The first team hosted table topping Horden at the Hazard, and despite a few faces missing it turned into a close game. Horden were dismissed for 182 with Chris Valance returning from injury taking 3 for 35, Ben Foster 1 for 35, Derrick Steinberg 1 for 19, Gavin Snowball 1 for 32, Manav Seth 1 for 26 and Michael Hall 3 for 27. In reply we reached 139 all out. Gavin Snowball 13, Ben Sims 0, Luke Richardson 18, Jamie Parkinson 0, Noah Worthy 20, Michael Hall 12, Jack Blake 42 not out, Manav Seth 7, Ben Foster 1, Derrick Steinberg 0 and Chris Valance 9.
2nd team - Murton
The second team started their weekend away to Murton. The home side batted first making 123 all out. Scott Taylor took 0 for 35, Kieran Burrell 1 for 26, Glen Moody 5 for 22, David Wales 1 for 18 and Grant Wilson 2 for 14.
After tea Neil Matthews scored 2, Philip Nathan 28, Scot Gilan 28, Alan Maskell 5, Kieran Burrell 3, Ben Mummery 32 not out, Grant Wilson 2, Scott Taylor 1, David Wales 5, Glen Moody 7 and Jason Barnes 0 not out. Jason imitating Jack leach to see us home!
Sunday
Rainton Rockets vs Hetton Lyons
The Rockets hosted a well established Lyons team. They made 176 to our 66. The Jets however came so close, just falling short in the end. 85 beats 78.
2nd team vs Boldon CA
The lads travelled to Boldon CA and fell short against a good side whove not had the best of luck so far this season. Invited to bat first the home team made 196 for 9. Scott Taylor took 1 for 62, Ian Kitching 0 for 13, Rachael Petherick 4 for 28, Kieran Burrell 0 for 23, David Wales 1 for 28 and Grant Wilson 3 for 22. We sadly fell 15 short with the bat. Neil Matthews scored 11, Phil Nathan 15, Ben Sims 47, Alan Maskell 38, Ben Mummery 2, Kieran Burrell 13, Scott Taylor 24 not out, Grant Wilson 3 and Ian Kitching 0 not out. Best team won on the day.