First weekend of the Cricket Season

The weekend cricket saw Tattenhall 1st XI start with a losing draw at Northwich whilst the 2nd XI had a winning draw at the Flacca against Alderley Edge.

Northwich scored 210 for 7 in their 50 overs, with Alan Brock taking 4 wickets, and veteran Mel Dobson bowling 13 overs for 23 runs to slow down the run rate. In reply Tattenhall lost early wickets through poor shots and finished on 181 for 7. Pick of the batting was Glen Coppack who scored 57 not out, and new boy Andy Styan 40 not out. Next week sees the first team at home to Bredbury St.Mark's; pop along and watch some cricket with the bar open from 3.30 pm.

The 2nd XI were asked to bat at the Flacca, and after losing a couple of early wickets Rob Okell and Robin Mulvihill put on a large stand for the 4th wicket, with Rob (who has not played cricket for 12 years) scoring 97, and Robin 73. The team finished on 240 for 7 off their allotted 50 overs. In reply, Alderley Edge scored 210 for 8 with all Tattenhall bowlers performing well. Next week they travel to local rivals Chester Boughton Hall.

On Sunday a young 3rd XI lost to Runcorn in their T20 KO cup game. Chasing 145 they fell 23 runs short. Next Sunday they face Widnes in the second game of the mini league at home from 2.00pm.

(images by kind permission of Keith Titchener).