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20-05-2025
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Plenty of thrilling match-ups in North Wales league
This has been the case for Carmel & District, whose winning start to the Division Two season was ended in a tight loss to Marchwiel and Wrexham. Seeking a fifth successive triumph, Carmel were dismissed for 137, with Marchwiel reaching a winning 135 for eight. Sam Shoemark struck 55 and took 5-18 for Marchwiel, while Scott Lawrenson picked up 4-11. Jack Whitley (3-20) and Rocco Franco (61 not out) were impressive figures as Buckley made sure of a 10-wicket triumph at Llanrwst. It was also a victorious venture for Llay in their home clash versus Pwllheli and the margin of success was eight wickets. There was a tough match-up for Pontblyddyn, who suffered a 175-run reverse against Abergele. Gwil Lloyd Jones (85) helped the visitors to 265 for five, with Pontblyddyn's response being halted on 90 (Rana Das 5-5). Despite a knock of 109 from Matt Bixby, Menai Bridge Seconds lost out by two wickets to St Asaph Seconds and leaders Corwen swept to a 141-run success at Ruthin. Hawarden Park Seconds ended Division Three leaders Mold Seconds' unbeaten start to the campaign. Aiming to stretch their run of wins to five matches, Mold were bowled out for 160 (David Graham 39, Maharshi Joshi 3-20). Christopher Brooks (53) and Aled Wilkinson (35 not out) produced key contributions in Park's 162 for five (Henry Roberts 3-32). Buckley Seconds held their nerve in securing a tight two-wicket triumph at home to second-placed Denbigh Seconds, who were dismissed for 113 (Alyn Evans 4-8). Buckley replied with 114 for eight, thanks to Jack Gibson (40) and Tom Pool (29 not out). Bersham's third win of the campaign came via a five-wicket verdict over Caernarfon. Noufal Khader (4-15) and Jithin Joseph (3-3) were in the spotlight in Caernarfon's 106, before Prince Alexander struck 49 in Bersham's 107 for five. Gresford Seconds' tough trip to Bethesda Seconds resulted in a 98-run defeat. Jez Shea's 86 was the leading light in Bethesda's 254 for six (George Morris 3-63). James Griffin (52) and Morris (45) caught the eye in Gresford's ensuing 156 for five. Elsewhere, Jack Rimmington struck 127 in Llandudno Seconds' 148-run success over Abergele Seconds. A super six wins out of six belongs to Division Four front-runners Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn, who made sure of a six-wicket outcome at home to Llanrwst Seconds. Deepak Loguchetty Deenadayalu (88) and Stuart Applewhite (40 not out) led the way in the home side's 165 for three, replying to Llanrwst's 164 for five (Aled Hughes 58, Aryaman Arora 4-22). Carmel & District Seconds enjoyed a 19-run success from their trip to Marchwiel and Wrexham Seconds. Jonathan Fisher (34) top scored in Carmel's 143 for seven (Anthony Morris 3-16), before Ranjith Appuhamy (4-17) and Steven Jones (3-10) helped to make sure Marchwiel were dismissed for 124. Shins Varghese (5-17) was the top performer for Bersham Seconds in their four-wicket win at Connah's Quay Seconds (Cole Hooson 63). Gareth Parry blasted an unbeaten 101 in Brymbo Thirds' 86 run win over Ruthin Seconds, who could muster 152 for nine (Tanvee Pallath 4-30). Captain Charlie Croasdale played his part with 72 in Brymbo's 238 for three.
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29-04-2025
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Flintshire duo maintain top North Wales Cricket League start
Supun Eranga (52) and Nilanka De Silva (3-9) impressed as Carmel got the better of Llanrwst by 70 runs, while Buckley defeated St Asaph Seconds by 14 runs, with Chris Geary (50 not out) and Adam Shaw (4-33) in good form. Llay suffered a six-wicket reverse in their home clash versus Abergele, who compiled 161 for four. Earlier in the day, Jack Edwards (58) and Nathan Humphreys (53 not out) helped Llay to 158 for two. Marchwiel and Wrexham bagged their first win of the season via a 41-run outcome at home to Menai Bridge Seconds. Sam Shoemark's knock of 40 was the leading effort in Marchwiel's 164, while Shoemark (4-23) and Matt Lawrenson (3-18) helped to dismiss Bridge for 123. Leading the way at the top are Corwen, who thrashed Pwllheli by 136 runs, with Harry Pooler (85) and Will Roberts (4-20) impressing, while Pontblyddyn Seconds (Dave Evans 38, Fraser Keay 3-20) lost out by five wickets to Ruthin. Mold Seconds are top dogs in Division Three on the back of their seven-wicket success at Bethesda Seconds. Craig Roberts (4-12) and Chris Boulton (3-8) were superb with the ball to restrict the hosts to 77 for nine, before George Jones (50 not out) led Mold to 80 for three. James Collier (65), Ben Griffiths (40) and Graeme Bell (5-6) were in the spotlight as Gwersyllt Park made it two wins out of two with their 47-run victory versus Llandudno Seconds, while Buckley Seconds also made it back-to-back triumphs courtesy of a 48-run outcome at Conwy Seconds. Harri Weigh's sparkling 104 not out helped Buckley to amass 201 for four and Conwy's response was restricted to 153 for four (Toby Watson 80 not out, Harry Sprowell 3-23). Farhan Abdulla (43) and Salu Sebastian (4-15) caught the eye in Bersham's 70-run win over Abergele Seconds, while Hawarden Park Seconds suffered a nine-wicket reverse to Denbigh Seconds. Despite the best efforts of Harry Morris (3-15) and George Morris (58 not out), Gresford Seconds lost by 22 runs to Caernarfon. Connah's Quay Seconds got the better of Brymbo Thirds by 29 runs in Division Four. George Cottrell (55) and Andy Tilley (3-1) starred for Quay, with Tomos Rhys (3-50) doing likewise for Brymbo. Three wickets apiece from Oliver Heard-Edwards and Gareth Evans helped Marchwiel and Wrexham Seconds to a four-wicket success versus Ruthin Seconds, while Carmel & District Seconds lost out by 59 runs at Dolgellau Seconds. Hawarden Park Thirds prevailed by seven wickets in their meeting with Bala and a 50-run margin of victory went the way of Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn versus Halkyn Seconds. Stuart Applewhite (85) and Deepak Loguchetty Deenadayalu (63) were the chief contributors in the hosts' 229 (Dylan Wilson 4-22) and Callum Ferguson hit a brilliant 103 not out in Halkyn's 179 for six (MD Ziaur Rahman 4-38).
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22-04-2025
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First round-up of season from North Wales Cricket League
They claimed a derby triumph in their low-scoring Division Two tussle away at Marchwiel and Wrexham, who were dismissed for 77. Three wickets apiece went the way of Nathan Humphreys, Tom Parry and Tom Davies. Earlier in the day, Marchwiel's Phil Oddie (3-11) and Sam Shoemark (3-13) impressed as Llay were all out for 111. Maximum points went the way of Buckley following their thumping 115-run triumph against Pwllheli. Carl Jutson (46), Jack Whitley (44) and Rocco Franco (36) were the main contributors as Buckley got to 202 for nine in their 40 overs. Adam Shaw (3-3), Matthew Blunden (3-17) and Ollie Fellows (3-19) then took centre stage to bowl Pwllheli out for 87. Carmel & District's lengthy trek to Menai Bridge Seconds was a worthwhile one as they returned with a hefty 94-run triumph. Ryan Roberts' knock of 30 spear-headed a number of double-figure efforts as Carmel compiled 172 all out (Sean Morris 5-34). Amer Jamil finished with a fantastic 5-9 return in Bridge's 78 all out. It was a tough start for Pontblyddyn Seconds, who succumbed to a 10-wicket reverse at Corwen. Jordan Williams snaffled a magnificent 7-9 in Pontblyddyn's 35 all out, with Corwen responding with 38 without loss (Rob Storey 33 not out). Elsewhere, Abergele got the better of St Asaph Seconds by six wickets. Aron Hughes hit 50 not out as Llanrwst eased to an eight-wicket win at Ruthin. Mold Seconds' Division Three tilt opened in promising fashion via a 119-run margin of victory at home to Conwy Seconds. Joseff Roberts (42), David Graham (40) and Liam Roberts (33 not out) hit the ground running in Mold's imposing 213 for eight. Conwy's response finished on 94 for nine, as Thomas Garratt grabbed 3-3. Three wickets each also went the way of Dan Jones and Craig Roberts. A good effort from Gwersyllt Park Seconds resulted in a six-wicket home triumph against Bethesda Seconds, who were bowled out for 94 (Ben Griffiths 4-41). Park then eased their way to 95 for four. Buckley Seconds secured a five-wicket success at Abergele Seconds. Three wickets apiece from Joe Hogg and Tim Pool did the bulk of the damage as Abergele were dismissed for 83, before Buckley responded with 87 for five. Despite a sparking century from skipper George Morris, Gresford Seconds lost out by seven wickets at Denbigh Seconds. Mighty Morris cracked 108 not out in Gresford's 165 for six, but Andy Thomas' knock of 63 helped Denbigh to a winning 167 for three (Matthew McCarthy 2-19). Sunday East League: Brymbo 4ths 93 Gwersyllt Park 3rds 145-6; Connah's Quay 3rds 162-6 Northop 3rds 140; Corwen 2nds 39 Northop Hall 4ths 42-0; Halkyn 3rds 70-1 Hawarden Park 4ths 68; Pontblyddyn 3rds 149-9 Mold 3rds 163-9 dec.
