Double Derby Weekend Winners!
The House completed a derby weekend double in stunning fashion on Sunday as they beat rivals Burnley by 5 wickets.
Good knocks by skipper Steve Brunt (47 not out), Michael Kelly (43), Chris Burton (31), professional Farhaan Behardien (30), and former House pair Bharat Tripathi (20 not out) and Qasim ali (17) took Burnley to 229-6. Graham Lalor snared Charlie Cottam (10) at 15 but Jon Finch returned to the top of the order and scored an excellent (58 with seven fours and two sixes) as he and the pro (38) put on 92 to take us past the ton. Kelly (2-56) removed both Finch and the pro but Chris Bleazard was in imperious form bludgeoning 61 to see House home. Blez hit five fours and three sixes with Joe Beneduce (34 not out) providing some of the cleanest hitting seen at West End in many a year.. Scorecard
On Friday a strange end saw House triumph amidst confusion. House were awarded victory by virtue of losing fewer wickets after the scores finished level . Bharat Tripathi top scored with 29 in Burnley’s 100 all out. Jon Finch took 1-5 from his 4 over spell. Graham Lalor replied with 2-9 from his 4 overs as Lowerhouse stumbled to 100-6. Finch made 29 and skipper Charlie Cottam 25 with the pair opening up with a stand of 44. Tripathi also took 2-15. Scott Hope hit the run to tie the scores with the result being confirmed after consulting the rule book. Scorecard
