Away win for Scarborough CC 2nds against Hornsea, home defeat for 1sts
Although Scarborough Cricket Club seconds secured a resounding away win in the YPLN Division One East, the first team put in a timid performance in their penultimate YPLN Premier Division home fixture for 2023, a defeat which leaves Ben Gill’s side on 72 points and the threat of relegation a distinct possibility,
Scarborough won the toss at North Marine Road and elected to field first against Stamford Bridge but early ill-discipline with the ball saw the visiting openers put on 42 before Jack Redshaw struck, writes Simon Dobson.
The third-wicket pairing of Brandon Faber (64 off 67 balls) and Dom Rhodes, who hit 55 from 50 balls threatened to post a mammoth total and take the game away from the hosts, but fine bowling from Archie Hammond pegged them back.
The left-arm spinner claimed his maiden first-team five-wicket haul to finish with 5-48, as the visitors posted a challenging 229-7 from their 50 overs.
Opening pair Rob Pinder and Redshaw found runs hard to come by and both fell to Alfie Oliver (2-22) when playing aggressive shots down the ground and the innings failed to recover. Clarke Doughney top scored with 30 and Gill added 18, but Dave Chaplin’s 3-35, Denson Narayan, who claimed 2-13 and tight bowling from Kevin Murphy eased Bridge to an overwhelming 115 run win.
Scarborough CC 1sts face a vital bank holiday weekend, as they travel to Beverley Town CC who they are level on points with, before entertaining bottom of the table Malton & Old Malton CC on Monday.
Scarborough 2nds ripped through Hornsea’s batting line-up, dismissing them for just 89 on their own patch.
Brad Milburn returned superb figures of 3-14 (11 overs) backed up by Tom Bussey, who claimed 2-35 with his spin.
Keiran Rutter also bagged a brace. all-rounder Milburn also showed form with the bat, alongside James Metcalf as they both reached the 20s to chalk up a comprehensive seven-wicket success to maintain their excellent run of league form.
The second team face Yapham at home next Saturday, their final home fixture of the summer.