Derby Defeat for 2nd XI
The 2nd XI saw Swinton Moorside set a challenging total of 169 from 45 overs after being put in to bat by Clifton CC. The innings was a mixture of solid contributions and early wickets that hampered their progress. Lawton top-scored with a hard-fought 40 off 61 balls, while Martis showed resilience at the end, remaining not out on 34 from 49 balls.
Swinton Moorside's early batting collapse saw them at 33-4after the first 10 overs, with Clifton's bowlers, led by Rob Meredith, making early inroads. Rob claimed a stunning 4-29 off 11 overs, removing the top four batsmen, including Wallis (9), Lawton (40), and Khan (12), while Dan Jones chipped in with a key wicket of Brownbill for 16. The fielding was sharp throughout, with several key catches taken, including the dismissal of Allen for 12, who was caught by Steve Judge off Lewis Keogh.
In response, Clifton CC found themselves in trouble early, losing wickets at regular intervals. The match was dominated by excellent bowling from Lawton (4-6) and L Khan (3-25), who took key wickets and kept Clifton on the back foot. The standout performer for Clifton was Chris Thorpe, who fought valiantly for 53 off 66 balls, holding the innings together. However, once Thorpe fell to Lawton, the remaining batsmen struggled to build partnerships, with Steve Judge, Lewis Keogh, and Oscar Thorpe all falling cheaply.
Swinton Moorside clinched victory with a dominant 59-run win. The 2s will be disappointed with their batting collapse but will look tore group and improve ahead of their visit to Tottington St. Johns in the cup on Sunday.