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Ashton on Mersey CC 1st XI 250 all out

Cheshire County Cricket League Division 2 Ashton on Mersey CC 1st XI 250 all out Lost to Upton CC 1st XI 356 -7 Ashton on Mersey toiled on a scorching day at The Beets as their disappointing season continued with a loss to Upton. Losing the toss and being asked to bowl first on one of the hottest days of the year, the home side were soon hampered by the removal from their attack of their main strike bowler. Fraser Hay. Hay’s hamstring strain limited him to just five excellent overs, and his loss proved a major problem for the home attack. Ashton managed to grab two early wickets but Chris McArthur and Lee Dixon came together to put the support bowling to the sword. With both players looking unthreatened by anything Ashton could deliver, they put on over 150 runs for the 3rd wicket to take the game away from the hosts. McArthur went through to a fine century, eventually falling for 122 at better than a run a ball. Dixon fell just 13 runs short of his ton, but any hope that the Upton score could be kept within sight was snuffed out by Joe Green and Matty Brayne who drove the score beyond the 350 mark in quick time. The Ashton bowling kept going on a hugely challenging day, but their lack of penetration without the services of Hay was notable. In reply Ashton bravely went for the runs from the off, but the loss of wickets prevented any chance of a miracle chase. A half century for Tom Jenkinson and some fine hitting from James Marshall were the highlights of a defiant innings from Ashton, but even a maximum bonus point total of 250 left them losers by 106 runs. David Williams pocketed 5-51 to take the bowling honours. The loss leaves Ashton rock bottom of the table and a long way adrift from safety. They will be playing for pride over the coming weeks. The 2nd XI recorded another fine win at promotion chasing Romiley. Ashton 212 all out (Jack Cumersdale 67, Sam Thoburn 55) Romiley 151 all out (Ryan Carey 3-20) The 3rd XI played out a nail-biting tied game at home to Romiley. Romiley 214-4 Maximus Griffin 84) Ashton 214 all out (Aaron Jones 50, George Healey 5-35) Pictured Fraser Hay fields James Marshall bats

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Ashton on Mersey CC 1st XI 98 all out

July 8, 2025 / Match Reports 2025 / Ian Roberts

Cheshire County Cricket League Division 2 Ashton on Mersey CC 1st XI 98 all out Lost to Stockport CC 1st XI 100-3 Ashton on Mersey crashed to another defeat as their difficult season continued with a visit to Stockport CC. Losing the toss and being asked to bat first, on a track which offered help to the bowlers, Ashton lost early wickets once again. Haris Yassin and Fraser Hay brought some stability to the batting effort with a 60-run partnership and with the score at 71-2 Ashton would have been looking to build a competitive total. But in a sad repeat of many games this season the rest of the batting fell well short of what was required, with the last 8 wickets falling for just 27 runs. The total of 98 all out in just 30 overs was never going to be a challenge for the home side, and Stockport knocked off the runs for the loss of 3 wickets. This defeat, against a side also struggling at the wrong end of the table, was a new low in a season of lows, and the club is now staring relegation squarely in the face. The Ashton 2nd XI brought some cheer with a fine win at The Beets over Port Sunlight. Ashton 223 all out (Sam Thoburn 82, Will Kane 51) Port Sunlight 108 all out) Pictured Sam Thoburn stretches forward Will Kane hits out

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Ashton on Mersey came up short in their vital clash on the road at Cheadle Hulme.

July 1, 2025 / Match Reports 2025 / News Team

Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Ashton began well without getting fully on top of the home bowling. Whilst all of the top order batters got starts, none of them were able to go on to make the big score that would have shifted the game in Ashton’s favour. The home bowling was accurate enough on a pitch that gave help, and Ashton lost wickets trying to up the run rate. The final total of 166 seemed below par, although it gave Ashton something to defend. The hosts batted sensibly, knowing their target and with Oliver Willett and Adam Wilde taking control, the game drifted away from Ashton. Willett went for 54 but Wilde steered the hosts home by 6 wickets, remaining unbeaten on 76. The loss keeps Ashton at the foot of the table, with the next three weeks now vital for any chance of survival in the Division. The Ashton 2nd XI delivered an emphatic win against Stockport at The Beets. Ashton 197 (Sam Thoburn 85, Finn Coburn 40) Stockport 56 all out (Max Lilley 3-6, Joe Middleton 3-11). The 3rd XI lost a close game at Cheadle. Cheadle 175-9 (Hamza Rais 76, Finn Coburn 6-50). Ashton 160 all out (Finn Coburn 53). Pictured James Marshall bats Charlie Eaton bowls

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