24 Points… You Know How It Goes.
A perfect return to league action as both the First Eleven and Second Eleven delivered the goods against Clitheroe.
Second Eleven vs Clitheroe
Three from three. The Second Eleven continue their outstanding start to the season with another convincing win.
Skipper Dec Stansfield won the toss and elected to bowl first at The Brooks Foundation Ground — a decision that paid off immediately.
Clitheroe were dismissed for just 104 in 31.1 overs, with Keagan and Yanis leading the charge, both picking up three wickets apiece in a disciplined bowling display.
In reply, Lowerhouse chased the target down for the loss of six wickets in 39.2 overs.
- Jack Simm – 31
- Joe Clark – 28
- Joel Sharpe – 20
A composed chase to wrap up another 12 points.
First Eleven vs Clitheroe
Another dominant performance saw the First Eleven secure their win after being inserted by Clitheroe.
Lowerhouse posted a formidable 307 for 6 from 50 overs — a true team batting effort.
- Tom Walker – 118 (128 balls) (Maiden Lancashire League century)
- Dan Salpietro – 71 (63 balls)
- Henri Cottam – 61 (77 balls)
With the ball, Lowerhouse kept chipping away despite a superb innings from Clitheroe’s professional, who made 107 before falling to his opposite number.
Clitheroe were eventually bowled out to secure the full 12 points.
- Dan Salpietro – 4 for 57
- Toxy Hussain – 3 for 47
A complete performance with both bat and ball.
A brilliant weekend all round.
#UTH 💛💙