28-04-2025
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.
