Swanton Morley break Sunday jinx
SWANTON Morley beat Cringleford in their first Mid Norfolk Sunday League game to end a losing streak which lasted the whole of last season in that league.
Cringleford elected to bat first, and looked to post a large total under the sun.
Swanton's teenage opening bowling pair of Oli Hood and Jordan Mustard kept a tight lid on the innings, taking wickets with consecutive deliveries to restrict Cringleford to 29 for two after 10 overs.
But the first-change bowlers had the attack taken to them. Dan Bowman's first nine balls conceded more runs then either of the opening bowlers' spells. Then, Bowman began to find his line and devastating form, taking five for 41. With the other bowlers chipping in with wickets, backed up by excellent ground fielding, Swanton restricted the innings to 126 all out.
Swanton's chase saw Sorin Gautlett failing in the second over.
However, Duncan Appleby and Daniel Lake steadied the ship, putting on over 50 before Lake was struck on the elbow by a full toss and had to retire hurt.
Young Callum Crompton fell quickly, then captain Duncan Appleby (58 not out) and vice-captain Dan Bowman (28 not out) ensured the team made it through the rest of the innings with a partnership of 66.
Most Read
- 1 Person banned from driving arrested after crashing into pedestrian crossing
- 2 Former military man elected as Dereham's new mayor
- 3 Drivers slammed for parking outside centre for people with disabilities
- 4 Magpies moved to Midlands league for 2022/23 season
- 5 Readers reveal top 10 fish and chips - but the battle is on for top spot
- 6 Century-old farm machinery firm invests £6m in its factory's future
- 7 More details revealed ahead of Dereham's Jubilee celebrations
- 8 Beer from Lidl and vegan chocolates among items recalled over safety fears
- 9 Organisers hail success of first ever Dereham Day
- 10 Iceland offers over 60s discount on shopping bill every week
Bowman struck the winning boundary in the 30th over, earning Swanton's long wait for a Sunday league win.
Dan Bowman was named man of the match for his devastating five wickets and for his contribution with the bat.