Match Report

The mega weekend of cricket came to a disappointing end at Prestwich on Monday as the thirds were unable to emulate the cup-winning feeling experienced the day before. It was a great start to the game with Prestwich limping to 8-1 off the first 8 overs. Sadly dropped catches failed to cement the stranglehold and instead of keeping the foot on the throat, we unfortunately released the pressure and gave Prestwich a helping hand back to their feet and, in the process, turned 18-2 into an imposing 193-9. 

On a positive note, every bowler took wickets, (for the umpteenth time this season?) and Owen took yet another fantastic boundary catch to challenge the tremendous caught & bowled that bother Elliot managed earlier. 

The reply was a damp squib, with Sam Winstanley top scoring with 21 in a disappointing 82 all out. The sizeable Clifton contingent in a decent bank holiday crowd, were restricted to cheering the efforts of 13 year old Charlie (Pictured) at the death, including a fearless pulled four off a short pitched delivery.

Onward and Upward now for the thirds as they have to go full out to win the remaining league games and hope that Greenfield slip up.

More pictures to follow.