Cheshire County Cricket League Division 3
Ashton on Mersey CC 1st XI 170 -8
Lost to
Irby CC 1st XI 171-9
Ashton on Mersey came agonisingly close to wrapping up the 3rd Division title in a nailbiting contest at Irby, before falling just short.
Being asked to bat first on a surface that offered much for the home bowlers, Ashton’s innings was dominated by a hundred partnership between Harris Yassin and Tom Scott.
With the pair taking the total to 125-1, Ashton looked set to post an imposing total, but when both Scott and Yassin fell on that score, the Ashton effort stalled.
With the home spinners in charge, Ashton lost 7 wickets for just 45 runs to finish on a disappointing 170.
In reply, Irby started confidently with opener Jared Bone leading the way with a fine 50.
At 108-1 Irby looked strong favourites, but some fine bowling by Charlie Eaton and Mark Weighill brought the visitors back into the game.
The pair reduced Irby to 124-8 and Ashton seemed to have snatched back control.
But some lusty hitting by Muhammad Rizwan Junior swung the pendulum back into Irby’s favour until his luck ran out leaving the home side needing 7 runs with the last pair at the crease.
Ashton had a strong appeals for an lbw decision and a slip catch denied, and Irby scrambled the runs for a 1 wicket win.
The result leaves Ashton needing a handful of points in the final game of the season to secure promotion and the title.
Ashton’s 2nd XI overwhelmed Ashley at The Beets. Ashton 246-4 (Sam Thozer 99, Joe Gadsby 92) Ashley 79 all out (Ryan Carey 4-12).
The 3rd XI signed off their season with a win over Trafford MV. Ashton 132 all out (Noshanth Viswanadhuni 5-26) Trafford MV 80 all out.
Pictured
Ashton 1s take a wicket
The catch that was not given
