​Whitby CC 1sts skipper Kai Morris keen to bounce back at home to Normanby Hall

Whitby were dismissed for 133 on Saturday by Boro in the North Yorkshire & South Durham Cricket League first division clash, and the visitors eased to a winning 138-4 in 35.2 overs at The Turnbull Ground.

Morris said: “We’ve got a tough game at home to promotion-chasing Normanby Hall on Saturday.

“We’ll be looking to get into the contest, try put them under pressure and give ourselves a chance.

"They’re a strong side and inevitably we’ll have to get through tough periods in the game.

"We’ll battle hard and hopefully get through these tough periods and then give ourselves a chance of pulling of an upset.

"Although they’re a good side, we’re confident that we’re able to compete with them and hopefully get a much needed result."

At home to Guisborough last weekend, Alfie Jacobs struck 37 and Theo Clarke 31 as Whitby were all out for 133 in 33.5 overs, as the match dodged the rain which washed out most local cricket matches.

The visitors eased to victory with six wickets to spare, so Morris is hoping his side can do better at home this weekend against Normanby Hall.

The captain said: “I was disappointed with Saturday’s defeat, but ultimately can’t fault the effort from the lads in what were difficult conditions against a good side.

"It was a bad toss to lose after all the rain around the night before and in the morning, and batting first was always going to be hard work.

"The Boro bowlers put the ball in good areas and made the most of the movement on offer, and unfortunately we weren’t able to find a way of getting through the tough periods.

"Theo and Alf both played really well for 30s and for a period of time were able to put the bowlers on the back foot.

"Unfortunately neither were able to go on and make a big score but hopefully they can both take confidence into the rest of the season and win us some games like we all know they’re capable of.

"In the second half of the game we actually bowled pretty well, however the pitch had flattened out and it was much easier to bat.

"We were in the game for large parts but all it took was the batsmen to string together a couple of partnerships and ultimately it proved we were 40/50 runs short of a competitive score.”