Last updated at 11:41, Thursday, 02 August 2012

COCKERMOUTH took another huge step towards the Pemier Division title with an excellent seven-wicket victory at Millom.

Title
Author
Copyright

Description

Millon were soon in big trouble as both openers were each run out for just one run.

However, Geech Alwis (45) and Graham Dawson (36) improved things but nobody else could reach double figures as Millom were all out for 104 in the 39th over.

For Cockermouth, Chris Hodgson’s off-spin earned him 5 for 13.

Cockermouth got off to a cracking start, Ian Buchanan making 51 and Alex Grainger finishing on 32 not out asthey eased to victory at 105 for 3.

It was sweet revenge for Cockermouth as Millom are the only team to beat them so far this season.

Furness entertained Penrith who had first knock and with Upul Fernando again among the runs with 56 and Luke Cleaver with 30, Penrith were 153 for 5 when overs ran out. Mark Daly finished with 3 for 41.

Losing an early wicket didn’t trouble Furness, as Glenn Capstick made 69 and Ian Daniel, 63 not out and Furness had the win at 154 for 2 in the 36th over.

In their home game with Keswick, Kirkby batted first and despite 38 from Paul Fugler the villagers were all out for 90.

Keswick’s professional Geech Kumara taking 4 for 37. Keswick were made to work for runs but Kumara pulled them through with 37 not out and Keswick had the win at 92 for 6. Kirkby’s Bradley Marshall took 4 for 26.

Haverigg were at Lindal, and batting first were 208 for 9 with professional Brenton Marshall making 125.

Jack Cumberbatch had a very creditable return of 4 for 36. Lindal Moor had a forgettable day with the bat being all out for 44, Parchment returning 7 for 25.

At Whitehaven, Carlisle were in first and found it hard, making only 125 for 9 in their 50 overs.

Jordan Oultram with 31, and Ben Purdham 24 not out were best for Carlisle. Jonathan Bennett 3 for 25, and Dominic Chambers, 3 for 29, kept Whitehaven in control, whose 15-year-old bowler Jack McNicholas claimed the scalp of Carlisle pro Saliya Saman .

In their innings, Whitehaven lost 12 overs to rain, and were 48 for 8 after their 38 overs.

Their reply had faltered from the outset and they lost wickets cheaply. Saman had 3 for 15 in 12 overs.

However, Jono Bennett and debutant Matthew Taylor steadfastly held on to secure a draw to pull them further from the relegation zone.

Visitors Cleator batted first at Workington, and at tea had 199 for 8 on the board, Tom Sharpe top scoring with 75, with good support from Shaheen Khan who made 69. Workington’s Matthew Gorley took 3 for 54.

In reply, Workington didn’t have a good day with the bat, going to the draw at 128 for 6, Andrew Reed making 51.

In Division One, at Seascale Hawcoat Park went in first and with the exception of Dave Muncaster who made 34, struggled against the Seascale attack, and were all out for 99.

Steve Brown junior returned 3 for 31 in his 15 overs.

In reply, Seascale lost early wickets but Andrew Knott, 42 not out, and Clayton Lee, 27 not out, took Seascale to their first win of the season at 100 for 3 wickets.

In a low-scoring game at Egremont, Ulverston batting first, would not be very happy with their performance, as they slumped to 108 all out of which Gareth Yates made 47, teenager Cody Scott taking 4 for 26 in 11.2 overs.

Egremont also found runs hard to come by. Opener Owen Barrett made 30, and even with 23 extras, the home side could only total 96.

Gareth Yates finishing a good day with 5 for 21 in 11.4 overs.

Cleator II’s top order gave them a steady start against Workington II, but failed to take advantage and were 138 for 9 when overs ran out, Dave Mossop with 41, and Steve Wishart 24 were Cleator’s main scorers, with Martin Turner taking 3 for 10. In reply Workington coasted to the win, Ian Batty, 54, Dave Pearce, 36, and Adam Chambers, 26 not out, saw their side home at 142 for 5. Cleator’s Liam Mattinson took 3 for 26

Lanercost at home to Appleby Eden had a poor day. After being dismissed for 69, Mark Ousby, 5 for 27, and Scott Clement, 5 for 38, they failed to cause Appleby problems who went to the win at 69 for 2, Mark Ousby finishing on 35 not out.

Penrith II at home to Wigton had a suprisingly comfortable win. After being 77 for 9, Andrew Bain 58, and Richard Sykes 18 not out put on 69 for the last wicket, and Penrith totalled 146.

Wigton’s Glen Liddle taking 4 for 16 and Danny Braithwaite 4 for 26. They then dismissed promotion chasers Wigton for 106. Mike Hill making 40. Penrith’s Robbie White took 5 fo 32.

At Rainey Park, Vickerstown had an important win against Dalton.

Batting first the visitors were all out for 106, Tony Butler making 32, and R Lauderdale taking 3 for 38. With Peter Lee making 33, Vickerstown went to the win at 108 for 5.

In the Cumbria League, Whitehaven’s side consisted of three adults – Mike Baker, Graham McNicholas and Alan Parker – along with eight juniors when they travelled to Baggrow.

The hosts batted first and reached 146-9 with Lee Meddings 45 and Mike Daly 28 top-scoring. Stuart Whitelock and Callum Lofthouse both claimed two of the home side’s wickets.

Haven’s reply was led by the evergreen Parker with 38, and although Lofthouse chipped in with 23, it was in vain as Haven finished with 126 all out.

Fixtures for Saturday, August 4

Premier Division: Carlisle v Cockermouth; Cleator v Furness; Haverigg v Workington; Keswick v Lindal Moor; Penrith v Millom; Whitehaven v Kirkby

Division One: Dalton v Seascale; Egremont v Penrith II; Hawcoat Park v Lanercost; Ulverston v Appleby Eden; Wigton v Cleator II; Workington II v Vickerstown

Division Two: Cockermouth II v Hawcoat Park II; Furness II v Whitehaven II; Lindal Moor II v Ulverston II; Millom II v Dalton; Vickerstown II v Haverigg II

First published at 11:05, Thursday, 02 August 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk