Moddershall Cricket Club’s 1st XI travelled to Knypersley last weekend in a match that was badly affected by the rain.
Wet conditions led to a two-hour delay, reducing the match to 37 overs each side. Winning the toss, Moddershall fielded first and made early inroads into the Knypersley top order with Matt Goodwin (2-23) taking two early wickets and reducing them to 21-2. However, Knypersley fought back with an 86 run, 3rd-wicket partnership. The introduction of Muhammed Anis Raza and Tom Hope put a halt to this developing partnership and Knypersley began to struggle. With Raza taking 2-30 and Hope 2-20, they restricted Knypersley to 150-7.
In reply, Knypersley opened with their overseas left-arm spinner, professional Nayyar Abbas, who reduced Moddershall to 22-2. Kelsall and Salahuddin steadied the innings with a 42-run partnership until Salahuddin and Hope were dsimissed with the score on 64. Housley joined his captain and a 63-run partnership ensued before Housley fell for 20. Moddershall then lost a further two wickets in pursuit of their target but in the end the weather was the winner, leaving captain Kelsall, 64 not out and Moddershall 16 runs short of victory and giving the winning draw to Knypersley.
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2nd team v Meir Heath / ‘A’ 1st team v Hanford – Both abandoned during match due to rain
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‘A’ 2nd team v Hanford – Won by 6 wickets
The A 2nd team visited Hanford and despite the poor weather managed to wrap up a fine victory before the heavens opened. In winning the toss, Moddershall had no qualms in asking Hanford to bat and Dean Tooth took an early wicket but Dave Tooth introduced himself to the attack and soon set about destroying the innings and produced a devastating spell of bowling in producing figures of 10 overs, five maidens and seven wickets for only nine runs ! Hanford were all out for 104. In reply with the skies looking threatening, Moddershall made haste and scored the required runs in only 22 overs for the loss of four wickets, with Stanley Basraj finishing 45 not out and Dean Tooth 38. An excellent victory, which moved Moddershall up to fourth place.
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Phoenix v Onnerley & Maer – Lost by 37 Runs
The Phoenix side lost their 100% record on their travels to Onnerley & Maer by slipping to a 37-run loss. Onnerley elected to bat first and in trying conditions scored a creditable 140 all out in 45 overs. The target was achievable and the Phoenix were confident, especially on reaching 92-2 with Jayathilaka set on 41 and opener Jayawardane on 37, but Onnerley bowler Edwards had other ideas as he ripped through the Phoenix innings taking a ‘hat-trick’ in his figures on 5-37 as the Phoenix lost their last eight wickets for only 11 runs, a collapse of catastrophic portions to lose their first game of the season. However, they remain clear at the top by 16 points and look to get back to winning ways next week.
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ACADEMY
U17 V Barlaston – Won by 126 runs
U17s visited Barlaston and came away with an excellent 126 run victory. Batting first U17’s smashed the Barlaston bowling to all parts of the ground racking up 220-1 declared off only 27 overs. Tom Hope 110 not out off only 71 balls and Elliot Colclough 100 not out off only 86 balls. In reply Barlaston batting was no match for the Moddershall attack who dismissed them in quick time for 94. With Brad Leese taking 3-18, Mitchell Kelsall 2-11 and James Clark 2-35. This emphatic win puts Moddershall in 2nd Place with in hand on leaders, Little Stoke.
U15 v Eccleshall – Won By 121 runs
Moddershall U15’s visited Eccleshall and came away with a resounding 121 run victory. Batting first Moddershall scored 177-1 off 20 overs, With Greg Clark 40 retired, Harry Bailey 35 retired, Dan Grounds 35 retired and Bill Tomkinson 35 retired. A awesome batting display. In reply Eccleshall were always struggling and eventually reached 56-8 off their allotted overs with Harry Bailey taking 2 wickets for 0 runs off 1 over and Tom Watkinson 2-7 off 4 over’s. Afine win which puts the U15’ top of their league.
U13 V C & R Hawks – Lost by 41 runs
U13 visited C & R Hawks in a 2nd v 3rd clash and came away with a loss and a blow to their title chances. C&R batted first and were bowled out for 85 with Aunn Shah taking 3-23. However, a excellent fielding display by C&R dismissed the U13’s for a meagre 45 all out. Only Shah reached double figures top scoring with 12.
U11 Cobras v Eccleshall – Won By 78 runs
U11 Cobras entertained 3rd placed Eccleshall who were looking to knock the Cobras off top of the league, however the Cobras had other ideas and batting first scored 122-1 (net 317), top scoring were Jack Knapper 28 and Alec Price 22. In reply Eccleshall were restricted, by an enthusiastic Cobra side, to 54-3 (net 239). With the bowlers, Callum Walters, Alec Price and Owen Snelson each taking a wicket. This win keeps Cobras undefeated and still top of the league.
U11 Panthers v Checkley B – Won by 34 runs
Panthers entertained Checkley and pulled off a great win against their 3rd placed opponents. Checkley batted first and struggled against a well drilled Panthers side who restricted them to 31-10 (net 181). In reply the Panthers scored 60-9 (net 215). This victory moves the Panthers within striking distance of the top 2 of the table.
All other junior games were cancelled due to the rain.
