August 23rd 2014
Nuneaton 3rds Vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Won by 8 wkts
Elford got back to winning ways with an impressive victory and early finish away at Nuneaton. Having asked the home side to bat first, Elford got off to a flyer as Danny Haines took a wicket with the first ball of game thanks to some sharp catching at slip with Rich Ashworth. Haines made it back to back 5 wicket hauls as exploited the best of a pitch that offered a bit of bounce. Haines finished with 5-36 off 13, while Tony Allen hooped the ball around at the other end to take a season best 4-15 off 9. With Nuneaton back in the hutch for 87 with barely 30 overs played, the teams went straight back out. Elford made a tentative despite a breezy 10 by Malc MacDonald, who was also struck in the head by a beamer for his troubles. Steve Prichard played the captains innings hitting a unbeaten 33, supported by Paul Jones also with an unbeaten on 22, to help guide Elford to a 8 wicket victory and an early finish.
Elford 2nds Vs Wythall 2nds
Warwickshire Div 5a
Lost by 9 wkts
With several regulars missing, a young Elford 2nd XI fell to a 9 wicket defeat at home to Wythall. Batting first, James Brindey looked in good form with the bat again before falling on 35, while youngsters Elliott Allsopp 21 and James Earp 23 both made starts. However it was an unbeaten 60* from Lenny Allsopp which helped steer the home side past the 200 mark. unfortunately Elfords bowling couldn’t match anything Wythall had to offer and with several bowlers missing, Wythalll cruised home losing just the 1 wicket to the spin of James Earp.
August 16th 2014
Elford 1sts Vs Moseley 3rds
Warwickshire Div 5
Lost by 91 runs
A spirited display by Elford wasn’t quite enough, as they eventually fell considerably short at home to promotion chasing Moseley. Having elected to field first, Elford found themselves chasing the ball from the start as Mosleley took advantage of a slow hard wicket. To make matters worse, Elford were reduced to 10 men in the 3rd over as N Robinson injured himself diving in the outfield. T Allen made the initial breakthrough but at 221-1 off 38 overs, Elford were up against it. Danny Haines came back on and sparked a recovery of sorts as the luck started to turn. Haines took 5 wickets in 4 overs to finish with 5-60 off 15, while Paul Baldwin (3-52) hunted down the remaining wickets at the other end. Helped by a great run out by Jack Leech, Elford dragged themselves back into the game as Moseley were dismissed for 258. Unfortunately, Elfords top order soon disappeared including a diamond duck in the first over. Martin Sperrink (21) and Sam Leech 68 batted well, leading a semi recovery and looked quietly set before the pair fell in relatively short succession. Tony Allen 19 and Danny Haines 18* offered a little resistance in the tail, but Elford fell some way short of the total on 167ao.
Wolvey 2nds vs Elford 2nds
Warwickshire Div5a
Winning Draw
Elford 2nds had to settle for a winning draw despite amassing a hefty 280-8 away at Wolvey. The star of the show for Elford was Matt Brindley who smashed a career best 162*, in what was Elfords third highest individual score of the last 20 years. There were several cameos from Elliott Allsopp (33) and Johnny Shorthouse (15) but the day and the innings belonged to Brindley. Wolvey put up a stubborn reply and lost only 4 wickets in their chase, although fell along way short of the target on 172-4. Rob Drabble bowled an economical 2-25 off 15, while Lenny Allsopp also bowled tightly with 1-34 off 15. Youngster Jonathan Hill picked up the other remaining wicket in a memorable afternoon for the club.
August 9th 2014
Olton & WW 3rds Vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Lost by 68 runs
Elfords ‘stop start’ season suffered another setback as they fell to a disappointing defeat away at bottom of the table Olton & West Warwick. With almost half the team playing their first game in a month due to postponements and holidays, Elfords rustiness with the bat proved to be their downfall. The initial signs had been good as Elfords opening bowlers had got Elford off to a great start, restricting the home side to 74-4 of 25. Paul Baldwin 3-33 off 15 and Danny Haines with a miserly 1-12 off 11 had helped choke Oltons innings. Despite some lofty middle order hitting, Elford maintained a control of the game with Neil Robinson cleaning up the tail with 4-42 off 9. Having been set 168 to win off 54, Elford got off to a disastrous start losing 2 wickets for 1 run inside the first 3 overs. Proceeding barely got any better, as Elfords batsman struggled to maintain any presence at the wicket. Rich Ashworth showed his class with a breezy 33 before being adjudged LBW. Elfords tail crumbed away, ironically leaving the highest partnership of the day being the last wicket, as Danny Haines 16* and Skipper Steve Prichard 11 put on 27 before being bowled out for 99 inside 25 overs.
July 12th 2014
Elford 1sts Vs Bridgetrust OB 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Won by 6 wkts
Elford returned to winning ways as they beat top of the table Bridgetrust OB to end the visitors unbeaten start to the season. Having claimed the toss, with a lack of opposition at the start, Elford asked Bridgretrust to bat first. Baldwin and Haines both got the new ball to swing and bounce but it was the introduction of the spinners that kept Bridgetrust in check. Neil Robinson bowled very well taking 3-55 off 15, while Skipper Steve Prichard finally backed himself to bowl, taking 2-36 off 8. Alan Giles showed sharp glovework to take 2 stampings as Elford turned the screw. Baldwin (1-40 off14) came back for a 3rd spell at the death to Keep the visitors restricted to 189-6. Elfords top order all made the best of the flat track and lighting outfield. After a slow start, Elford started to exploit the holes in the field with Opener, Martin Sperrink top scoring with 39. With notable contributions all the way down, Captain Steve Prichard 21, Sam Leech 37 and Rich Ashworth 26 all chipped in as Elford closed in on the target. It was left to Paul Jones 36* and Neil Pipkin 7* to knock of the runs with several overs to spare on a long and warm afternoon.
Bridgetrust OB 2nds Vs Elford 2nds
Warwickshire Div 5a
Lost by 85 runs
Elford 2nds five match winning streak came to an end as they fell well short at league leaders Bridgetrust OB. Missing several regulars, they struggled with the bat as they failed to chase down 236, having being bowled out for 151, 85 runs short. Skipper Rob Drabbled took 4-58 while Jordan Brookes (5-75) continued his good form with the ball this season taking another 5 wicket haul albeit a little more expensive than usual. With only Steve Sadler (19) making into double figures at the top of the order, it was left to a late rear-guard from Chris Browne who hit an unbeaten 52 supported by Lenny Allsopp 37 that briefly threatened to give Elford hope of victory.
July 5th 2014
Aston Manor 3rds Vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Lost by 5 wickets
Elford slid to a disappointing 5 wicket defeat away at Aston Manor as they were left to rue another lost toss. Having moved to a newly prepared and damp track, Elford were invited to bat first on a bowler friendly deck. Skipper Steve Prichard toiled with the bounce to score 28 off almost as many overs while Rich Ashworth raced to 36 with several huge sixes before being caught with a ball that popped. Sam Leech notched up 18 in boundaries while Malc MacDonald uncharacteristically hit 9 off 28 including several forward defences with the mongoose. At 115-5, Elfords tail, which has often dug them out of similar situations crumbled away, leaving them bowled out for 143 inside 40 overs. With an attacking field set, Elfords opening bowlers Haines and Baldwin created several chances off a drying but useful pitch and soon had the game delicately poised. Baldwin (3-59) took 3 quick wickets while Haines (1-21) eventually found the edge to see a catch snaffled at 1st slip after being parried by 2nd! At 29-4, Aston Manors young middle order showed their potential as they played calmly punishing any loose delivery, often with a six! Rich Ashworth took a caught and bowled wicket late on, but with the damage done, Aston cruised home with 5 wickets and 36 overs to spare.
Elford 2nds Vs Aston Manor 4ths
Warwickshire Div 5a
Won by 3 wickets
Elford 2nds collected maximum points for the 5th consecutive game as they continue to turn their season around, climbing to second in the table. Having fielded first, Elford bowled out Aston Manor for 135 in 43 overs with youngster Jordan Brookes (6-33) showing his potential with the ball claiming his second 6 wicket haul of the season. Despite losing 7 wickets in reply, Elford chased down the total with 12 overs to spare thanks to Matt Brindley who scored his first 50 for the club.
June 28th 2014
Bedworth 3rds Vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Won by 11 runs
Elford travelled to Bedworth 3rds on another damp afternoon and soon rued the fact they lost the toss with the opening batsman staring at another green and sticky wicket. Sam Leech fell cheaply after last weeks heroics, while fellow opener Sperrink battled hard for 15. Captain, Steve Prichard (20) and wicket keeper Paul Jones (27) both made starts with out going on, leaving it to Tony Allen to hold the inning together. He finished unbeaten on 44 as Elford stuttered and struggled to score on a bowler friendly surface. Having posted 148, Elford got off to a flyer as Haines got a ball to jump finding the splice and latterly a diving Malcolm MacDonald, to take a great one handed catch at short leg, (the first of two on the day). Paul Baldwin (2-23) clean bowler the other opener to set Elford on their way. Usual 1st XI skipper Jason Jakeman playing to the surprise of Elford, showed his class as he adapted to the pace of the pitch well hitting a quick fire 63. Meanwhile stand in skipper A Gandon, played the captain innings before being dismissed by Sam Leech for 42. At 129-3, Bedworth then proceeded to collapse losing the last 6 wickets for just 7 runs as Elford claimed an unlikely victory. Spinner, Neil Robinson was the pick of the bowlers with 4 – 47 off 11.
Elford 2nds Vs Bedworth 4ths
Warwickshire Div 5a
Won by 83 runs
Elford 2nds notched up their fourth straight win batting first to climb to second in the table with a 83 run victory at home to Bedworth 4ths. Steve Sadler (30) & Dom Hinks (27) had laid the initial foundations before Matt Brindley cemented the innings together, top scoring with 46. Elliott Allsopp chipped in with 23, while keeper Alan Giles played a late cameo with 20 as Elford posted 215ao. It was then the turn of the evergreen Rob Drabble to lead the way as he took his first 5 wicket haul of the season with 5–36 off 15. Lenny Allsopp continued his good form with the ball taking a miserly 2-20 off 13. Youngsters James Earp (1-33) and Liam Garner (2-23) also both took wickets to help Elford reduce the vistors to 132ao and claim maximum points.
Streetly vs Elford
Lichfield Div 1
Lost by 5 wickets
Elfords struggles in the top Sunday division continued as once again they matched for many periods of the game before falling ultimately short. Dan Bailey top scored with 52, while Matt Stone and Rob Evans both 39 respectively, leading Elford to a quick fire 191aooff 33 overs. Unfortunately, Streetly were more than a match and knocked off the total with the loss of 5 wickets in the 36th over. Skipper Sam Leech took 2-12 off 4, while Matt Stone and Dan Bailey also took a wicket a piece.
June 21st 2014
Elford 1sts Vs Nuneaton 3rds
Warwickshire Div 5
Winning Draw
Elford claimed a winning draw in an open ended game that swung in the balance on numerous occasion. In their first game at home since the opening day of the season, Elford were asked to bat first on a hard but grassy wicket. Opener Sam Leech led from the start and was quick to latch onto anything wide or short. Opener Martin Sperrink (14), Wicketkeeper, Paul Jones (13) and Captain Steve Prichard 11 all made start before being dismissed while Rich Ashworth hit a quickfire 18 of 12 balls. At 189-4 off 33 overs, Elford looked set, but the tail fell away cheaply leaving the inform Neil Robinson stranded and unbeaten on 24. Having being bowled out for 226 in 48 overs, Elford got off to a good start as Danny Haines (1-24 off 11) soon found the edge of the bat to make the initial breakthrough. Unfortunately several sharp catches didn’t stick and Nuneaton began to build a platform despite Haines exploiting some variable bounce. The golden arm of Jack Leech soon turned the game again as he bowled well taking 3 – 38 off 9 including 2 wickets in 2 balls. With the shadows longing and the game heading the entire distance, Nuneaton started to hit out despite some tight death bowling from Paul Baldwin. Needing 14 off the last over to win, Elford and Baldwin held their nerve to seal a winning draw late in the day.
Wythall 2nds Vs Elford 2nds
Warwickshire Div 5a
Won by 43 runs
Elford 2nd claimed maximum points on a warm afternoon to climb to 3rd in the table. Batting first it Stef Hollingsworth who once again top scored continuing his rich vain of foem this season. He hit 67 while playing his part in several useful partnerships with Chris Browne (29) and Matt Brindley (37). Jordan Brooks played a cameo down the order hitting 23 as elford posted 216-9 off 50 overs. Elfords bowlers were also in good form as Skipper Rob Drabble led the way taking 2-32 off 10. Stef Hollingsworth bowled a miserly 2-14 off14 including 7 maidens, while Matt Brindly also chipped in with a wicket. It was left to Jordan Brookes to blow away the tail with an impressive 4-41 off12 as Wythall were dismissed for 173.
June 14th 2014
Moseley 3rds Vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Lost by 7 wickets
Elf 211ao
Mos 212-3
Elfords Topsy-Turvy season continued as they run out second best away at Moseley. Having been asked to bat first on a true and flat batting wicket, Elfords top order struggled with the exception of Rich Ashworth who anchored the top order. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Ashorth who had raced to 47 off 33 balls, holed out on the boundary leaving Elford exposed on 93-5. Skipper Steve Prichard (19) tried to steady the innings but after he was caught and bowled sharply, Elfords tail was called into action. The experienced due of Paul Baldwin and Neil Robinson put on 88 to help recover Elford from 108-7. Baldwin was eventually run out for 41 while Robinson edged behind after a hard hitting 52. Defending 212 on a quick outfield was always going to be difficult and with the clouds gathering, Moseley opened their shoulders from the off. After a flying start Elford dragged them selves back into the match thanks to two smart catches from Prichard and Smith. At 44-2 Elford kept the home side quiet until the drinks break, but with wickets in hand, Moseley made short work off the total chased down the target inside 36 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. Paul Baldwin was the pick of the attack with 3 -52 off 12 in a performance Elford will want to put behind them.
Elford 2nds Vs Moseley 4ths
Warwickshire Div 5a
Won by 5 wkts
Mos 154ao
Elf 155-5
Elford 2nds continued their good start to the season with a 5 wicket victory at home to Moseley in the reverse fixture. After Skipper Rob Drabble had made the initial breakthrough, it was the spin twin partnership of Stef Hollingsworth and Lenny Allsopp who did the damage as the due took 8 wickets between them Hollingsworth took a fine 3-40 off 15 while Allsopp notched up another 5 wicket haul with a miserly 5-31 off 15. Jordan Brooks took the final wicket to wrap up Moseley innings for 154. Elfords reply was a little shaky and looked vulnerable with 5 of the top order back in the hutch with scores all under 11. However the experience of opener Steve Sadler and the inform Stef Hollingsworth turned the game once again. Both were left unbeaten to guide Elford home by 5 wickets. Sadler carried his bat with 29* while Hollingsworth scored his 2nd half century of the season with 51*.
May 31st 2014
Attock 3rds Vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Won by 5 wkts
After last weeks total wash out, Elford travelled to league leaders Attock and came away with a valuable victory on a damp and sticky wicket. After winning the toss, Captain Steve Prichard immediately opted to field first to exploit the pitch. Danny Haines (2-27) opened the account thanks to a brilliant one handed backward diving catch by Paul Jones at 2nd slip, followed by a slower ball to bowl the other opener. Although his luck might have ran out after 4 catches went down and the stumps were struck without the bail coming off! The return of a ‘steamlined’ Paul Baldwin to Elford colours kept the pressure up as he took 2 – 28, while Jack Leech bowled back of length to great effect taking 3-13 off 8. From 82-3, Attock lost their last 7 wickets for 30 runs, leaving Rich Ashworth (2-15) to make short of the tail as Attock were bowled out for 112 in 39 overs.
Elford took their time in chasing down the total on a pitch that still offered a lot to the bowlers. Martin Sperrink battled hard for 16, while Paul Jones looked measured for his unbeaten 27. Tony Allen had looked set on 13 before holing out, leaving it to Neil Robinson to hit the winning runs off his first delivery, in an inning helped by 38 extras!
Elford 2nds Vs Attock 4ths
Warwickshire Div 5a
Won by 35 runs
Elford 2nds got back to winning ways as they successfully defended 199 at home to Attock in the reverse fixture. Despite several starts from the top order (Hollingsworth 19 & Browne 18 respectively), Elford looked in real trouble at 101-7 before Malc MacDonald and Lenny Allsopp turned the game around. MacDonald wielded his infamous ‘Mongoose’ to great effect hitting 5 sixes to top score with 57, supported by the evergreen and inform Lenny Allsopp (32), as the pair put on 92. Youngster Jordan Brookes continued his good form with the ball taking 3-29 off 7.2, while Allsopp, Brindley, MacDonald and Hollingsworth all took a wicket a piece. Helped by 3 run outs and good fielding, Elford bowled the visitors out for 165 to take maximum points.
May 17th/18th 2014
Ward End Unity Vs elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Losing Draw
WEU 224ao
Elf 157-9
Elford and Ward End played their parts in a rollercoaster of an afternoon in a game that swung in balance on several occasions. On an afternoon that couldn’t have contrasted any more than the week before, Elford got off to a flying start as Danny Haines found the edge of the bat with the very first ball of the match. Nick Smith returned to the side and started where he left off with several more wickets to his name. At 41-3 Ward End rebuilt and looked in a ominous position exploiting the short boundary and mid-day sun. However, Skipper Steve Prichard managed to exploit some turn to get Elford back into the game at 135-4. Neil Robinson enjoyed some success with the ball after taking the pads off with 2-27 off 7 while Tony Allen was the work horse with 2-69 off 15. Several sharp catches later and Elford dragged the game back around, leaving Rich Ashworth to mop up the tail with several quick wickets, bowling the home side out for 224. With the bounce getting increasingly lower, Elfords openers approached the game very differently. Sam Leech top scored with 32 off just 15 balls while Martin Sperrink dropped anchor and held the innings together with 16 off 92 balls. Rich Ashworth (16) and Paul Jones (6) were both unlucky to drag the ball onto their own stumps, while Elfords middle order began to fall away. Steve Prichard (26) and Tony Allen (22) stemmed the fall of wickets before falling late on, chasing batting points. It was left to Nick Smith and Danny Haines to see the final overs out to claim a share of the points on a warm and good natured afternoon.
Elford 2nds Vs Ward End Unity 2nds
Warwickshire Div 5a
Winning Draw
Elf 232-7
WEU 153-6
In the reverse fixture, Elford 2nds secured a winning draw after two early season defeats. Winning the toss and batting first on an excellent track Elford slumped to 66 for 6. However, a tremendous partnership between Steph Hollingsworth and the evergreen Lenny Alsop pushed the score past 200 with sensible batting and excellent running between the wickets. Steph fell an agonising 4 runs short of his maiden century (trying to reverse sweep!), hitting a career best 96, while Lenny anchored the innings unbeaten on 66. Elford were able to post a respective score of 232 at the end of their 50 overs. After impressing with the bat, the due then starred with the ball as Allsopp took a miserly 3 – 10 off 13 while Hollingsworth took 3-52 off 12, as Elford restricted the visitors to 153-6 off 50 overs on an excellent batting track.
Aston Manor 1sts vs Elford Sun XI
Lichfield Div 1
Lost by 36 runs
Elford Sun XI travelled to Aston Manor and produced a spirited performance despite eventually falling short. Atson Manor had looked set to post a large score at 127-3, but Elfords bowlers got themselves back in the game to bowl the home side out for 212. Rob Evans 3-14, Lenny Allsopp 2-22 and Matt Stone 2-18 were the pick of the bowlers. In reply, Elfords batsman all made starts without going to lead the attack. James Evans top scored with 28 including several large sixes, while youngster Elliott Allsopp was left unbeaten on 24 batting at 6. Despite a good runrate, Elford unfortunately ran out of batsman, faltering at 176ao inside 33 overs.
May 10th 2014
Bridgetrust OB 1sts vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 5
Lost by 10 wickets
Elf 75ao
BT 76-0
Elford endured a torrid and frustrating afternoon away at Bridgetrust OB, suffering their first 10 wicket defeat in over 5 years. After a delayed start due to rain, Elford got off to a ominous start by losing the toss and being asked to bat. The task was made more difficult as they lost a wicket in the first over on a classic ‘sticky wicket’. Sam Leech offered the only highlight and resistance as he returned to Elford colours with a hard fought 42. Unfortunately the other batsman failed to offer much support between the rain showers and collapsed from 61 -3 to 75 ao inside 6 overs! After more rain, Elfords afternoon was compounded further as Danny Haines slipped while bowling and was left to spend the rest of the innings at slip. After yet more showers, Bridgetrust were eager to finish the game but had to wait till nearly 7 in the evening before they finally wrapped up proceeding with all the wickets remaining.
May 3rd/4th 2014
Elford 1sts Vs Aston Manor 3rds
Warwickshire Div 5
Won by 7 wickets
AMCC 157ao
Elf 161-3
Elford got their 2014 campaign off to a winning start as they successfully chased down Aston Manors total on a glorious afternoon for cricket. With several new faces and a few familiar ones, Elfords new Captain, Steve Prichard asked the visitors to bat first on a hard looking track for early May. Debutant Nick Smith made the initial breakthrough to claim 2 for 17 off 8 while Rich Ashworth looked lively with an impressive 2 for 14 off 7 with only 3 runs conceded in his first 5 overs. Danny Haines was also amongst the wickets to claim to 2 for 39 after toiling away unsuccessfully in his first spell, leaving it to Tony Allen to clinically pick off the tail with 4 -41 off 13. Aston Manor finished on 157, made more remarkable since the number 11, Conner Woakes top scored with 52 in a last wicket stand of 67!
Elfords run chase was a steady accumulation, rather than a race across the finish line. Openers Martin Sperrink (30) and Chris Browne (19) put on 65 the first wicket as they picked off any stray deliveries. Rich Ashworth, also on debut looked in good touch with the bat as he picked up the rate with Paul Jones. Jones (19), like Sperrink and Browne before him was eventually adjudged LBW, leaving it to Ashworth to finish the game with an impressive 48 off 41 as Elford claimed a 7 wicket victory.
Aston Manor 4ths Vs Elford 2nds
Warwickshire Div 5a
Lost by 122 runs
AMCC 200-9
Elf 78ao
Elfords 2nds started with a defeat but took away several positives in a spirited display in the field. Jordan Brookes hard work in the winter nets paid off as he took a career best 6 -31 including a hat trick as the host set a target of 200-9 off 50 overs. Unfortunately their batsman didn’t suffer the same fortune as they were skittled for just 78!
Streetly Sun XI vs Elford Sun XI
Lichfield Div 1
Won by 7 wickets
Elfords Sun XI also got off to a flying start with a win away at Streetly. P Baldwin and T Allen got Elford off to a good start with the ball, before Jack Leech, back in Elford colours after several years down under took an impressive 4 – 16 off 7.5. Aussie, Dan Bailey matched his wicket haul with 4 – 28 off 8, as the home side were bowled out for 130 in 40 overs. Elford made relatively short work of the total as keeper Dan Hackett top scored with 53, while Bailey hit 40 in a good all round performance. Youngster Elliott Allsopp was left to hit the winning runs with an unbeaten 14.
Elford suffered a frustrating day in the summer sunshine away at Moseley. Having been asked to bat first on a near perfect looking batting pitch, Elford made a slow but steady start thanks to openers Gaz Starkey (19) and Martin Sperrink (17). With runs and wickets on short supply nearing the 20 over mark, the introduction of Rob Collett got the runchase under way. He continued his good start to the season hitting 50 before being caught behind. With wickets also starting to fall at the other end, Elford soon started to run out of batsman. Paul Baldwin’s late cameo of 23 not out with Ian Redgate helped Elford put on an extra 40 runs for the 8th wicket, before finally being bowled out for 176.
Conscious of a quick outfield and a true wicket, Elfords bowlers needed to work hard in the late afternoon sunshine. Skipper Paul Baldwin (3-41) and Danny Haines (3-47) helped by some truly excellent catching behind that bat, kept Elford in the game without quite ever taking hold of it. Lenny Allsopp slow right arm picked up his obligatory wicket put Elford were left to ponder a lack of runs as the home side with 3 wickets remaining saw the game out.
Elford Sun Xi vs Nether Whitacre 1sts
Warwickshire Div 3
Won by 2 wkts
NW155ao
Elf 156-8
The Sunday side returned to winning ways with a close victory over Nether Whitacre. Having lost the toss, Elford ended up fielding first in the heat, but were rewarded by keeping the visitors down to 155. Wickets were shared amongst the bowlers with Danny Hackett and Ian Redgate both taking 2, while father and son combination Lenny and Elliott Allsopp took 4 between them. Keeper Alan Giles chipped in with three stumpings. Danny Hackett (50) and Tommy Griffiths (30) scored the majority of the runs, leaving it to youngster Elliott Allsopp to hit the winning runs with 2 wickets remaining.
