On Sunday Worsley visitedManchester Road in a rearranged league fixture due to the start of the season beingdelayed. Clifton won the toss and followed usual procedure by sticking the oppositionin to bat as usual the plan was coming together with Worsley 56-4 andstruggling Clifton were on top. Unfortunately, a good rear guard action andseveral dropped catches saw Worsley tick over 200 and set a good target for Cliftonto chase.
In reply Clifton were always thereand there abouts but a much depleted batting line up struggled in the lattermiddle overs to keep up with the required rate. Ethan batted nicely for a halfcentury but never really hit 2nd gear due to some patient line andlength bowling. Higham Dorsey and Barton looked to kick the run rate on butonce all 3 had fell, the Worsley total was just a step too far. Clifton ended30 short whilst giving it a good go but could’ve come away with the 5 points ifthe normal line was fully available.