Ashton on Mersey CC 1st XI 128 all out
Ashton on Mersey CC 1st XI 128 all out
Lost to
Runcorn CC 1st XI 229-9
Ashton’s bright start to the season hit the rocks as they were well beaten by Runcorn at The Beets.
Losing the toss and being asked to bowl first Ashton could be satisfied with their early efforts as they took early wickets to restrict Runcorn to 48-3.
But Keiran Maher (60) and Nauman Akram (52) posted a 90 run 4th wicket partnership to bring Runcorn back into the game.
Ashton failed to take the few chances that came their way and with Dave McNamara hitting a rapid fire 52 not out in the final overs, the final total of 229 looked to be an acceptable if not exceptional effort.
With the ball Charlie Eaton again showed his tremendous all round ability taking 3-45.
Ashton’s hopes of challenging the target were blown away in the opening overs as Akram blitzed the home top order batting to leave the hosts at 24-5.
A mixture of poor shot choice and a lack of application by the Ashton batters fell well below what one might have hoped for from the league leaders. Eaton showed his teammates how things should be done, with a fine 50, but the rest of the batting lineup need to take a long look at their approach.
Akram finished with 5-26 and his efforts both with bat and ball underlined the difference between the teams.
The result leaves Ashton in third place in the league with plenty to sort out before next week’s trip to Barrow.
Ashton’s 2nd XI brightened the mood with a fine win away at Oakmere. Oakmere 199-8 (David Purcell 56) Ashton 203-5 (Tom Scott 53)
Ashton’s 3rd XI continued their fine season with a win over Woodley at The Beets. Woodley 118 all out, Ashton 121-3 (Mo Shadaan 43 not out)
Ashton’s 4th team lost a match against Didsbury who had originally conceded the game but found enough players at the last minute to fulfil the fixture….Ashton 128 all out Didsbury 129-8.
Pictured
Dave Patterson keeps wicket
Charlie Eaton bats
