Marshalls move away from relegation
Bassetlaw CHAMPIONSHIP
Marshalls 139 all out
Bridon 113 all out
A DEPLETED Marshalls team gained a hugely important victory on Saturday and eased away from the relegation zone.
They won the toss and batted first, but suffered a setback in the first over when Snell was bowled for two.
Van den Heuvel was then joined by Kev Housham and these two set about trying to build a good total.
Sensible, patient batting saw the score move to 60 for 1 at halfway, and a good score was on the cards.
However, a collapse shortly afterwards saw all the good work undone.
The captain was out caught behind, followed next ball by Joe Allen for 0, Housham soon after and Whitlam went for one to leave Marshalls on 75 for 5.
A brief rally by Deacon and Page moved the score to 100 before they too fell in quick succession, bringing together Blood and Guilliatt.
These two batted very well and added a priceless 32 to move the score up before Marshalls were bowled out for 139.
Early wickets were the key if Marshalls were to have any chance of victory, but a brief stint from Daren Andrews brought no reward, so Whitlam replaced him and a good catch behind from Housham brought the first success.
Gary Andrews then got the key wicket of Spooner to give Marshalls a sniff.
Skipper van den Heuvel decided to make several quick changes in the bowling and this worked as he and Allen came together to tie Bridon down and start taking wickets.
Some good catches in the field and excellent bowling from Marshalls’ three spinners saw Bridon collapse as Allen (5-20) and van den Heuvel (3-20) bowled them out for 113 and pick up the much needed 20 points.
Thanks to scorer John Connor and match sponsor Kerry Ingredients.
This Sunday sees the Chairman’s Day at the Marshalls ground with a Chairman’s XI taking on a Marshalls side.
There will be a barbecue throughout the afternoon and all are welcome to come along.
DIVISION ONE
At Central Avenue: WORKSOP (0) 113 all out, lost to NORTH WHEATLEY WITH LEVERTON (20) 114 for 1 (Wayne Harrison 44*) by nine wickets.
DIVISION TWO
Lea Park185 for 7
Retford II 191 for 3
HISTORY repeated itself when Lea Park made the short journey to Retford, with Elton Moulds again losing the toss and being asked to bat.
Moulds and Chris Needham opened the innings and the latter was quickly into his stride with some good shots.
Moulds was the first to fall when he skied the ball to a fielder. Andrew Lobley joined Needham and the pair began to build a good partnership.
Needham had reached his 50 when he was caught on the boundary and this brought Ian Elliott to the crease, and he was soon pushing for quick runs with Lobley.
However, after a bad call by Elliott, Lobley was left floundering and was run out.
Andrew Whiteley struggled with the bowling and, as the overs were running out, Elliott tried to respond but was caught behind.
Matthew Housham tried to impose himself on the bowlers with his big hitting approach, but with the score on 165, Whiteley fell when he was caught.
Andrew Tucker joined Housham, but their partnership didn’t last long, Housham departing clean bowled.
Andrew Orton joined Tucker, who managed to score three more runs before he was caught in the gully.
David Law joined Orton and both managed to ease Lea to 185 runs and four batting points.
In reply Lea got off to a bad start when Housham’s opening two overs conceded 18 runs but at the other end Law kept it tight, although neither he nor Orton who replaced Housham, looked like taking a wicket.
After 12 overs Moulds brought back Housham and the change brought instant success when Law held on to a catch.
Housham then picked up the wicket of Hall after he had made 63, this time Needham taking the catch.
Lea brought back Law and introduced Needham to the attack, and he picked up a wicket almost immediately, with Housham repaying the compliment and holding on to the catch.
However, Retford reached their target in some style, lofting the ball over the boundary for six.
Thanks to Billie Jean for scoring and to the travelling crowd of Ken, Phil and Ellis for their support, and of course to team sponsor Mike Holland of JC Holland (Northern).
At Wiseton Hall: WISETON (0) 81 all out (Chris Woods 6-30, Tom Eldred 4-25), lost to EVERTON (20) 92 for 2 by eight wickets.
DIVISION FOUR
At Middlefield Lane: MARSHALLS II (6) 167 for 6, lost to KILLAMARSH II (17) 169 for 7 by three wickets.
At North Warren Road: ROSE LEISURE (5) 160 for 9, lost to KIVETON PARK II (19) 163 for 5 by five wickets.
DIVISION FIVE
At The Metcalfe Ground: EVERTON II (20) 255 for 4, beat ANSTON III (4) 162 all out by 93 runs.
At South Wheatley: NORTH WHEATLEY WITH LEVERTON II (4) 107 for 8 (Julian Wood 3-26), lost to TEVERSAL II (15) 108 for 9 (D. Moody 30, Robin Hackney 5-11) by one wicket.
DIVISION SIX
At Marsh Lane: EAST DRAYTON (0) 113 all out, lost to MISTERTON (20) 114 for 2 by eight wickets.
TEAM SELECTIONS
MARSHALLS (v Anston, away, w.p. 1.30pm) P. van den Heuvel, K. Housham, J. Allen, T. Lane, Greg Andrews, Chris Hearn, B. Guilliatt, C. Blood, M. Whitlam, Daz Andrews, Gas Andrews. Scorer, John Connor. Meet Trent Port 11.30am. Any problems please tel. Hoodle on 07795 030248.
LEA PARK (v Wiseton, away, w.p. 2pm) E. Moulds, I. Elliott, C. Needham, P. Marriott, A. Orton, A. Lobley, M. Housham, A. Whiteley, B. Alsop, N. Boulton, N. Anderson; 12th man, Hymers/List. Meet Trent Port 12.15pm.
MISTERTON (v Woodsetts 2nds, home, w.p. 2pm) T. Sharpe, M. Tillen, P. Snell, D. Emmingham, P. Snow, R. Taylor, Mark Boscolo, C. Bell, Matthew Boscolo, J. Beecroft, J. Wilson; 12th man, D. Manning. Meet ground 1.15pm. Match ball sponsor: Distinction Training Ltd.
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