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.

2nd XI Saturday 19 April: AWAY Harrogate 4th XI 1:30PM

Match cancelled due to waterlogged pitch

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

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.

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

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