSTONS FROM 28 AUG - EFFORTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO GET THESE  WITHOUT SUCCESS SO IF ANYONE CAN MAGIC THESE RESULT SHEETS IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED

 

Week 24 28 Sept

 

Premier League

Blankney 56 Lindum 196-7

P. Morley-Barnes 120 no (116 balls 7x 6 / 4 x 4)

Lindum won by 140 runs – Lindum 20 pts – Blankney 2 batting pts

 

Cherry Willingham v North Scarle

Not to hand

 

Morton v Market Rasen

Mkt Rasen conceded – Morton 20 pts

 

Scothern v Market Rasen

No date available – originally cancelled due to Cup game

Cancelled 5 pts each

 

Div One

Bassingham 124 Nettleham 1st 180

S. Butt 55 for Bassingham / J. Wright 79 / R. Baker 5-39 for Nettleham

Nettleham won by 56 runs – Nettleham 20 pts – Bassingham 6 batting pts

 

Winthorpe 41 Boston 42-5

Boston won by 5 wkts – Boston 20 pts – Winthorpe 4 bowling pts

 

Div Two

Waddington 209-6 Branston 128-6

P. Dainty 89 for Waddington / N. Robson 58* for Branston

Waddington won by 62 runs – Waddington 20 pts – Branston 6 batting pts

 

Div Three

Heckington 158 Owmby 143-5

M. Snell 5 wkts for Owmby

Heckington won by 15 runs – Heckington 20 pts – Owmby 8 batting pts

 

HIGHEST SCORE

Waddington      209-5   .v. Branston

Lindum             196-7   .v. Blankney

 

LOWEST SCORES

Winthorpe        41        .v. Boston 1st

Blankney          56        .v. Lindum

 

TOP BATSMEN

P. Morley-Barnes (Lindum)      120 no .v. Blankney

P. Dainty (Waddington)            89        .v. Branston

J. Wright (Nettleham)               79        .v. Bassingham

N. Robson (Branston)              58*      .v. Waddington

S. Butt (Bassingham)                55        .v. Nettleham

 

TOP BOWLERS

M. Snell (Owmby)                    5 wkts  .v. Heckington

R. Baker (Nettleham)               5-39 .v. Bassingham

 

CLOSEST WINNING MARGINS

15 runs             Heckington 158 Owmby 143-5

 

BIGGEST WINNING MARGINS

140 runs           Blankney 56 Lindum 196-7

 

HIGHEST AGGREGATE SCORE

337-12             Waddington 209-6 Branston 128-6

 

Week 23 20/21 September

What a difference a week makes with players enjoyed glorious cricketing weather as we went into the penultimate weekend of the season. Further relegation and promotion issues were decided but some will go down to the last weekend of the season.

In the Premier League Cherry Willingham hit the weekend’s highest score against Blankney as they emphasised why they are again champions. Lindum moved into second place with two wins over the weekend, one against Scothern and the other at Market Rasen. Morton totally annihilated Hartsholme, who were bowled out for the lowest Premier total of the season. Also, after one defeat, Scothern then went on to beat North Scarle, who have just one game left in the Premier League to collect their first win of the season.

In Division One the second promotion place is still up for grabs with Middle Rasen holding this position but Nettleham have one game left to overhaul them. The only game in this league saw Winthorpe well beaten by Saxilby who finish fourth in the table.

In Division Two Waddington beat Fulbeck and now are favourites for the title, being just one point behind present leaders BBH with one game to play. Defeat for Fulbeck sees them relegated as previously relegation threatened Branston collected another win, this time against Aisthorpe.

In Division Three, Heighington moved into second place as they completed their season with victory over Nocton. They can however be overhauled by Owmby who inflicted a heavy defeat over wooden-spoonists Millers, who were bowled out for the lowest score of the weekend and the third lowest in the leagues this season.

In the Saturday League Saxilby 2nd collected the win which saw them crowned champions ahead of Morton 2nd. They beat Timberland who are assured of third place.

 

In the Premier League it was runs galore for champions Cherry Willingham who amassed 243-6 against Blankney with three players getting half centuries, namely Andy Johnson (62), Lee Coupland (53) and James Drabble (51). Blankney were never in the chase although Lee Allman hit a fifty and Dave Pearse 40 not out in their 135-7. Graham Priestley had figures of 4-17 for Cherry. Lindum who now look favourites to finish runners-up picked up two wins over the weekend. Firstly they inflicted a three wicket defeat on Scothern on Saturday. Scothern were bowled out for 150 with Richard Johnson making 50 not out and then John Gratrick hit 77 not out to give Lindum victory. Then on Sunday, Lindum travelled to second to bottom side Market Rasen and won by 30 runs. They set a total of 141-9 with Pierce Morley-Barnes top scoring with 64 before Rasen were bolwed out for 111. With one game left Morton 1st look as if they will finish third after a big win over Hartsholme. The Lincoln side were bowled out for just 35 with Simon Turner collecting 6 wickets for seven runs. Morton reached the total without loss.  Scothern still have an outside chance of finishing runners-up but results around them would need to go in their favour next week. In their penultimate game they inflicted an eleventh defeat of the season on relegated North Scarle. Richard Johnson collected the weekend’s best bowling figures with 7-15 as Scarle were bowled out for 129. Gus Worland then made 51 as Scothern won by seven wickets.

In Division One Saxilby closed their season with an easy win at Winthorpe. Mark Edwards made 65 not out as Saxilby posted a total of 147 and then Taylor with 4-24 and Green 4-32 bowled Winthorpe out for just 59.

In Division Two Fulbeck became the second side to be relegated as they were beaten by title favourites Waddington. Fulbeck were bowled out for 115 with Billy Evans taking 4-31 and C. Over 3-18. Top scorer for Fulbeck was opener John Cross who made 46. Evans then showed his batting skills with 54 not out as he steered Waddington to a six wicket victory. Carholme ensured themselves of third place as the beat Nettleham. Here Nettleham were bowled out for 81 before Carholme won by just one wicket. Also in this division Branston ensured their safety with victory over relegated Aisthorpe. Aisthorpe’s opener Mike Reynolds was again in the runs for his winless side, making 58 of their total of 119. G. Tinsley then hit 71 as Branston won by three wickets.

In Division Three the second promotion position is still in the balance. Heighington beat Nocton to move into second place as they closed their season. Heighington were restricted to only 93 themselves by their guests with Liam Hargrave top scorer with 28. The wickets were shared by Nocton with Pete Franklin the pick, taking 3-41. Nocton in reply were then bowled out for just 44 with Dave Franklin, not for the first time, their top scorer with 22. Ralph Slaney returned figures of 6-2-7-4 and Richard Bradley 5-2-5-3 for Heighington. Victory for Owmby over Millers gave them the chance to steal the second promotion place should they win their final game next weekend against Heckington. To set up this exciting finish they blew bottom side Ruskington Millers away, hitting 192-8 and then bowled them out for just 25 to win by the biggest margin of the day, 167 runs.

Finally in the Saturday League Saxilby picked up the necessary points to become champions as they beat Timberland by 35 runs. Saxilby made 194 with Mark Edwards again in the runs with 68 while R. Tonge took 5-35 for Timberland. Then the home side was bowled out for 159.   

 

Premier

Scothern 150 Lindum  152-7

R. Johnson 50* for Scothern – J. Gratrick 77* for Lindum

Lindum won by 3 wkts –Lindum 20 pts – Scothern 6 bowling pts

 

Cherry Willingham 243-6 Blankney 135-7

A.Johnson 62 / L. Coupland 53 / J. Drabble 51 for Cherry  - L. Allman 50 for Blankney

Cherry won by 109 runs –Cherry 20 pts – Blankney 4 batting pts

 

Market Rasen 111 Lindum 141-9

P. Morley-Barnes 64 for Lindum

Lindum won by 30 runs – Lindum 20 pts – Mkt Rasen 6 batting pts

 

Morton 36-0 Hartsholme 35

S. Turner 6-7 for Morton

Morton won by 10 wkts – Morton 20 pts

 

Scothern 130-3 North Scarle 129

G. Worland 51 / R. Johnson 7-15 for Scothern

Scothern won by 7 wkts – Scothern 20 pts – North Scarle 2 bowling pts

 

Div One

Winthorpe 59  Saxilby 147

M. Edwards 65* for Saxilby

Saxilby won by 89 runs – Saxilby 20 pts – Winthorpe 4 batting pts

 

Div Two

Aisthorpe 119 Branston 121-7

M. Reynolds 58 for Aisthorpe / G. Tinsley 71 for Branston

Branston won by 3 wkts – Branston 20 pts –Aisthorpe 6 bowling pts

 

Carholme 82-9 Nettleham 81

Carholme won by 1 wkt – Carholme 20 pts – Nettleham 8 bowling pts

 

Waddington 116-4 Fulbeck 115

B. Evans 54* for Waddington

Waddington won by 6 wkts –Waddington 20 pts – Fulbeck 4 bowling pts

 

Div Three

Nocton 44 Heighington 108

Heighington won by 64 runs – Heighington 20 pts – Nocton 4 batting pts

 

Owmby 192-8 Millers 25

Owmby won by 167 runs – Owmby 20 pts

 

Sat

Timberland 159 Saxilby 194

M. Edward 68 for Saxilby / R. Tonge 5-35 for Timberland

Saxilby won by 35 runs – Saxilby 20 pts – Timberland 8 batting pts

 

 

TOP SCORES

Cherry Willingham          243-6    .v .Blankney

Saxilby 2nd                     194       .v. Timberland

Owmby                         192-8    .v. Millers

 

LOWEST SCORES

Millers                           25         .v. Owmby

Hartsholme                    35         .v. Morton 1st

Nocton                          44         .v. Heighington

 

HIGHEST AGGREGATE SCORE

375-13     Cherry Willingham 243-6 Blankney 135-7

353-20  Timberland 159 Saxilby 2nd 194

 

BIGGEST WINNING MARGIN

167 Runs          Owmby 192-8 – Millers 25

109 runs            Cherry Willingham 243-6 Blankney 135-7

 

TOP BATSMEN

J. Gratrick (Lindum)                    77*       .v. Scothern

G. Tinsley (Branston)                 71         .v. Aisthorpe

M .Edwards (Saxilby 2nd)            68         .v. Timberland

M. Edwards (Saxilby 1st)             65*       .v. Winthorpe

P. Morley-Barnes (Lindum)         64         .v. Mkt Rasen

A. Johnson (Cherry Will) 62         .v. Blankney

M. Reynolds (Aisthorpe)             58         .v. Branston

B. Evans (Waddington)               54*       .v. Fulbeck

L. Coupland (Cherry Will)            53         .v. Blankney

J. Drabble (Cherry Will)               51         .v. Blankney

G. Worland (Scothern)                51         .v. North Scarle

L. Allman (Blankney)                  50         .v. Cherry Willingham

R. Johnson (Scothern)                50*       .v. Lindum

 

TOP BOWLERS

R. Johnson (Scothern)                7-12      .v. North Scarle

S. Turner (Morton 1st)                  6-7        .v. Hartsholme

R. Tonge (Timberland)                5-35      .v. Saxilby 2nd

Week 22 13/14 September

What a weekend that was with the top sides in the first three divisions all losing. In the Premier League, despite losing for the first occasion this season, Cherry Willingham became champions for the fourth year in a row. The last side that had any chance of overhauling them, Scothern lost to second place Martin while the only other game in this league saw second to bottom side Market Rasen thrash Blankney, who registered the weekends lowest score.

In Division One Boston 1st, are assured of promotion and all but champions. They, however, surprisingly lost to Washingborough. Second placed Nettleham missed the chance of substantially closing the gap on the leaders as their game at bottom side Winthorpe was called off due to an unfit wicket. This allowed Middle Rasen, who were closing their programme, to go second after completing the biggest win of the day against Old Lincolnians. In Division Two BBH collected sufficient points to be promoted even though they lost to Nettleham 2nd in what was their final game. This match saw Nettleham’s teenager Tom Dalton show he is a true all-rounder as he collected the best bowling figures of the weekend. Bardney who had completed their games, as expected slipped down the table as Waddington took their place, following victory over bottom side Aisthorpe. With two games left they can still claim the title but promotion now looks virtually assured. Hykeham ended their campaign with victory over their nearest rivals Carholme but the city team could still go above them with a game left. In the final game in this division it was one of survival with Branston beating Fulbeck to swap places with them and push them into the second relegation slot.

In Division Three Boston 2nd closed their programme with a close win over Heckington. Also winning were Heighington who overcame Aswarby and Nocton who won the bottom of the table clash against Miller.

In the Saturday League Saxilby won at Washingborough and are now virtually assured of the title as they are only four points behind leaders Morton, with a game left. The final game saw Timberland lose to Reepham in a low scoring game.

In the Premier League Cherry Willingham only needed five points to be assured of the title but on visiting mid table Lindum they got a bit of a shock. As expected wickets were a little damp and scores were low. Lindum made 147-8 with the highest scores coming from opener Pierce Morley-Barnes, who made 36 and Harry Dunn (34). Cherry’s best bowlers were Joe Dobson with 3-30 and Graham Priestley 3-36. When Cherry batted they were always in trouble going from 40-1 to 50-6. They made a bit of a rally as James Drabble made 30 and Joe Dobson (22) but at the close they were still 29 runs short of their target with the last pair at the wicket. Ben Morrison with 3-19 was the pick of the Lindum bowlers who became the first side to beat the four times champions this season.

Needing victory to keep any hopes of a top two finish, Scothern hosted second placed Martin, who had surprised a lot of people this season. In their previous meeting Martin had lost by just one run but they went one better this time in another close finish. Batting first Martin looked to be struggling at 27-5 but knocks of 39 from Ryan Simpkins and 47 not out from Dave Gollop saw them close on 134-9. Darren Turner collected 4-34 for the home side. Scothern in reply, also found it hard going and lost wickets on a regular basis. They were eventually undone by Dave Newman who came on to bowl and in 1.3 overs took 3-5 to see Scothern bowled out for 128, just six runs short of the target. Top scorer for Scothern was Aaron Onyon with 27 while James Drabble, who was last to go, went for 19. Morton retained third place as they were gifted maximum points by bottom side North Scarle who failed to raise a side. At this end of the table Market Rasen reaped revenge on Blankney for an early season defeat in huge fashion. The home side posted a total of 171-6 with Dale Chambers making a quick fire 48 not out after openers Graeme Bell (26) and Matt Rutherford (42) had given them a good base. Blankney’s most successful bowler was Lee Allman with 2-60. Blankney lost two early wickets to Alex Norburn (2-26) but the key was Dale Chambers picking up the wicket of Will Carter who was brilliantly caught by Dale Christie for a top score of 20. From this point Blankney slipped from 35-3 to 39 all out as Aaron Wells collected the last five Blankney batsmen (all for ducks). He finished with 4-2-2-5 and Chambers 3-10 as Rasen won by 132 runs.

In Division One Boston are all but champions and can only be caught mathematically. This is due to the fact they failed to pick up the win against Washingborough, which would have seen them crowned champions. Washingborough batted first with Mark Willey making 37 and Ryan Hubbard 27 not out in a total of 127-9. Scott Elleray took 4-37 for the home side. When Boston batted they were tied down by some tight bowling from the visitors and eventually closed at 106-9, 21 runs from the target. Top scorers for Boston were Tim Taylor (24) and Rick Drury 23 not out, while Steve McIntosh took 5-27 for Washingborough. The most frustrated side of the weekend were Nettleham who saw their chance of claiming a promotion place slip when their opponents Winthorpe declared their ground unfit which saw each side received five points. This allowed Middle Rasen to move into second place as they registered the highest score of the day against Old Lincolnians. T. Bradford made 53 as they notched up 241-9. The visitors were then restricted to 65-8 to give Rasen victory by 176 runs. Nettleham have just one game left to play, at Bassingham, needing a win (or 9 points to be exact) to go above Middle Rasen.

In Division Two BBH were another top side to lose at a crucial time, although they did collect enough points to be assured of promotion. They hosted mid table Nettleham 2nd and restricted them to 130-7 with the top scorer being Andy Lewis with 38. Then it all went wrong for the leaders as Nettleham’s 15 year old “all-rounder” Tom Dalton returned the days best bowling figures of  10-5-14-7 (the fourth best of the season) as BBH were left hanging on at 91-9. The top scorer for the home side was veteran Kevin Spence who came in at number 8 and ended with 32 not out. Waddington continued their late surge for the second promotion place and possibly the title as they beat bottom side Aisthorpe. Aisthorpe were bowled out for 79 and then Paul Ainsworth made 53 not out as Waddington won by 6 wickets. This leaves Waddington 21 points behind BBH with two games left to become champions. Closing their programme were Hykeham who beat Carholme by 4 wickets. Here Carholme made 86 with Don Inkpen making 29 and M. Leverett recording figures of 10-3-11-3 for Hykeham. Darren Chester made 36 and Chris Hammond 20 as Hykeham edged home. Sam Toofany took 3-15 for Carholme who have one game left which could still see them go second if Waddington get it wrong in their remaining games.  In the remaining game it was all about avoiding the drop. Second to bottom side Branston visited Fulbeck who were one place above them. Fulbeck batted first making 106-8 in a reduced overs game. Top scorer was John Cross who carried his bat with 48 not out while Mike Fairweather took 5-33 for Branston. The visitors lost six wickets before Josh Flint (35 not out) and Pete Flint (8 not out) saw them home with a stand of 45. K. Panchal picked up 5-34 for Fulbeck who slipped into the second relegation place and now look favourites to go down with Aisthorpe as Branston have one game more than them to safeguard their place.  

In Division Three Boston are runaway champions and have now completed their programme. This was following the sharing of the points with South Clifton for a postponed game not suitably re-arranged between the two sides together with a narrow victory over one of the sides in with a chance of promotion, Heckington. Played at Heckington the visitors batted first with Dave Gilding making 68 in a total of 146-7. Nick Saunders took 3-39 for Heckington and then top scored with 39 as they fell 12 runs short of their target. Key bowler for Boston was Ian Morris who took 5-26. Despite losing, Heckington are now third, just one point being South Clifton, who have completed their programme. Also on the same points as Heckington are Heighington who had a comfortable win at Aswarby. Here the home side were strolling at 91-0 but closed at 101-8 with opener Nathan Thompson once again their mainstay as he made 82, the highest individual score of the weekend. Heighington made the target for the loss of three wickets. Both they and Heckington have one game left to fight out the second promotion place with Heighington due to visit Nocton and Heckington hosting Owmby next Sunday. What happens if both sides finish on similar totals could be interesting but as a note, the two games involving these sides have seen each side win in their respective away games.

In the Saturday League Saxilby but for a total calamity in their final game, are all but champions. In their penultimate game at Washingborough they won by 105 runs after setting their opponents a total of 189 to chase. D. Burton made 53 for Saxilby. In their final game they visit Timberland, needing just five points to become champions. Timberland, in their penultimate game, lost out to Reepham in a low scoring game, but are still assured of third place. Timberland bowled Reepham out for just 74 but then they were catapulted out themselves for 51.

 

Premier

Lindum 147-8 Cherry Willingham 118-9

Lindum won by 29 runs – Lindum 20 pts – Cherry Willingham 8 batting pts

 

Market Rasen 171-6 Blankney 39

A. Wells 5-2 for Mkt Rasen

Mkt Rasen won by 132 runs – Mkt Rasen 20 pts – Blankney 2 batting pts

 

Morton 1st v North Scarle

North Scarle unable to raise side – Morton 20 pts

 

Scothern 128 Martin 134-9

Martin won by 6 runs – Martin 20 pts – Scothern 8 pts

 

Div One

Boston 1st 106-9 Washingborough 1st 127-9

S. McIntosh 5-27 for Washingborough

Washingborough won by 21 runs – Washingborough 20 pts – Boston 8 batting pts

 

Middle Rasen 241-9 Old Lincolnians 65-8

T. Bradford 57 for Middle Rasen

Middle Rasen won by 176 runs – Middle Rasen 20 pts – Old Lincolnians 2 batting pts

 

Winthorpe v Nettleham 1st

Cancelled – 5 pts each

 

Div Two

Aisthorpe 79 Waddington 81-4

P. Ainsworth 53* for Waddington

Waddington won by 6 wkts – Waddington 20 pts – Aisthorpe 4 bowling pts

 

BBH 91Nettleham 2nd 130-7

T. Dalton 7-14

Nettleham won by 39 runs – Netlteham 20 pts – BBH  6 batting pts

 

Fulbeck v106 Branston 107-6

M. Fairweather 5-33 for Branston / K. Panchal 5-34 for Fulbeck

Branston won by 4 wkts – Branston 20 pts – Fulbeck 6 bowling pts

 

Hykeham 88-6 Carholme 86

Hykeham won by 4 wkts – Hykeham 20 pts – Carholme 6 bowling pts

 

Div Three

Aswarby 107-8 Heighington 111-3

N. Thompson 82 for Aswarby

Heighington won by 7 wkts – Heighington 20 pts – Aswarby 2 bowling pts

 

Heckington 134 Boston 2nd 146-7

D. Gilding 68 / I. Morris 5-26 for Boston

Boston won by 12 runs – Boston 20 pts – Heckington 8 batting pts

 

Nocton125  Millers 46

Nocton won by 79 runs – Nocton 20 pts – Millers 2 batting pts

 

Sat League

Timberland 51 Reepham 74

Reepham won by 23 runs – Reepham 20 pts – Timberland 6 batting pts

 

Washingborough 2nd 74 Saxilby 2nd 189

D. Burton 53 for Saxilby

Saxilby won by 105 runs – Saxilby 20 pts – Washingborough 2 batting pts

 

HIGHEST SCORES

Middle Rasen 241-9       .v. Old Lincolnians

Market Rasen 171-6       .v. Blankney

 

LOWEST SCORES

Blankney           39         .v. Market Rasen

Millers               46         .v. Nocton

 

HIGHEST AGREGATE SCORES

306-17     Middle Rasen 241-9 Old Lincolnians 65-8

280-17  Heckington 134 Boston 2nd 146-7

 

CLOSEST FINISHES

6 runs   Scothern 128  Martin 134-9

12 runs – Heckington 134 Boston 2nd 146-7

 

BIGGEST WINNING MARGIN

176  runs Middle Rasen 241-9 Old Lincolnians 65-8

132 runs Market Rasen 171-6 Blankney 39

 

TOP BATSMEN

N. Thompson (Aswarby)             82         .v. Heighington

D. Gilding ( Boston 2nd)               68         .v. Heckington

T. Bradford (Middle Rasen)          57         .v. Old Lincolnians

P. Ainsworth (Waddington)         53*       .v. Aisthorpe

D. Burton (Saxilby 2nd)                53         .v. Washingborough 2nd

 

TOP BOWLERS

T. Dalton (Nettleham 2nd) 7-14      .v. BBH

A. Wells (Mkt Rasen)                 5-2        .v. Blankney

I. Morris (Boston 2nd)                  5-26      .v. Heckington

S. McIntosh (Washingboro 1st)    5-27 .v. Boston 1st

M. Fairweather (Branston)           5-33      .v. Fulbeck

K. Panchal (Fulbeck)                  5-34      .v. Branston

 

 

Week 21 6-7 Sept

If we though last week was bad then we were kidding ourselves as the final month of this cricket season opened with just two games starting and one finishing out of 15 scheduled matches.

Hoping to see several promotion and relegation issues decided, it was just about a case of “as you were” for the time being. Saying this though one can be assured that reigning champions Cherry Willingham can not finish out of the top two and they now only need one win from their remaining three games to be out of reach of everyone else. Only Scothern could catch them should they win their remaining games and Cherry lose theirs. In actual fact Cherry could be crowned champions if their remaining games were all called of as this too would see them uncatchable. Just one statistic which was not reported on last weekend was that  Martin’s Dave Newman became the first player in the League to 500 runs in the season.

In Division One Boston 1st are now assured of promotion after collecting 5 points for their cancelled game with Middle Rasen and can just about put the champions crown on. The second promotion slot is between Nettleham and Middle Rasen. At the other end, Winthorpe could still avoid being bottom with Bassingham and Old Lincolnians only one win above them while Winthorpe have two games more than them to play.

In Division Two BBH are all but promoted with the second promotion place still down to any one of three or four sides. Second placed Bardney’s season came to an end with their game at Waddington abandoned after they had set the home side a target of 133 to chase. After 5 overs Waddington were 16-0. For Bardney Mark Conyers was again in the runs scoring 68 of his sides’ total. This took him to 465 runs for the season and second in this league’s averages, behind Waddington’s Andy Holmes, with an average of 42.27. At the bottom Aisthorpe have just two games left to pick up their first win of the season before being relegated. Who goes down with them is still an unknown quantity with second to bottom side Branston having a game in hand over the two sides immediately above them, Fulbeck and Nettleham 2nd.

Boston 2nd, the only side to see their game completed (also the only side to date in the League’s, that has not seen a game lost to the weather) became champions with victory over Nocton. Nocton were bowled out for 62 with Dave Franklin top scoring with 20. Boston shared the wickets between Ian Morris 10-2-14-3,  Gareth Thirkell 3.1-0-10-3, Gareth Epton 4-0-9-2 and Callum Moses 6-2-4-1. Boston then lost three wickets on route to victory with Mark McDowell making 24 not out and Luke Gilding 15 not out. Rob East took two wickets for Nocton for 31 runs. Like Division Two, the second promotion position is still open to grabs. South Clifton presently hold second place with one game left but Owmby, Heckington and Heighington all have two games left and could overhaul them. Owmby are only three points behind South Clifton, Heckington four, while Heighington are 16. At the bottom Millers are virtually assured of finishing in this position with Nocton only needing two points from their final games to ensure they can not be caught.

In the Saturday League, leaders Morton saw their season end in frustration at Reepham which has given Saxilby the opportunity to snatch the title. With two games left they are 24 points behind Morton so one win and one cancellation could see them crowned champions.  

 

Premier

Cherry Willingham v Hartsholme

Lindum v Scothern

Mkt Rasen v North Scarle

All Premier games cancelled 5 pts each

 

Div One

Middle Rasen v Boston

Nettleham v Saxilby

Winthorpe v Washingborough

All Div One games cancelled 5 pts

 

Div Two

BBH v Aisthorpe

Carholme v Branston

Hykeham v Nettleham

All games cancelled 5 pts each

 

Waddington 16-0 Bardney 133

Conyers 68 for Bardney

Abandoned 5 pts each

 

Div Three

Boston 63-3 Nocton 62

Boston won by 7 wkts – Boston 20 pts – Nocton 2 bowling pts

 

Heckington v Rustons

Millers v Heighington

Both games cancelled 5 pts each

 

Sat League

Reepham v Morton

Timberland v Washingborough

Both cancelled 5 pts each

 

Week 20 30/31 Aug

 

The British Summer closed with ten of Sundays games abandoned, some at crucial or perhaps convenient times. None of the Premier League games were completed which left just the inactive league leaders Cherry Willingham gleeful as their rivals failed to substantially close the gap on their lead.

In Division One Boston 1st scored the weekend’s highest score in beating Bassingham while their closest rival’s game at Middle Rasen between them and Nettleham ended at a timely point for the visitors. The game at Washingborough against Saxilby was less critical when it end.

In Division Two the games involving the top sides were all lost to the weather with only Nettleham 2nd lower down the table picking up a win over Fulbeck to climb out of the relegation places thus demoting Branston to this position.

In Division Three league leaders Boston 2nd lost for the second occasion on their long trip to Owmby in the closest finish of the day. South Clifton moved into second place as they bowled Rustons out for the lowest total of the day while the local derby between Aswarby and Heckington was abandoned causing Heckington to lose their promotion place in the table.

On Saturday Timberland pulled off a surprise to beat Morton in the final of the Saturday League Cup while Reepham beat Washingborough in the bottom of the table clash.

As stated the only team with any joy from games in the Premier League was Cherry Willingham who were inactive. Closest rivals Martin had been set a target of 191-9 to chase at home to Lindum and were on 123-5 when their game ended. Seventeen year old Alex Hornsby had top scored with 58 for Lindum. One side to get away with their abandonment was Morton who looking to be on the edge of defeat at Market Rasen. Rasen had made 212-6 with opener Matt Rutherford 133 not out. Marton were then 53 runs behind with their last pair at the wicket. Third placed Hartsholme had posted a score of 219-6 at Scothern with their openers of Stuart Bell (56) and Matt Wooldridge (63) putting on 119 for the first wicket. When Scothern batted they were three down for 96 when the rains came. In the only other game the fact that North Scarle failed to pick up maximum points against Blankney virtually made relegation unavoidable. Their opponents were on 55-2 when the game ended.

In Division One Boston moved a step closer to promotion as they went on a run rampage against Bassingham. County Under 17 Jonathan Cheer hit 132 and shared a fifth wicket stand of 143 with Sam Gilding (60 not out) as they posted a score of 253-6. Gilding then continued with the ball as he took 6-26 as Bassingham were bowled out for 85 with Matt Harris top scorer with 23. Second placed Nettleham were rescued by the weather in their game against nearest rivals at Middle Rasen. Nettleham had been bowled out for 85 with opener Dave Lea seeing all his colleagues come and go and none make more than five runs. He was eventually stranded on 65 not out! Gary Bierlein was the man with the ball as he took 6-15 in ten overs. Rasen in reply were 66-2 off 22 overs when Nettleham were saved. The game at Washingborough between them and Saxilby closed with the visitors on 62-1 chasing 162-6 set by the home side. Mark Willey was again in the runs with 64 not out.

In Division Two leaders BBH visited Carholme and had been bowled out for 80 when the game ended. Who would have been the happier here is difficult to say.

Mark Conyers made 77 not out for second placed Bardney at Branston in their total of 138. The home side were then 23-1 at the close. Waddington would have been in a confident position when they hosted Hykeham. The visitors had made 108-5 in their reduced overs game while Waddington were on 75-2 when play was halted. The only side to see joy in this league was Nettleham 2nd who climbed out of a relegation position as they beat Fulbeck. Dave Cross made 63 in their total of 165-8 but then Chris Smith (54) and Ash Graham 59 not out saw Nettleham to a seven wicket victory. This result moved Nettleham level on points with Fulbeck, having played a game less while Branston slipped into a relegation position.

In Division Three the result of the day was at Owmby who moved into third place after a 17 runs victory over promoted Boston 2nd. This was only Boston’s second defeat of the season. Martyn Snell made 53 not out for the home side. Boston were then bowled out for 120 with David Gilding making 25 while Snell took 3-30 along with 2-2 by Andrew Simpkins. Another side moving into a promotion position were South Clifton who won by 87 runs against Rustons. Clifton made 118-2 and then bowled the visitors out for only 31, the fourth lowest score of the season.  Previously placed second team Heckington missed out on maximum points as their game at Aswarby was ended by the weather. Heckington made 170-8 with J. Hutchinson making 60. Aswarby were 53-2 at the close.

On Saturday both games reached conclusion with Reepham beating Washingborough by 7 wickets in their league game. Jonathan Wills took 5-21 as Washingborough were bowled out for 101. In the Saturday League Cup final at Washingborough Timberland pulled off a surprise as they beat favourites Morton by 26 runs. Timberland batted first making 184-4 with Liam Hargrave making an unbeaten 65. Morton in reply only had opener Steve Crooks make a decent total of 54 as they were bowled out for 162. Timberlands best bowlers were R. Tonge with 4-34 and Bruce Donald 3-30.

 

Premier

Martin 123-5 Lindum 191-9

A..Hornsby 58 for Lindum

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

Market Rasen 212-6  Marton 149-9

M. Rutherford 133 no for Mkt Rasen

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

North Scarle v Blankney 55-2

Match abandoned 5 pts each

 

Scothern 96-3 Hartsholme 219-9

S. Bell 56 / M. Wooldridge 63 (119 opening partnership) for Hartsholme

G. Worland 53 for Scothern

Match abandoned 5 pts each

 

Div One

Boston 253-6 Bassingham 85

J. Cheer 136 / S. Gilding 60 no (shared 5th wkt stand of 143) S. Gilding 6-26 for Boston

Boston won by 168 runs – Boston 20 pts – Bassingham 2 batting pts

 

Middle Rasen 66-2 Nettleham 87

G. Bierlein 6-15 for Middle Rasen / D. Lea 56 no for Nettleham

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

Washingborough 163-6 Saxilby 62-1

M. Willey 64 no for Washingborough

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

Div Two

Branston 23-1 Bardney 138

M. Conyers 77 no for Bardney

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

Carholme v BBH 90

W. Morris 5-18

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

Nettleham 167-3 Fulbeck 165-8

C. Smith 54 / A. Graham 59 no for Nettleham / D. Cross 63 for Fulbeck

Nettleham won by 7 wkts – Nettleham 20 pts – Fulbeck 2 bowling pts

 

Waddington 75-2  Hykeham 108-5

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

Div Three

Aswarby 53-2 Heckington 170-8

J. Hutchinson 60 for Aswarby

Match abandoned – 5 pts each

 

Owmby 137-7 Boston 2nd 120

M. Snell 53 no for Owmby

Owmby won by 17 runs – Owmby 20 pts – Boston 8 batting pts

 

South Clifton 118-2 Rustons 31

South Clifton won by 87 runs – South Clifton 20 pts – Rustons  2 batting pts

 

Sat League Cup final at Washingborough

Morton 162 Timberland 188-4

L. Hargrave 65 no for Timberland / S. Crooks 54 for Morton

Timberland won by 26 runs

 

Sat League

Reepham 104-3 Washingborough 101

J. Wills 5-21 for Reepham

Reepham won by 7 wkts – Reepham 20 pts – Washingborough 2 bowling pts

 

HIGHEST SCORES

Boston 1st                      253-6    .v. Bassingham

Hartsholme                    219-9    .v. Scothern

Mkt Rasen                    212-6    .v. Morton 1st

 

LOWEST SCORE

Rustons                        31         .v. South Clifton

 

HIGHEST AGGREGATE SCORES

361-15     Mkt Rasen 212-6 Morton 149-9

338-16  Boston 253-6 Bassingham 85

305-12     Scothern 96-3 Hartsholme 219-9

 

BIGGEST WINNING MARGIN

168 runs – Boston 253-6 Bassingham 85

87 runs – South Clifton 118-2 Rustons 31

 

CLOSEST FINISH

17 runs - Owmby 137-7 Boston 2nd 120

26 runs – Timberland 188-4 Morton 2nd 162                      

 

100 PARTNERSHIPS

143       (5th wkt – J. Cheer / S. Gilding) Boston 1st  .v. Bassingham

119       (1ST wkt – S. Bell / M. Wooldridge) Hartsholme .v. Scothern

 

TOP BATSMEN

M. Rutherford (Mkt Rasen)          133       .v. Morton 1st

J. Cheer (Boston 1st)                   132       .v. Bassingham

M. Conyers (Bardney)                77*       .v. Branston

A. Hornsby (Lindum)                  70         .v. Martin

L. Hargrave (Timberland) 65 *      .v. Morton 2nd

J. Hutchinson (Aswarby) 63         .v. H