CREDIT: Finbarr Carroll
Week 13 in the Northamptonshire Cricket League Premier Division delivered a high-scoring thriller, dominant bowling displays, and crucial 25-point hauls across the board.
​Here is how the action unfolded across the grounds.
Peterborough Town Chase Down Finedon Dolben in Thriller
The match of the weekend saw Peterborough Town pull off an impressive six-wicket victory over Finedon Dolben in a high-octane encounter. Finedon Dolben set a formidable total, declaring at 278/6 after 57 overs to post a challenging target. Callum Berrill 91 runs, Nick Green 2/69. However, Peterborough Town met the revised target of 279 in style, pacing their chase effectively to reach 284/4 in 50.1 overs. Josh Smith 114 runs, Nick Green 92 runs, Daniel Bendon 3/74. Collecting a maximum 25 points, Peterborough demonstrated their top-order batting depth, leaving Finedon to settle for 7 points despite a strong declared total.
Josh Smith Peterborough Town CC 114 runs. (Image: Finbarr Carroll)
Stony Stratford Outclass Rushden & Higham.
Stony Stratford delivered the most emphatic result of Week 13, dismantling Rushden & Higham Town by 179 runs. Stony Stratford’s batters dominated from the outset, setting up a declaration at 283/6 after 55 overs. Charlie Oldershaw 89 runs, James Hildreth 79 runs, Chana Ruwansiri 3/50. With a revised target of 284, Rushden & Higham’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure, skittled for just 104 in 30.5 overs Liam Gough 34runs, Ben Arnold 6/22. Stony Stratford walked away with 25 points, while Rushden & Higham picked up just 3.
Ben Arnold Stony Stratford CC 6/22 (Image: Finbarr Carroll)
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Kislingbury Temperance Defend Modest Total
In a low-scoring tussle, Kislingbury Temperance showed grit to secure a 32-run victory against Overstone Park. After being bowled out for 172 in 53.5 overs, Harry Penberthy 73 runs, Harvey Julyan 4/39. However, their bowling attack stepped up, routing Overstone Park for 140 in 41.3 overs to secure the 25 points and hold off a potential upset. Ali McLaughlin 29 runs, Harry Conway 3/20.
​Old Northamptonians Cruise Past Loddington & Mawsley
Old Northamptonians made light work of Loddington & Mawsley, claiming a comfortable six-wicket win. Loddington & Mawsley struggled to build momentum, bowled out for 133 in 51.4 overs. Lee Hawthorn 23 runs, Simon West 23 runs, Rob White 3/23. Old Northamptonians needed just 27.1 overs to knock off the runs, finishing on 135/4 to pocket a clean 25-point haul. Anshul Poothi 42 runs, Simon West 3/32.
Geddington Get the Job Done Against Oundle Town
Geddington CC picked up a vital five-wicket victory over Oundle Town. Oundle were dismissed for 206 in 48 overs. Bill Amas 53 runs, Keyshav Shanakyia 3/14. Geddington were set a revised target of 207 from 62 overs. Geddington kept their composure throughout a steady chase, reaching 210/5 in 54.3 overs to claim 25 points. Matt Taylor 68 runs, Patrick Harrington 1/14
CREDIT: Finbarr Carroll
