The cricket season has returned for fans across the High Peak, with a range of teams in action on Saturday (29 April).
Division One - At the mercy of the late April weather, all matches in the first division were abandoned due to the rain. Duckworth Lewis applies in Division One.
Top of the table Dinting CC were at home to Hazel Grove CC. Dinting won the toss and elected to field. Hazel Grove got 159 for 9 from 45 overs, with Mark Coram top scoring on 27 and Lewis Rodgers on 26 not out. Dinting never got to the crease as the match was abandoned. The end result calculated by DLS saw Hazel Grove with 10 points and Dinting with 11 points.
At home, Dove Holes CC were facing Pott Shrigley CC. Dove won the toss and elected to field. Pot Shrigley could only manage 84 all out, in a total of 30.1 overs, with Simon Rajwer top scoring with 28. Dove Holes had a short spell at the crease to score 11 off 3 overs before the match was abandoned. A DLS revised target meant that Dove Holes ended with 12 points, to Pott Shrigley's 7 points.
In New Mills, visitors Old Glossop CC bowled the home side out for 105 over 40.2 overs, with New Mills' Harry Lomakin-Rodgers making a top score of 28. Old Glossop's Rob Adderley took an impressive 5-13 off 10.2 overs, including 6 maidens. Old Glossop stepped up to bat with Jack Thorley on 27 not out, and Jonny Wright on 24 not out, before the match was abandoned with Old Glossop on 55 for 1 off 19 overs, winning by 9 wickets. DLS left New Mills CC with just 1 point, and Old Glossop CC with 20 points.
Another abandoned fixture at Tintwistle CC who hosted Whaley Bridge CC, where the visitors won the toss and elected to field. Tintwistle put on 180 all out, in 44 overs, with Tom Scott top scoring on 31 and Whaley's Henry Holden bowling 5 wickets for 43 runs off 11 overs. The rain stopped play before Whaley could respond and DLS left Tintwistle CC on 11 points, and Whaley Bridge CC coming out on top with 12 points.
Finally in the first division, Woodley CC welcomed Newton CC, where Newton won the toss and elected to bat. Newton put on 139 for 9 over the full 45 overs, Daniel Weston top scoring with 31. Woodley's Jamie Garde was storming, taking 5 wickets for 21 runs in 7.1 overs. When Woodley got to the crease they could only manage 21 before the weather turned. Again calculated by DLS, Woodley CC came out ahead with 11 points, and Newton CC with 9 points.
In Division 2 only 3 games made it to the field. A low scoring event at Buxworth CC who hosted Charlesworth and Chisworth CC. Charlesworth and Chisworth won the toss and elected to field. Buxworth could only manage 30 all out from 17.3 overs with 7 ducks. Credit to CCCC's Gareth Evans who was absolutely on fire, bowling 7 for 11 with 7 maidens in 9 overs. In response, Charlesworth and Chisworth walked home on 32 for 2 taking 11 overs and 19 points, to Buxworth CC's 1 point.
At High Lane CC, Dove Holes 2XI struggled after winning the toss and electing to field. High Lane CC batted 125 for 9 in a full 45 overs, with Kelly Jones top scoring on 43. In response, Dove Holes could only manage 65 all out. High Lane CC won by 60 runs, and took 17 points from the fixture. Dove Holes came away with only 4 points.
The last match was abandoned at Hollingworth CC who welcomed Stalybridge CC. Hollingworth won the toss and elected to field, where Stalybridge CC put on a total of 158 for 9 in a full 45 overs, Mike Whitworth top scoring on 36 runs. Hollingworth's Viqar Qureshi taking 4 wickets for 41 runs in 10 overs. Hollingworth CC never made it out to bat as rain stopped play. The home side came away with 11 points, to Stalybridge CC's 10 points.
In Division 3 Hazel Grove CC were at home to Tintwistle CC, but the visiting side came away with the win. Hazel Grove won the toss and elected to field. Tintwistle put on 97 all out in 36 overs, Thomas Robins top scoring with 37. In response, Hazel Grove could only manage 73 all out, in 29.2 overs, Tintwistle's Jayant Patel demolishing he batting side, taking 4 wickets for 5 runs with 5 maidens in 10 overs. Hazel Grove CC came away with 5 points to Tintwistle CC's 15.
Newton CC's home fixture against Broadbottom CC succumbed to the weather and was abandoned. Newton won the toss and elected to field. Broadbottom batted to 69 all out in 35.4 overs, James Brotherton the only player in double figures with 28. Newton's bowlers, Andrew Allcock and Joseph Hoctor came away with 3 wickets apiece. Newton only managed 1.1 over and 2 runs on the board before time was called on the match, coming away with 12 points to Broadbottom's 7 points.
Another abandoned match for Old Glossop CC at home to Hollingworth CC. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Old Glossop put on 152 for 9 in 40 overs, Ethan Lumb top scoring with 41. Hollingworth's bowlers Zohaib Mehmood and Davis Morris taking 4 wickets each. Hollingworth knocked 25 for 1 in theie 8 overs before rain stopped play. Old Glossop CC finished with 10 points, Hollingworth CC with 11.
Stalybridge CC hosted Woodley CC where Woodley won the toss and elected to field. Stalybridge took 21.2 overs to make 69 all out. Chris Easter managed 21 but 5 of his team mates were out for a duck. Woodley soon made the required runs, with Daniel Oldland driving the win on 39 not out. Woodley took 20 points from the match, whilst Stalybridge ended on zero points.
In Division 4 a draw for home side Charlesworth and Chisworth CC who played Dinting CC. Dinting won the toss and elected to field, where Charlesworth and Chisworth put on 72 all out in 27.1 overs, David Whitney the only batter in double figures on 18. Dinting's innings were cut short because of the rain, but on 23 for 8 at 20 overs, a draw was a good result.
Another low scoring match at Hayfield CC who faced High Lane CC. Hayfield won the toss and elected to field, their bowlers holding High Lane to account on 38 all out in 25 overs. Hayfield took 8.1 overs to meet their target, finishing on 39 for 1, winning by 9 wickets, and taking all the points from this fixture.
Finally at Pott Shrigley CC, visitors New Mills CC won the toss and elected to field. Pott Shrigley made 130 for 9 in 40 overs, Stephen Barlow making a stand on 72 runs. In response, New Mills CC made easy work of their innings, scoring 131 for 3 in 33.3 overs, with Alistair Stevens hitting 45 and Jordan Cooper finishing on 54 not out. New Mills CC coming away with a win by 8 wickets and taking 19 points, to Pott Shrigley CC's 3 points.
Next week's fixtures, weather permitting are as follows;
Saturday 6 May 2023. Division 1 - Broadbottom CC vs Dove Holes CC. Hayfield CC vs New Mills CC. Hazel Grove CC vs Pott Shrigley CC. Newton CC vs Tintwistle CC. Old Glossop CC vs Woodley CC. Whaley Bridge CC vs Dinting CC.
Division 2 - Buxworth CC vs Hollingworth CC. Charlesworth & Chisworth CC vs Birch Vale & Thornsett CC. Dove Holes CC vs Stalybridge CC. High Lane CC vs Chapel en le Frith CC.
Division 3 - Hollingworth CC vs Broadbottom CC. Stalybridge CC vs Hazel Grove CC. Tintwistle CC vs Newton CC. Woodley CC vs Old Glossop CC.
Division 4 - Chapel en le Frith CC vs High Lane CC. Dinting CC vs Buxworth CC. New Mills CC vs Hatfield CC. Pott Shrigley CC vs Charlesworth & Chisworth CC.
All fixtures commence at 1pm.
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