Fourths cruise to victory thanks to Lord 5fer whilst thirds learn tough lessons on derby day despite Clark starring
Fourth XI
Oscar Jackson got Lowerhouse off to a brilliant start dismissing both openers in quick succession on his way to taking 2-14 from his 4 overs, quickly followed by Ollie Bennett reducing the visitors to 23-3 and later 55-5 as he also took 2-13 off his 4 overs.
However, it was Joshua Lord who starred with the ball as he took a whopping 5-8 off just 3.3 overs as he tore through the Bacup middle and lower order getting them 75 all out after 20 overs.
It was a short but sweet chase for the home side, racing to victory by 7 wickets in a controlled and composed win. Arthur Needham starred with the bat, scoring 22* joined by Hammad Aurangzeb scoring 11*. Opener Abdullah Rafeeq Ahmed also got the chase off to a good start scoring 15. To earn the fourths a valuable 12 points!
Third XI
It was a difficult day for Robson Elliott’s third eleven away at Turf Moor. With Burnley posting 284-6 off their 40 overs it was Sonny Whittaker who lead the attack with figures of 2-37 from his 8 overs, Josh Nelson, Jax Edwards and Robson Elliott both took 1 a piece, not including Robson dismissing their top scoring batter on 90 with a flick onto the stumps at the non strikers end.
The Chase was never going to be easy for the House batters and it did prove to be difficult. With regular wickets tumbling around him Joe Clark stood tall to score an impressive 72* showing great mental strength at the crease. Robson Elliott also scored 11* from number 10, however it didnt prove to be enough as the thirds finished 124-8.