Papplewick & Linby III 224-7, Todwick CC 201-9



On a scorching day at Burntstump Park, after losing the toss, an all-round batting display led to a competitive total. Led by an opening stand of 48 by Adam Boucher (69) and Tom Bowers (17), most of the middle order contributed with James Harvey (27), Adam Betteridge (28), Simon Bacon (23), Dane Straw (20 not out) and Kev Rostance (16 not out).



Todwick made a steady start in reply, with tight bowling by Dane Straw and Neil South restricted them to 19-2. However, a fightback by their hard-hitting middle order left them 172-4 needing only 53 more to win in 11 overs. The return of the Papp opening attack however turned the game along with two runouts including that of dangerman Pete Cooper when James Harvey took out one stump with a direct throw from midwicket.



Fine death bowling from youngster Dane Straw, who maintained a straight full length to finish with 1-24 from 9 overs, along with 5-27 from Neil South almost gave Papp maximum points, only prevented by the Todwick number 11 surviving the last 2 balls.



All in all, a good result for the new-look third team.