Scorecard
The Helperby skipper lost the toss again and we were duly put into bat on a fairly green and damp track. The Masham opening bowlers bowled with a great deal of accuracy, along with pace and a bit of movement, which made life for our openers particularly hard! After a difficult start the middle order managed to score a few with Mark, Ryan and Joss scoring 30's. Finishing on 129 for 6 we had gained a batting point and thought with some tight bowling and fielding we had a chance.
Unfortunately the Masham opening pair, even with a lot of shots going into the air, managed to avoid our fielders and scored at a reasonable rate on a pitch that was drying out all the time. They reached our total with 10 overs to spare.
Ryan showed what he is going to be capable of with the bat, especially as conditions get more favourable, and bowled well again also. His partnership with Joss was the one that enabled us to get to the total we did in difficult conditions.
If we can apply more pressure to the opposition batsmen with more aggressive fielding and really tight bowling we will soon I'm sure see some victories in the coming games.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Monday, 28 April 2008
Helperby 2nd XI versus Masham 2nd XI: Saturday 26 April match report
Scorecard
After losing the toss, Helperby were put into bat on a slow, wet track.
Runs were hard to come by and after 20 overs we only had 31 runs on the board for the loss of 2 wickets.
A solid performance by Olly Turner, 69 not out, who batted all 45 overs with the support of Joff Sowray, 37 not out provided Helperby with a reasonable looking score of 135 for 4 wickets.
After a delicious tea, Masham found runs equally hard to come by on an improving wicket. Our young bowlers, were on good form - Dan Marsden 1 for 29 off 12 and Joe Corner 1 for 18 off 8, supported by the ever youthful Gary Downey (4 for 24 ). David Sowray and Olly Turner chipping in with figures of 2 for 36 2 and 2 for 12 respectively.
Good fielding all round and catches held, led to Masham being bowled out for 123.
A good, tight game ending in the right result; and a great start to our season
Joff Sowray
After losing the toss, Helperby were put into bat on a slow, wet track.
Runs were hard to come by and after 20 overs we only had 31 runs on the board for the loss of 2 wickets.
A solid performance by Olly Turner, 69 not out, who batted all 45 overs with the support of Joff Sowray, 37 not out provided Helperby with a reasonable looking score of 135 for 4 wickets.
After a delicious tea, Masham found runs equally hard to come by on an improving wicket. Our young bowlers, were on good form - Dan Marsden 1 for 29 off 12 and Joe Corner 1 for 18 off 8, supported by the ever youthful Gary Downey (4 for 24 ). David Sowray and Olly Turner chipping in with figures of 2 for 36 2 and 2 for 12 respectively.
Good fielding all round and catches held, led to Masham being bowled out for 123.
A good, tight game ending in the right result; and a great start to our season
Joff Sowray
Helperby 3rd XI vs Ripley 3rd XI - Match Report
SATURDAY 26TH APRIL 2008
Scorecard
After the high of last week’s inaugural win for the 3rd XI reality bit back this week with a comprehensive defeat to Ripley 3rd XI by 106 runs.
With a number of last week’s team playing for the 2nd XI or absent we fielded a significantly changed line up with a total of 7 junior players and after losing the toss Ripley chose to bat first on a surprisingly good track with a fast outfield and short boundaries square of the wicket.
Given the quality of the wicket anything short or wide was always going to be put away and Ripley’s opening pair capitalised on the relative inexperience of the Helperby attack and got off to a good start. The introduction of Stuart Cross into the attack in the 12 over brought the first breakthrough with the score on 67. However Ripley’s opening batsman who spent most of last season playing 1st or 2nd team cricket continued to capitalise on the regular loose balls and scored at a steady rate.
Wickets were hard to come by with the second falling at 131 although there were a couple of dropped catches and a number of shots falling short of fielders. Towards the end of the innings we picked up three quick wickets as Ripley pushed for runs.
John Wilson and George Swiers combined for a run out, Alex Clayton took a good catch off the bowling of George and Dan Spink caught the opening batsman off the bowling of Stuart Cross. Ripley finished at 226 for 5 with their opening bat making 112, the next highest score being Extras with 33.
The Helperby bowlers stuck at it well throughout the 45 overs as did the fielders. With the exception of the opening batsman no other player got away on what was a good batting wicket. Unfortunately there were just too many short or wide balls.
In response Helperby got off to a quick start keeping up with the scoring rate but also lost early wickets with the loss of Alex Clayton (for 12) and Peter Mitchell. George Swiers and Dave Haddon combined in a partnership of 53 before Dave was caught for 41.
George Swiers continued to hold the innings together as wickets fell around him before being out for 22. Robert Usher and Dan Spink held out well at the end but were left with too many overs to see out. The Helperby innings closed at 120 all out.
Whilst this was a come down after last week, the difference between the two teams came down to Ripley’s opening bat and his twin brother (also a 2nd team regular) who took 5 wickets. Therefore the team shouldn’t be disheartened and the return match should be much closer.
Scorecard
After the high of last week’s inaugural win for the 3rd XI reality bit back this week with a comprehensive defeat to Ripley 3rd XI by 106 runs.
With a number of last week’s team playing for the 2nd XI or absent we fielded a significantly changed line up with a total of 7 junior players and after losing the toss Ripley chose to bat first on a surprisingly good track with a fast outfield and short boundaries square of the wicket.
Given the quality of the wicket anything short or wide was always going to be put away and Ripley’s opening pair capitalised on the relative inexperience of the Helperby attack and got off to a good start. The introduction of Stuart Cross into the attack in the 12 over brought the first breakthrough with the score on 67. However Ripley’s opening batsman who spent most of last season playing 1st or 2nd team cricket continued to capitalise on the regular loose balls and scored at a steady rate.
Wickets were hard to come by with the second falling at 131 although there were a couple of dropped catches and a number of shots falling short of fielders. Towards the end of the innings we picked up three quick wickets as Ripley pushed for runs.
John Wilson and George Swiers combined for a run out, Alex Clayton took a good catch off the bowling of George and Dan Spink caught the opening batsman off the bowling of Stuart Cross. Ripley finished at 226 for 5 with their opening bat making 112, the next highest score being Extras with 33.
The Helperby bowlers stuck at it well throughout the 45 overs as did the fielders. With the exception of the opening batsman no other player got away on what was a good batting wicket. Unfortunately there were just too many short or wide balls.
In response Helperby got off to a quick start keeping up with the scoring rate but also lost early wickets with the loss of Alex Clayton (for 12) and Peter Mitchell. George Swiers and Dave Haddon combined in a partnership of 53 before Dave was caught for 41.
George Swiers continued to hold the innings together as wickets fell around him before being out for 22. Robert Usher and Dan Spink held out well at the end but were left with too many overs to see out. The Helperby innings closed at 120 all out.
Whilst this was a come down after last week, the difference between the two teams came down to Ripley’s opening bat and his twin brother (also a 2nd team regular) who took 5 wickets. Therefore the team shouldn’t be disheartened and the return match should be much closer.
Scorecard:
http://www.nidderdaleleague.co.uk/scorecards/6336/Ripley_3rds_v_Helperby_3rds.htm
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
3rd XI Saturday 26 April vs Ripley 3rd XI at Bishop Monkton
Squad
Rory Wade
Dave Haddon
Peter Mitchell
John Wilson
Joe Jordan
George Swiers
Oliver Swiers
Dan Spink
Please let me know if you are unavailable (01423 360 079 (H) /07899 960 858 (M))
Squad
Rory Wade
Dave Haddon
Peter Mitchell
John Wilson
Joe Jordan
George Swiers
Oliver Swiers
Dan Spink
If there is anyone else who can play whom I haven't called please get in touch!! (numbers below)
Squad to meet at Oak Tree at 1.00pm
Please let me know if you are unavailable (01423 360 079 (H) /07899 960 858 (M))
2nd XI Saturday 26 April: HOME Masham 2nd XI 2:00PM
Joff Sowray (capt)
Simon Joll
David Sowray
Gary Downey
David Cupit
Ollie Turner
Tim Nash
Pete Townend (wk)
Chris Fryer
Joe Corner
Dan Marston
2:00PM start
Meet at ground 1:15PM.
Call Joff on 07957 125742 if unavailable.
Simon Joll
David Sowray
Gary Downey
David Cupit
Ollie Turner
Tim Nash
Pete Townend (wk)
Chris Fryer
Joe Corner
Dan Marston
2:00PM start
Meet at ground 1:15PM.
Call Joff on 07957 125742 if unavailable.
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
1st X1 Saturday 26 April: AWAY Masham 1st XI 2PM
Mark Spilman (capt)
Sean Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Matt Chav
Al Darnell
James Hardy
Clive Swiers (wk)
Pete Orton
Joss Spilman
John Tuley
Nigel Milton
Meet 12.15 Oak Tree or 1.00 at Masham for 2.00 start (let me know!)
Sean Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Matt Chav
Al Darnell
James Hardy
Clive Swiers (wk)
Pete Orton
Joss Spilman
John Tuley
Nigel Milton
Meet 12.15 Oak Tree or 1.00 at Masham for 2.00 start (let me know!)
Helperby 1st X1 vs Ouseburn
Scorecard
On a very soft slow wicket Helperby lost the toss and batted first. After a solid steady start by Chav and Sean ,unfortunately, it proved difficult to score highly on a difficult track. We reached a total of 108 off 45 overs.
We took 3 early wickets but were unable to dismiss their number 3 who went on to get 50 and won them the game.
Ryans performance with the ball, along with cav will enable us to bowl teams out, and as long as the tracks firm up i'm sure ryan will be able to prove himself as a batsman as well!
On a very soft slow wicket Helperby lost the toss and batted first. After a solid steady start by Chav and Sean ,unfortunately, it proved difficult to score highly on a difficult track. We reached a total of 108 off 45 overs.
We took 3 early wickets but were unable to dismiss their number 3 who went on to get 50 and won them the game.
Ryans performance with the ball, along with cav will enable us to bowl teams out, and as long as the tracks firm up i'm sure ryan will be able to prove himself as a batsman as well!
CORRECTION TO 3RD XI MATCH REPORT
Obviously I knew that the 3rds were actually playing Kirkby Malzeard 2nds (not Killinghall 2nds) - just wanted to see if anyone was paying attention.
MATCH REPORT - HELPERBY 3rd XI VS KILLINGHAL 2ND XI, 20TH APRIL 2008
Scorecard
Sunday 20th April saw the first game in the Nidderdale League for Helperby’s 3rd XI. The aim of the team is to extend opportunities for 45-over cricket to both the ever growing list of senior players at the Club as well as junior players in the U15 and over age groups. To this end the team for Sunday’s game against Killinghall 2nds comprised 5 senior and 6 junior players.
Losing the toss Helperby were put into bat in cold, damp and overcast conditions. Peter Mitchell and Joe Corner opened the batting and got off to a steady if slow start against some tight bowling. Whilst the pitch is vastly improved over last season runs are always going to be hard to come by at this time of year.
After the loss of Peter Mitchell for 8 Lawrence Mannion came in with great expectations resting on him to take apart the Killinghall attack. Unfortunately a rush of blood against Killinghall’s young leg spinner who was getting some good turn led to an early departure for 7.
After 17 overs Helperby were 20 for 2 and looking at defending a score of around 100. At this point Peter Townsend gave an excellent demonstration of aggressive batting scoring a quick fire 40. At the same time Joe Corner stepped up his scoring rate and the scoreboard started ticking over.
On Peter Townsend’s departure George Swiers (21 not out) and Joe Corner kept the score going at a healthy rate ably assisted by Chris Fryer (14), after Joe’s departure for a well crafted 51, with Helperby ending up at an excellent 168 for 6 after 45 overs.
In their reply Killinghall got off to an equally slow start against some excellent tight bowling from Joe Corner (6 overs for 7 runs) and Andrew Harrison (5 overs for 1 run). A change of bowling quickly paid off with George Swiers (6 overs, 3 wickets for 15 runs) Joe Jordan (5 overs, 2 wickets for 18 runs) and Oliver Swiers (5 overs, 1 wicket for 14 runs) scything through Killinghall’s top order.
The oldies (John Wilson, Chris Fryer and Rory Wade) stepped in with a few overs towards the end to finish off the tail although by that time the match had already been well and truly decided.
The bowlers were well supported by their fielders with good catches from Peter Mitchell, Peter Townsend, Andrew Harrison and Chris Fryer, smart work from Joe Jordan and Peter Townsend for a run out and again from Peter Townsend on a stumping to close the innings.
This was an excellent start to the season for the 3rds with the junior players contributing the majority of the runs (112 out of 149 off the bat), bowling the majority of the overs (27 out of 35) and taking most of the wickets (7 out of 10). Congratulations once again to Joe Corner on scoring his maiden half century.
Special mention should go to Jennie Wade and Debbie Mitchell for laying on a fantastic tea of hot soup and bacon roles to warm us all up enough to face the second half of a freezing cold match.
Sunday 20th April saw the first game in the Nidderdale League for Helperby’s 3rd XI. The aim of the team is to extend opportunities for 45-over cricket to both the ever growing list of senior players at the Club as well as junior players in the U15 and over age groups. To this end the team for Sunday’s game against Killinghall 2nds comprised 5 senior and 6 junior players.
Losing the toss Helperby were put into bat in cold, damp and overcast conditions. Peter Mitchell and Joe Corner opened the batting and got off to a steady if slow start against some tight bowling. Whilst the pitch is vastly improved over last season runs are always going to be hard to come by at this time of year.
After the loss of Peter Mitchell for 8 Lawrence Mannion came in with great expectations resting on him to take apart the Killinghall attack. Unfortunately a rush of blood against Killinghall’s young leg spinner who was getting some good turn led to an early departure for 7.
After 17 overs Helperby were 20 for 2 and looking at defending a score of around 100. At this point Peter Townsend gave an excellent demonstration of aggressive batting scoring a quick fire 40. At the same time Joe Corner stepped up his scoring rate and the scoreboard started ticking over.
On Peter Townsend’s departure George Swiers (21 not out) and Joe Corner kept the score going at a healthy rate ably assisted by Chris Fryer (14), after Joe’s departure for a well crafted 51, with Helperby ending up at an excellent 168 for 6 after 45 overs.
In their reply Killinghall got off to an equally slow start against some excellent tight bowling from Joe Corner (6 overs for 7 runs) and Andrew Harrison (5 overs for 1 run). A change of bowling quickly paid off with George Swiers (6 overs, 3 wickets for 15 runs) Joe Jordan (5 overs, 2 wickets for 18 runs) and Oliver Swiers (5 overs, 1 wicket for 14 runs) scything through Killinghall’s top order.
The oldies (John Wilson, Chris Fryer and Rory Wade) stepped in with a few overs towards the end to finish off the tail although by that time the match had already been well and truly decided.
The bowlers were well supported by their fielders with good catches from Peter Mitchell, Peter Townsend, Andrew Harrison and Chris Fryer, smart work from Joe Jordan and Peter Townsend for a run out and again from Peter Townsend on a stumping to close the innings.
This was an excellent start to the season for the 3rds with the junior players contributing the majority of the runs (112 out of 149 off the bat), bowling the majority of the overs (27 out of 35) and taking most of the wickets (7 out of 10). Congratulations once again to Joe Corner on scoring his maiden half century.
Special mention should go to Jennie Wade and Debbie Mitchell for laying on a fantastic tea of hot soup and bacon roles to warm us all up enough to face the second half of a freezing cold match.
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Practice Night
Tonight @ 6pm there is a practice at the ground for all players. It will be in the nets so to avoid ruining outfield and square (even more!), with some fielding drills care of Ryan!
For the 1st x1 we will aim to train every thursday night throughout the season!
Lets all get off to a great start to the season with 100% enthusiasm, commitment and enjoy winning as a result!
Mark
For the 1st x1 we will aim to train every thursday night throughout the season!
Lets all get off to a great start to the season with 100% enthusiasm, commitment and enjoy winning as a result!
Mark
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Cricket Kit
Anyone requiring new kit for this season needs to contact Jackie Harrison on 01423 360891 or e-mail pauljackieharrison@tiscali.com. Jackie has the full range and prices. There is also a new Training Top this year!
2nd XI Saturday 19 April: AWAY Harrogate 4th XI 1:30PM
Joff Sowray (capt)
Simon Joll
John Tuley
Gary Downey
Tom Downey
David Cupit
Tim Nash
Pete Townend (wk)
Joe Kinsella
Joe Corner
Dan Marston
Andrew Harrison (scorer)
1:30PM start
Call Joff on 07957 125742 if unavailable.
Simon Joll
John Tuley
Gary Downey
Tom Downey
David Cupit
Tim Nash
Pete Townend (wk)
Joe Kinsella
Joe Corner
Dan Marston
Andrew Harrison (scorer)
1:30PM start
Call Joff on 07957 125742 if unavailable.
1st X1 Saturday 19 April: HOME Ouseburn 1st XI 1:30PM
Mark Spilman (capt)
Sean Sowray
Ryan Achilles
Matt Chav
Al Darnell
James Hardy
Clive Swiers (wk)
Pete Orton
Olly Turner
Tim Miller
Nigel Milton
Meet ground 12.30 for 1.30 start
Sean Sowray
Ryan Achilles
Matt Chav
Al Darnell
James Hardy
Clive Swiers (wk)
Pete Orton
Olly Turner
Tim Miller
Nigel Milton
Meet ground 12.30 for 1.30 start
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Helperby CC 2008 Squad
Ryan Achilles
Geoff Arnott
Andy Barlow
Nick Buchanan
Matt Cavanagh
Rob Challis
Alex Clayton
Tim Collins
Dan Cook
Joe Corner
David Cupit
Ollie Cupit
Will Cupit
Alastair Darnell
Gary Downey
Richard Downey
Tom Downey
Lloyd Faulkner
Chris Fryer
Tom Greeves
Dave Haddon
James Hardy
Matt Hardy
Andrew Harrison
Paul Harrison
Tom Jackson
Ian Johnson
Cameron Johnston-Brown
Simon Joll
Drew Jordan
Rich Keeling
Joe Kinsella
Laurence Mannion
Dan Marston
Tim Miller
Nigel Milton
Peter Mitchell
Tim Nash
Pete Orton
Luis Rees-Hughes
Euan Shephard
David Sowray
Joff Sowray
Shaun Sowray
Josh Spilman
Mark Spilman
Tom Spilman
Clive Swiers
George Swiers
James Swiers
Ollie Swiers
Peter Townsend
John Tuley
George Turner
Hugh Turner
Olly Turner
Rory Wade
Henry Wadsworth
John Wilson
Geoff Arnott
Andy Barlow
Nick Buchanan
Matt Cavanagh
Rob Challis
Alex Clayton
Tim Collins
Dan Cook
Joe Corner
David Cupit
Ollie Cupit
Will Cupit
Alastair Darnell
Gary Downey
Richard Downey
Tom Downey
Lloyd Faulkner
Chris Fryer
Tom Greeves
Dave Haddon
James Hardy
Matt Hardy
Andrew Harrison
Paul Harrison
Tom Jackson
Ian Johnson
Cameron Johnston-Brown
Simon Joll
Drew Jordan
Rich Keeling
Joe Kinsella
Laurence Mannion
Dan Marston
Tim Miller
Nigel Milton
Peter Mitchell
Tim Nash
Pete Orton
Luis Rees-Hughes
Euan Shephard
David Sowray
Joff Sowray
Shaun Sowray
Josh Spilman
Mark Spilman
Tom Spilman
Clive Swiers
George Swiers
James Swiers
Ollie Swiers
Peter Townsend
John Tuley
George Turner
Hugh Turner
Olly Turner
Rory Wade
Henry Wadsworth
John Wilson
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