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Leader Live
28-04-2025
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- Leader Live
No opening day joy for Chirk and Northop Hall outfits
In the Shropshire League, Chirk opened their Division One tilt with a five-wicket home defeat at the hands of Wellington Seconds. Chirk skipper Liam Walker elected to bat first after winning the toss and his side was all out for 148 in 34 overs. This tally was boosted by 42 extras, while Aled King top scored with 22. A knock of 48 from Henry Morris helped Wellington to a winning 149 for five, as Chirk also shipped 42 extras. There were two wickets apiece for Oliver Gough and Nitish Sharma. Chirk Seconds lost out by eight wickets to Albrighton Seconds. In the Liverpool Competition, Northop Hall suffered a 24-run reverse at home to Ainsdale. Daniel Fitzpatrick' 90 formed the backbone of Ainsdale's patient 192 for seven declared (Paul Jenkins 4-71, James Hurlin 3-41). Despite a knock of 72 from skipper Ben Slater, Hall's response was ended on 168 (Dilanka Auwardt 5-79). Northop Hall Seconds were on the wrong end of a 71-run outcome away to Ainsdale Seconds. Michael Williamson (64) top scored for the visitors.
Leader Live
25-04-2025
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- Leader Live
Northop Hall and Chirk to get cricket campaigns underway
It's the start of the Liverpool Competition for Hall tomorrow with their home clash versus Ainsdale. It has been a busy off-season at the Smithy Lane club, with a number of big acquisitions making the move to strengthen the ranks. Reflecting on the preparations, captain Ben Slater said: 'We have recruited a lot of players again. 'Jac Kennedy is back from Northern. He's decided to come back to Northop Hall. 'We have got Paul Jenkins (pictured) from Colwyn Bay. He has over 1,200 wickets and it's a great addition.' The capture of the pair is a real coup as Northop Hall look to hit the ground running. Kennedy has spent the past three seasons at Northern, where he plundered 2,800 runs at the top of the order. Previous captain Carwyn Johnson and Owen Skillander, from Hawarden Park, are other additions to the squad. 'We will take each game as it comes. We'll enjoy it as much as possible,' stressed Slater. 'We will see how it goes.' Hall won't be taking tomorrow's opponents lightly and Slater added: 'Ainsdale have always been a strong side and they still are. 'We will play the game as it comes to us. We are hoping to get off to a winning start in the league.' Northop Hall Seconds pay a visit to Ainsdale Seconds tomorrow. Liam Walker is the new skipper at the helm as Chirk open their Shropshire League campaign tomorrow. Walker, who has taken over the captaincy from Luke Gardner, will lead the team out for the Division One encounter at home to Wellington Seconds. Last time out, Chirk claimed eight victories as they finished up eighth in Division One and sights will be set higher for the coming months. In Division Seven, Chirk Seconds, still under the captaincy of Dale Randall, will begin their season away to Albrighton Seconds. It's a busy weekend for Chester Boughton Hall. In the Cheshire County League tomorrow, Hall visit Neston, while Jack Williams' side have a cup clash against Eccleshall on Sunday.
