South Notts Cricket League: Great Dalby strengthen promotion bid

Great Dalby consolidated their position for an automatic promotion place in Division L with a comfortable win against Underwood on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Aug 2016, 10:10 BST
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Underwood batted first and the home team seemed to be heading for a big score as they moved swiftly to 88-0.

But the introduction of Luke Harrison (6 for 30) and some smart catching from James Rowell and Mark Child put the hosts under pressure.

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Ross Wild (3 for 8) removed the tail as Underwood were bowled out for 149.

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Dalby also made a quick start and openers Child and Harrison had put on 72 for the first wicket when the latter was caught for 35.

The visitors were then reduced to 109-5, but skipper Jamie Picker hit a quickfire 26, and along with Child (64 not out), saw Dalby home with 22 overs to spare.

Underwood: 149.

Bowling: H. Wells 8-2-26-0; S. Harrison 8-2-52-0; L. Harrison 8-1-30-6; A. Wilborne 6-0-30-1; R. Wild 3-1-8-3.

Great Dalby: M. Child 64*, L. Harrison 35, H. Wells 11, C. Dickinson 2, J. Rowell 6, A. Wilborne 1, J. Picker 26*, Extras 6. Total: 151-5.