Cheshire Cricket Match Reports

Ashton on Mersey 1XI Vs WPCC 1XI

17/6/2013

Winnington Park 1st XI lost their third game in a row, as they fell to a 9 wicket defeat at Ashton-on-Mersey on Saturday.

Having lost the toss, Park captain Mike Johns was somewhat surprised to be asked to bat on a firm track. Despite losing an early wicket, Greg McKeown (60) and Jonathan Wales (28) took the Park total to 95-1 from 28 overs. And at this stage, the Ashton-on-Mersey captain looked to be regretting his decision.

However, the home side fought back well; removing McKeown and Wales in quick succession, and continuing to run through the Park middle. Park were left struggling on 133-8 with six overs remaining, but Rob Begbie (14) and Ben Coulbeck (19no) were able to add six boundaries to boost the visitors total to 165-9 from their 45 overs.

Ashton-on-Mersey made short work of the target set by blitzing their way to the total in 18.1 overs, for the loss of just one wicket. Pratick Kumar (89no) and Harry Michelmore (72no) played an array of high quality shots, barely offering a chance, as the Winnington bowlers were left scratching their heads. Ben Coulbeck (1-27) picking up the only wicket to fall.

Winnington will hope a return to The Recreation Ground see's a change of fortune, as the Northwich based side now have three home fixtures on the bounce.

Winnington Park 1st XI - 165-9 (45 overs)
Ashton-on-Mersey 1st XI - 166-1 (18.1 overs)

Ashton-on-Mersey 1st XI win by 9 wickets

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WPCC 2XI Vs Disley 2XI

17/6/2013

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A superb six-wicket haul from Stu Moniz helped Winnington Park’s 2nd XI get back to winning ways as they beat Disley by 79 runs on Saturday.

Ten-man Disley’s day started badly as they arrived late in Northwich, meaning they forfeited the toss. Captain Phill Amatiello chose to bat when play finally got underway ten minutes late.

Park made a good start with Amatiello top scoring with 43 from 56 balls and Joe Paterson contributing a good 39 that included five fours. But Neil Powell (15) and Sam Speak (13) were the only other Winnington batsmen to reach double figures as they lost their last six wickets for just 24 runs to finish on 154 all out, Rick Robinson-Moss (5-12) doing most of the damage.

Any hopes of a Disley win were soon dashed when Stu Moniz ripped through their top order, he claimed a wicket in each of his first four overs and eventually finished with figures of 6-11 from nine overs, moving him on to 24 total wickets this season. Winnington were much improved in the field; Amatiello, Speak and Powell each took a superb diving catch.

James Hanson (2-20) backed Moniz up from the opposite end as Disley stumbled to 37-8. But their final wicket partnership was an impressive one, Shehryar Mughal (24) and Robinson-Moss (22*) put on 38 runs before Bailey Metzinger (1-18) wrapped up the win for Park when he bowled Mughal with Disley on 75.

The 25-point win moves Winnington up to third in the TACS Partnership Cheshire Cricket League Division C on 136 points, eight points behind second-placed Pott Shrigley who they face next week.

Winnington Park 154 all out
Disley 75 all out

WPCC win by 79 runs

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WPCC 1XI Vs Malpas 1XI

14/6/2013

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Winnington Park 1st XI slipped into the relegation places for the first time this season following an eight wicket defeat against Malpas on Saturday.

Upon winning the toss, Park captain Mike Johns had no hesitation in choosing to bat despite missing many of his first team regulars.

Having lost two early wickets, the experienced pair of GregMcKeown (21) and Mike Johns (58) laid the foundations.

Johns played a number of classy drives to bring up his first half century of the season, but when he hauled out in the deep to the spin of Ward (3-27), Park looked to be struggling.

However, the tail wagged, with Michael Dunning (21) and Mike Begbie (13) getting Park to a competitive score of 147. Pace-man Phil Johnson (6-72) doing the damage for Malpas.

Malpas made short work of the target Winnington set. Chasing down the runs required in 33 overs with eight wickets to spare. Rob Ward (64no) anchored the innings, and was supported well by Adrian Stubbs (40) and Jon Suckley (35no). Spin bowlers Michael Dunning and Jonathan Wales picked up a wicket a piece for Park.

Following the game, Park captain Michael Johns said; "The difference between the sides was not as great as the scoreboard suggests. We were probably 40 runs short with the bat, but the lads were great in the field and didn't give up. Next week we'll be looking to get back on track when we visit Ashton-on-Mersey".

Winnington Park CC 1st XI - 147ao (35.3 overs)

Malpas CC 1st XI - 148-2 ( 33 overs)

Malpas CC win

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Sandbach 2XI Vs WPCC 2XI

12/6/2013

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The five-game unbeaten run at the start of the season seems a long time ago now for Winnington Park’s 2nd XI, they lost their third game in succession on Saturday away at Sandbach.

After winning the toss, captain Phill Amatiello looked to take the game to 11th-placed Sandbach, and decided to bat first. Amatiello opened the batting with Josh Tench, who fell early on for 7, but the captain solidified the innings with a knock of 29 from 57 balls.
Joe Paterson coming in at three was the mainstay of the Park innings, he stayed at the crease for 89 balls, making 30 before being bowled by Jaffer.
Winnington found runs hard to come by as Sandbach picked
up wickets at regular intervals – including four for the impressive James Ackerman.
Sam Speak (19), Ashley Haughton (14) and Stu Moniz (14) provided some resistance but Park were all out for 137.

Sandbach couldn’t have asked for a worse start to their innings, they were struggling at 3-2 when opening bowlers Stu Moniz and Bailey Metzinger each took an early wicket.
But they were to be the only wickets Sandbach lost as they comfortably reached their target with Phil Watthey and Luke Harding both finishing unbeaten on 47 and 81 respectively.

Sandbach earned 25 points for the win whilst Park took five points back to Northwich. The loss means Winnington slip to 6th in the TACS Partnership Cheshire Cricket League Division C on 111 points.

Sandbach 139-2
Winnington Park 137ao

Sandbach win by eight wickets

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Ashley 3XI Vs WPCC 3XI

12/6/2013

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Park 3rd XI’s batting performances have so far been impressive this season , but a few old issues came back to the fore last Sunday, as they lost by 10 wickets to Ashley.

Winnington were forced to bat first after captain Josh Tench had lost the toss, and they went on to lose key early wickets to the impressive bowling of Zeehan Ishan (5-25).
Low scores for openers Tench (1) and Tom Woolley (4), as well as Mark Stone (3) and Sam Speak (0) put the Park lower-middle order under serious pressure.
At 21-6, Park’s final score of 65 all out was respectable, as Joe Paterson (26) and Stephen Riley (14) showed some resistance.
However Peter Room, Alan Stone, James Hanson and Dan Barnes only registered four runs between them, although Simon Barnes fought for over ten overs for his 3*.

In reply, Alan Stone dropped Matt Lamming in the first over, but it wasn’t to carry any significance, as Park’s low score was an easy target for Ashley, who knocked it off inside 13 overs.
James Hanson and Dan Barnes bowled fairly well early on, but Ashley openers Lamming (35*) and Jaan Shanaka (32*) had no trouble dispatching under-pitched balls for four.

Park, still top of Division 3 West, travel to Runcorn next Sunday and will be looking to get back on track following this disappointing performance.

WPCC 65 (35 overs)
Ashley 68-0 (13 overs)

Ashley win by 10 wickets

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Mobberley 1XI Vs WPCC 1XI

4/6/2013

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Winnington Park 1st XI could only collect five points as they came up well short at high flying Mobberley.

Mobberley's Church Lane ground is known for its batting wicket and fast outfield. However, a good performance in the field allowed Park to restrict the home side to 196-9 from their 45 overs.
Ben Couldbeck (3-34) and Daniel Ainsworth (3-38) were the pick of the bowlers, with Mobberley's Abdul Aqueel (60) playing a classy knock.

Park's top order have struggled this season, and their woes were to continue. Only Jonathan Wales (19) was able to play with freedom as Aqueel (7-24) dismissed the top four. Mike Begbie (30) batted confidently, and added respectability to the visitors total as Park were bowled out for 91 in the 40th over.

Winnington captain Michael Johns said; "I was delighted with the performance in the field, but we have once again come up short with the bat. Credit to Mobberley, they're a good side and I expect them to be competing for promotion this season. We will take positives from the game, but the sooner our batsmen find their feet, the better for us".

Mobberley CC 1st XI - 196-9
Winnington Park CC 1st XI - 91ao

Mobberley CC win

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WPCC 2XI Vs Barrow 2XI

4/6/2013

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Following a promising start to the season, Winnington Park’s 2nd XI have now lost their last two games after they fell victim to Barrow.

After winning the toss, Park captain Phill Amatiello elected to bowl, and his team made a good start - opening bowlers Stu Moniz and Sam Barnes each picked up an early wicket.
But Barrow Chairman Nick Bell (54) and Richard Weaver (62) put on a large third wicket partnership to put the visitors in the driving seat.

The rest of Barrow’s batting line-up failed to impress as youngsters Bailey Metzinger (4-31) and Sam Barnes (3-26) ripped through the tail; but Bell and Weaver had already done the damage.
The other wickets were claimed by Stu Moniz (1-49), Tom Woolley (1-22) and a James Hanson run out as Barrow were all out for 177.

Winnington had not been bowled out for the first five games of the season, but they have now failed to reach triple figures for two weeks in a row.
Sam Speak (25*) was the standout batsman, and opener Josh Tench (17) provided some resistance as Park limped to 94 all out.
James (4-17) and Nelson (3-24) impressed with the ball for Barrow as they recorded their first win of the season in the TACS Partnership Cheshire Cricket League Division C.

Park earned five bowling points to take their season total to 106, although they will be looking for a much improved performance next week away at Sandbach.

Barrow 177 all out
WPCC 94 all out
Barrow win by 83 runs

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Neston 5XI Vs WPCC 3XI

4/6/2013

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Winnington Park 3rd XI captain Paul Morris led from the front with an explosive 94 as Park comfortably swept aside Neston’s 5th team to return to the top of the league.

In beautiful Cheshire surroundings, the Northwich side fielded a healthy mix of youth and experience, which once again proved to be the perfect blend.

Bowling first, Park struggled early on as Neston raced to 70-0 from 6 overs. After Stephen Riley (2-39) had made the breakthrough, tight spells from Ash Houghton (5-41) and Dan Barnes (1-16) pegged Neston back. After Dan Barnes had finished his spell, Peter Room (2-17) took over and bowled with good flight to take the innings’ last two wickets.

In reply, Morris started brightly, and played his shots freely. Sam Barnes went for 0, but Sam Speak (10) batted solidly to support Morris. After Speak had gone with the score on 70, Paterson joined the skipper and played a disciplined, sensible knock, as he refused to give his wicket away.
Morris passed 50 and Park began to look comfortable, especially with 60 overs to meet their target.
The captain blasted several more boundaries but skied one to mid-off just six runs short of his ton, however by that stage the game was always in Winnington’s hands.
Peter Room (0) failed to open his run count for the season, but Alan Stone hit a cameo 18* to seal the victory, with Paterson 14* at the other end.

Neston 165ao.
Winnington Park 169-4.

Park win by six wickets.

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Ashton on Mersey 1XI Vs WPCC 1XI

WPCC 2XI Vs Disley 2XI

WPCC 1XI Vs Malpas 1XI

Sandbach 2XI Vs WPCC 2XI

Ashley 3XI Vs WPCC 3XI

Mobberley 1XI Vs WPCC 1XI

WPCC 2XI Vs Barrow 2XI

Neston 5XI Vs WPCC 3XI

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