Evening League Champions

Helperby CC have won Division 2 of the Pilmoor Evening League, after defeating Civil Service by 7 wickets.

The match went down to the last ball, with Helperby requiring 2 runs, chasing 134 for victory. Josh Brooksbank hit a cover drive which went to Deep Cover, and both him & Jo Corner scampered through for 2 to win the game.

After winning the toss, Civil Service decided to bat on a very sticky wicket. George Swiers bowled a great opening spell with only 12 runs coming from his 4 overs, and Matt Cavanagh had a superb 3/9 off 5, as Civil Service went on to make 133 off their 20 overs.

Matt Cav opened up with Ryan Achilles and they put on 40 off 9 overs, before Matt holed out to deep mid-off for 23. Pete Townsend was promoted to Number 3 and put on a quickfire 2nd wicket partnership before Ryan retired on 53. Pete was later dismissed for 28 and Cam Johnstone-Browne was dismissed early, leaving it to Josh Brooksbank and Jo Corner to make 24 off 18 balls. A couple dot balls passed, but a 6 from Josh relieved the tension as it came down to a run a ball in the last couple overs.
Requiring 6 off the last over, Helperby managed to wait until the last ball to clinch the game and the division!

Helperby and Crayke finished on the same amount of points for the year, but our average was slightly better (1.68 to 1.63!).

I would like to thank all of the drivers who have made an effort to transport the boys to and from away games. As most of the boys are under 18, it was really hard to get the boys to the ground and without these drivers, none of this could have happened. Thanks to Simon Joll, John Tuley, Simon Swiers, Mrs Clayton, and Mrs Townsend for offering to transport the boys during the year.

Also a big thank you to John Tuley for his help and support throughout the season.

A few Helperby boys will be playing at Thirsk on Wednesday 13th August in a presentation match, where we will receive our Champions Trophy. It would be good if everyone can make it to Thirsk so that Photos can be taken with the Trophy and Players. Presentations should commence about 8pm, right after the game.

Ive had a great time captaining the side and I am sure all the boys have had a great time!