Greengate through to semi-finals

CRICKET: Greengate hosted a Twenty20 game against Heyside thirds and scored an impressive 205 for two thanks to a partnership between A Simpson, who scored 91, and V Clark, who made 77 not out.

In reply Heyside mustered 104 for nine. P Robinson put 39 on the board. R Jackson returned figures of three for 24 for Greengate who will now play in the semi-finals of the Charlie Scoltock shield.

Heyside play in the plate competition.

Newtonhurst travelled to Greengate and, batting first, were dismissed for 89 as R Jackson took four for 38 and A Simpson claimed three for nine.

Greengate didn’t find it easy chasing their target but L Buckley’s 24 not out helped them bag maximum points on 93 for six.

Foresters continued their good league start with a maximum points win at Friends.

The hosts batted first and were dismissed for 110 with Rashid top scoring with 50.

In reply Foresters were 113 for six. Latif top-scored with 37 and Rashid claimed three for 18.

At Europa Exiles visitors St Mary’s took first guard but struggled against the Europa attack.

R Lawrence took four for six to help dismiss St Mary’s for 109. S Jolly scored 46.

A Bruce’s undefeated 56 and P Hodgson’s 32 not out ensured maximum points for Europa, who were 110 for one.

Radclyffe were unable to raise a team against Newtonhurst and forfeited.

Scores-

Friends 110 all out, Foresters 113-6; Europa Exiles 110-1, St Mary’s 109 all out; Greengate 205-2, Heyside 104-9; Greengate 93-6, Newtonhurst 89 all out.


Six set for charity tour

SIX cricket watchers are embarking on a whistle-stop tour of the 18 first-class county grounds over four days in June.

The four-day trip is in aid of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Cystic Fibrosis and Shaw Cricket Club funds, with proceeds split equally.

The tour ends with an appearance on Sky Sports’ Cricket AM programme on Saturday morning. To donate and for more details on the trip, visit www.challenge6.co.uk

Matt Williams, secretary of Blackpool FC, is organising the trip, and he will be joined on the road by fellow Shaw members, Mark Stafford, Paul Harrison, Matthew Tipton and Bill Read, along with Kevin Richardson, Saddleworth and District Cricket League correspondent for the Oldham Evening Chronicle.