News from 17th & 18th July 2010
Monday, July 19th, 2010
1st XI
Stafford continue to struggle in the relegation places of Division One and now face an uphill task after this heavy 9 wicket defeat at Betley on Saturday. Stafford had a much weakened batting line up and were missing several key batsmen but did well to reach 188-9 on a green seaming wicket. Number three Dave Foster lead the way with 40 before an aggressive late 40 not out from Jordan Wood gave Stafford a competitive total. The wicket seemed to dry out in the second half of the game and Betley’s professional Jamie Jervis batted superbly to hit 104 not out to steer his side home. Tom Berrisford hit 65 not out in support as they closed on 193-1.
Stafford had an exciting finish on the Sunday in the new AK Mid Staffs 20/20 League. They hosted Cannock and the scores finished level on 132 each but Cannock won by losing less wickets. Joe Askey 56 top scored for Stafford and Michael Talbot 57 not out for Cannock. Will Fleet claimed 5-10 with the ball for Cannock, who hit 3 off the final ball to tie the scores. This Saturday Stafford face second placed Sandyford at home with a 1pm Start at Riverway.
2nd XI
The seconds also suffered a defeat after being dismissed for 140 by Betley at Riverway. Paul Wilkins top scored with 34. In reply the visitors got home narrowly losing 7 wickets on route. Sunil Rajan was impressive with his seamers claiming 5-54 for Stafford.
4th XI
In the Stone league the thirds had no fixture but the young fourths lost at home to Keele Park who hit 241 for 7 with skipper Adam Wilton impressive with 107. Stafford slumped to 56 all out in reply after Daniel Hall’s destructive 6-10.
Gaz Fulton
