Dear Member,
Welcome to this week’s BCC newsletter.
Senior Results
- The 1st XI got back to winning ways in the league on Saturday with an easy win at Sale. After dismissing the hosts for 159 (Rupes Kitzinger 4-59, Nick Bell 3-25), Bramhall made short work of knocking off the runs with quickfire fifties from Matt Jamieson and Matt Hughes helping to surpass Sale in the 37th over.
Things, however, didn’t go so well on Sunday when a weakened side travelled to Congleton for their Cheshire Cup fixture. Congleton reached 212 before being all out off the last ball of their 45 over innings, which was an under par total on a smallish ground. James Day and junior Lewis Clarke were the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets each. In reply, Bramhall batted poorly throughout and Matt Hughes was the only batsmen to surpass 50 as the innings end on 168 all out. Bramhall move into the Plate competition as a result.
- The 2nd XI maintained their superb start to the season with a straightforward win over Bowdon at Church Lane on Saturday. Bowdon were dismissed for just 86, with wickets shared around before Chris Heppell took a late 4-6. In response, Bramhall cruised to a 7 wicket win with George Francis’ 43 contributing to a handy 2nd wicket partnership.
- On Sunday, the 3rd XI picked up 25 points when New Brighton failed to raise a side. The 4ths made it a 100 point weekend for BCC with a 9 wicket win over Ashton-on-Mersey. Mersey hit 180 all out in 45th over with u13s Harish Shivakumar 2 for 29 in 11 overs including 2 wkts in his first senior over, Iain Tittle 3 for 34 and Daniel Woodside 1 for 31 in 11. Daniel then followed up with a classy 63 not out in a 160 partnership with captain Preyesh Patel who finished on 73 not out. All this was achieved with 8 players making their senior cricket debut.
- On Monday, the 3rds lost their final 20/20 group game at Alderley Edge posting 140 for 8 (Milligan 35). After Alderley struggled to 40 for 4 after 10 overs, their 13 year old Ed Fluck and ex Bramhall player Will Chalk saw them home in the last over, 5 wickets down. Harry Yarwood with 1 for 5 in 4 overs and Rourie Patel with 1 for 22 in 4 overs were BCC’s best 2 bowlers
Junior Results
Under 15s – The CCL team won comfortably on Sunday at Bowdon, restricting the home team to 107 with some tight bowling especially from George Willoughby and Ruaridh Patel. The team wrapped up a 9 wicket win with 43 ret from George Francis and 20+ not outs from Alfie and George Willoughby.
In the HPL our 9-man team lost to a much older Prestbury side by 46 runs. Every member of the team played up to their potential, showing commitment along with technical and tactical improvement. Manager Paul Addy was very proud of all of them and said that it felt like a victory to him.
U13s – On Sunday, Bramhall defeated Stockport CC by 62 runs, with BCC 183 for 5 off 24 overs and SCC 121 for 6 in reply. Tom and Ellie Mason, Harry Oliver and Kriss Krishnani all retired not out on reaching 30, and Declan Scammell was pick of bowlers with 7 for 2 off 3 overs.
U11s – Bramhall lost by 38 runs to Bollington, with special mention to Max who top scored with a fine 13 and Tom C with 11 and who also took 2 wickets. Whilst it was a defeat there was also a great deal to be positive about. For many it was their first game with the hard ball, and that in itself is a big step. What was particularly pleasing was the fact that we competed with such a young team, whilst Bollington fielded a complete team a full year older.The boys kept going right to the end and were still in the game going into the last two overs.
The U11s also beat by 19 runs, with Disley gross 265 5 wickets net 245 and Bramhall gross 272 2 wickets net 264
Whilst not wishing to praise individuals within a team game the notable performance was Lucas Anderson who top scored with splendid knock of 13. Sulay also performing well with the ball on his Bramhall debut.
Fixtures
- Saturday sees the 1sts at home to Urmston, with the 2nds heading to Marple.
- Sunday has the 3rds at home to Toft and the 4ths play at Woodley.
- Tuesday night sees the 2nd XI play at Stockport in the 20/20 Cup, so all support would be welcomed at Beech Road.
- Wednesday evening sees the veterans at home to Bredbury St. Marks.
- The request for support also applies to next Thursday when 1sts go to Premier side Macclesfield in the first game of their 20/20 competition.
Junior fixtures include:
Sunday – The U9s at Prestbury on Sunday, U13s at Woodford and the U15s at home.
Monday – The U11s are at Stockport Georgians and possibly also have a game at home to Poynton.
Tuesday – The U18s are at Wythenshawe.
Wednesday – The U13s B are at Alderley Edge.
Don’t forget that our play-cricket site carries scorecards and match reports of most games, plus fixtures and player & team stats. Go to http://www.bramhall.play-cricket.com and don’t forget to register as a member of the site if you haven’t already. Our other website, http://www.bramhallcc.com is where you’ll find information on the club, news items and photos.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions reminder – everyone should have received a form by email, with a copy re-sent this week. There are hard copies in the clubhouse committee room if needed.
Specialist Coaching Available
Our Australian player coach Mat Begbie is now available for 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 sessions for players of any ability to improve their game. Please contact Mat directly on beggers21@hotmail.com 07842 925230 or speak to him at the club.
100 Club Winners and Entry
Mar 13
1st Prize – Mark Francis £31; 2nd Prize – Terry Daniels £12; 3rd Prize – Andy Barrett £6
Apr 13
1st Prize – Iain Tittle £31; 2nd Prize – Andy Barrett £12; 3rd Prize – Patrick Burling £6
The next draw will be at the end of May. If you would like to join the 100 Club and help bring much-needed funds into the club please contact Les Williams, leswilliams@mail.com. Details are also on the club website at http://www.bramhallcc.com . It’s only £4 per month – the same price as a pint at Alderley Edge CC!
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Kind Regards,
BCC.