Second Eleven
The Second Eleven game at Rishton was abandoned after Rishton won the toss and reached 12/0 from 4.2 overs before the rain arrived. Despite the washout, Lowerhouse remain 34 points clear at the top of the table.
First Eleven
The First Eleven somehow managed to beat the forecast, starting on time but coming off after 5 overs at 31/0. In a reduced 25-over contest, Lowerhouse won the toss and batted first, posting 149/2. Dan Salpietro top scored with 51* while Jonny Whitehead (44), Ben Heap (25), and Tom Walker (23*) all contributed valuable runs.
In reply, Clitheroe never found momentum. A brilliant catch from Keagan de Vries dismissed their professional, and “golden arm” Toxy Hussain once again proved his worth, taking 3 of the top 4. At 99/6, Hussain bagged his fifth wicket, dominating Clitheroe’s batting from the moment he came on.
With Clitheroe faltering, Dan Salpietro (0/26 off 4 at the time) entered the attack and produced a devastating spell, taking 3 wickets in 4 balls. Clitheroe, 113/9 going into the final over, were bowled out for 118 with Dan claiming the last wicket with 2 balls to spare.
That final wicket also brought up a superb personal milestone – Dan’s 100th Lancashire League wicket for Lowerhouse. Congratulations, Dan!
Lowerhouse are now an astonishing 64 points clear at the top of the Lancashire League with one game remaining.
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