CORNWALL CRICKET LEAGUE preview/review
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- Created on Friday, 01 September 2023 05:20
- Last Updated on Friday, 01 September 2023 07:25
- Published on Friday, 01 September 2023 05:20
- Written by MICHAEL WEEKS Cornwall Cricket correspondent
The Cornwall Cricket League arrives at the penultimate weekend of games with still plenty to be decided across the divisions.
With two games to play Wadebridge have extended their lead to 17 points. They have now won their last nine games going back to late June and gained 99 points out of the last 100.
At St Clare Matt Robins (75) and Matt Butler (66) put on 132 for the first wicket but the home side fought back to restrict the target to 213 on a Duckworth Lewis calculation, after a rain delay reduced the overs to 46 per side.
A sensational spell from Callum Wilson determined the result. He got a hat-trick removing Chris Gibson then with the first two balls of his next over Jack Paull and Christian Purchase. Two balls later he knocked over Greg Smith and the hosts were in trouble at 31-4.
He went on to bowl Simon Keene at 49-5 and returned to take the final wicket to end with 6-42. Elliot Dunnett chipped in with 3-21, including the wicket of Ben Seabrook who was ninth out for 45.
The innings ended at 155 with six overs remaining.
Penzance will be looking for a favour from Werrington who host Wadebridge on Saturday.
Werrington remain fourth despite losing at St Just in a high-scoring game. Neil Curnow (69), Dominic Angove and Max Waller got half-centuries as the home side posted 293-7. Mark Gribble made 89 as Werrington replied with 214, Ellis May took 4-45.
Hayle have given themselves a relegation lifeline after a nine-wicket home win over Helston. Matt Jacka took 5-14 and the home side romped home with Sam Mycock unbeaten on 45. It leaves Helston 27 points ahead of Hayle, and still work to do to ensure safety.
It also set the nerves jangling in the Redruth camp who are now in real danger, just 20 points ahead of Hayle. The Reds only picked up three points at Callington as their losing run extended to six games and have gained just 20 points in the process. Needing 119 Liam Lindsay and Graham Wagg both made 39 in the six-wicket win to leave Callington 30 points off the bottom.
Hayle are at St Just on Saturday and Redruth host Helston in a game with plenty at stake. Camborne ensured their survival with a good win at St Austell in a game reduced to 33 overs by showers. Steve Kevern made 54 not out in the 115-7 before the MacDonald brothers stole the show with Jacob taking four wickets and Alfie three to spin Camborne to a 38-run DLS victory.
Standings after 16 /18 games Wadebridge 262 pts, Penzance 245, St Austell 199, Werrington 189, St Just 184, Camborne 175, Callington 165, Helston 162, Redruth 155, Hayle 135.
In County Division 1 Truro have a nine-point advantage over Falmouth with two to play.
Truro’s game at Grampound Road was interrupted three times by rain after a delayed start. The ‘Road’ were bowled out for 91 with Adam Price most economical with figures of 9-6-7-3. Charlie Kent (28) gave Truro a vital win as they lost six wickets getting the DLS target of 80.
Falmouth kept the pressure on with a 46-run home win over Beacon in a 47-over game after a delayed start. Marco van Biljon with 110 set up the 226-8 with Darren Proctor taking three wickets in his 500th first-team game. Jordan and Jack Thomas made fifties for the visitors.
Paul’s title hopes look to have gone following a 74-run defeat at Mullion. They are now 20 points off the pace.
Lanhydrock’s bottom place was confirmed after a nine-wicket home defeat by Roche, who have moved out of the drop zone as a result. Redruth seconds are 11 points behind after losing at home to Newquay by 146 runs with Grant Stone making 82.
At St Erme, Kyle Van Rooyen was at it again taking 5-10 to bowl Penzance seconds out for 58 then hitting 52 not out in just four overs to secure the quickest of ten wicket wins.
Standings after 20 /22 games Truro 300 pts, Falmouth 291, Paul 280, Beacon 234, St Erme 234, Mullion 231, Penzance II 230, Newquay 227, Grampound Road 201, Roche 174, Redruth II 163, Lanhydrock 112.
Elsewhere there were three ties including both title contenders in Division 3 East. Ladock at Boconnoc and Callington thirds at home to Grampound Road. Liskeard tied in their division four derby at Menheniot. It was close elsewhere, as well as Tideford, scrapped a vital one-run home win over Launceston, whose second team beat Buckland by one run at Lawhitton.
Constantine (3 West), Duloe (5 East) and Saltash St Stephens (6 East) won their respective titles over the weekend.
Holsworthy won the Division 2 ‘Raymond Reseigh Cup’ for the first time on a damp finals day at Redruth. They only played Sunday cricket before joining the Tamar Saturday League in the mid-noughties and a couple of seasons later entered Division 7 of the Cornwall Cricket League in 2008. Bude thirds were already ground sharing at Stanhope Park. There has been a steady rise up the divisions since, combined with improved ground facilities. The Division 2 T20 Cup attracted 21 of a possible 24 entries this season.
In the morning semi-final, Wadebridge seconds made 136-6 with Paul Menhinick (34) and Matthew Gordon (32) putting on 59 for the second wicket. Jack Jenkin removed them both to end with 4-20. The Helston seconds reply was delayed as drizzle and light rain swept across the ground around midday. A minimum six-over game was possible at 12:50 with the average run rate target of 42. With the help of three run-outs Wadebridge stayed in the game. It came down to seven needed off the final over the winning leg bye came off the final ball.
The second semi-final was reduced to 19 overs a side. Holsworthy made 110-5 with Herschelle Poggenpoel hitting 40 supported by fellow opener Matthew Shepherd (27) and Ryan Walter (26no). Ty Murrell took 2-14 from four overs. Holders Perranporth reached 37 before losing their first wicket at the end of the fifth over. The innings was then sensationally blown away by Poggenpoel who ended with the remarkable figures of 4-0-9-6. At 67 all ten wickets had fallen for 30 runs, in the space of ten overs.
Much of the final was played in miserable drizzly conditions before a late clearance. Helston lost two early wickets before Tom Mitchell made 32. They were bowled out off the penultimate ball with Jack Greening, Shepherd and Rob Mitchell taking two wickets each. To the jubilation of a coach load of travelling support Holsworthy cruised home for the loss of two wickets, with over four overs to spare. Poggenpoel was deservedly named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 62. Mrs Marlene Reseigh made the presentations.
Falmouth kept the pressure on with a 46-run home win over Beacon in a 47-over game after a delayed start. Marco van Biljon with 110 set up the 226-8 with Darren Proctor taking three wickets in his 500th first-team game. Jordan and Jack Thomas made fifties for the visitors.
Paul’s title hopes look to have gone following a 74-run defeat at Mullion. They are now 20 points off the pace.
Lanhydrock’s bottom place was confirmed after a nine-wicket home defeat by Roche, who have moved out of the drop zone as a result. Redruth seconds are 11 points behind after losing at home to Newquay by 146 runs with Grant Stone making 82.
At St Erme, Kyle Van Rooyen was at it again taking 5-10 to bowl Penzance seconds out for 58 then hitting 52 not out in just four overs to secure the quickest of ten wicket wins.
Standings after 20 /22 games Truro 300 pts, Falmouth 291, Paul 280, Beacon 234, St Erme 234, Mullion 231, Penzance II 230, Newquay 227, Grampound Road 201, Roche 174, Redruth II 163, Lanhydrock 112.
Elsewhere there were three ties including both title contenders in Division 3 East. Ladock at Boconnoc and Callington thirds at home to Grampound Road. Liskeard tied in their division four derby at Menheniot. It was close elsewhere, as well as Tideford, scrapped a vital one-run home win over Launceston, whose second team beat Buckland by one run at Lawhitton.
Constantine (3 West), Duloe (5 East) and Saltash St Stephens (6 East) won their respective titles over the weekend.
Holsworthy won the Division 2 ‘Raymond Reseigh Cup’ for the first time on a damp finals day at Redruth. They only played Sunday cricket before joining the Tamar Saturday League in the mid-noughties and a couple of seasons later entered Division 7 of the Cornwall Cricket League in 2008. Bude thirds were already ground sharing at Stanhope Park. There has been a steady rise up the divisions since, combined with improved ground facilities. The Division 2 T20 Cup attracted 21 of a possible 24 entries this season.
In the morning semi-final, Wadebridge seconds made 136-6 with Paul Menhinick (34) and Matthew Gordon (32) putting on 59 for the second wicket. Jack Jenkin removed them both to end with 4-20. The Helston seconds reply was delayed as drizzle and light rain swept across the ground around midday. A minimum six-over game was possible at 12:50 with the average run rate target of 42. With the help of three run-outs Wadebridge stayed in the game. It came down to seven needed off the final over the winning leg bye came off the final ball.
The second semi-final was reduced to 19 overs a side. Holsworthy made 110-5 with Herschelle Poggenpoel hitting 40 supported by fellow opener Matthew Shepherd (27) and Ryan Walter (26no). Ty Murrell took 2-14 from four overs. Holders Perranporth reached 37 before losing their first wicket at the end of the fifth over. The innings was then sensationally blown away by Poggenpoel who ended with the remarkable figures of 4-0-9-6. At 67 all ten wickets had fallen for 30 runs, in the space of ten overs.
Much of the final was played in miserable drizzly conditions before a late clearance. Helston lost two early wickets before Tom Mitchell made 32. They were bowled out off the penultimate ball with Jack Greening, Shepherd and Rob Mitchell taking two wickets each. To the jubilation of a coach load of travelling support Holsworthy cruised home for the loss of two wickets, with over four overs to spare. Poggenpoel was deservedly named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 62. Mrs Marlene Reseigh made the presentations.
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