Home vs. Sleights
Lost by 8 wickets
A dire performance from Castleton left them with only one win from their first 5 games in the Eskdale League.
Castleton chose to bat first, and it wasn't long before they fielding, as they were bowled out for 49 in 22 overs. There were no batting highlights to speak of, on a poor day for the batsman.
As Castleton made their way onto the field they knew they faced an impossible task, and Sleights only lost two wickets, albeit in two balls from Richard Thompson, as they made their way to the total with 30 overs to spare.
Castleton 49ao Sleights 50-2 9 overs
MoM - No one deserves it.
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Saturday 24 May 2008
Evening League - May 21
Home vs. Hinderwell
Won by 30 runs
Hinderwell were the visitors to Castleton, as the Evening League moved into its 4th week with Castleton still seeking their first victory. Captain Dave Heldt won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to post a big score.
After opener Tom Hepburn got a beauty from Tom Garbutt, Jonny ‘Wildman’ Williams joined James O’Donnell in the middle for what was to be a thrilling partnership. Jonny did most of the scoring in the first 7 overs, as James O’Donnell remained rooted on 1. Yet they then both exploded with James hitting three 6s in a row, and Jonny reached his first ever 50 in the 14th over with James following soon after. They both then departed for 53 and 55 respectively, and some more lusty blows from the middle order gave Castleton a huge total of 151-4 off 20 overs.
Hinderwell knew they had to get on with it, and they made good progress, just keeping in touch with the rate. A superb run out from Tom Hepburn stalled the start of the innings, but they kept going, until with 7 overs remaining they recuired 67, not impossible by any means. Then Andrew Watson and Tom Hepburn combined to secure victory with 4 and 2 wickets apiece in the closing overs to bowl Hinderwell out for 121.
Castleton 151-4 20 overs Hinderwell 121ao 19 overs
MoM – Jonny ‘Wildman’ Williams and James O’Donnell – both scored superb 50s.
Won by 30 runs
Hinderwell were the visitors to Castleton, as the Evening League moved into its 4th week with Castleton still seeking their first victory. Captain Dave Heldt won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to post a big score.
After opener Tom Hepburn got a beauty from Tom Garbutt, Jonny ‘Wildman’ Williams joined James O’Donnell in the middle for what was to be a thrilling partnership. Jonny did most of the scoring in the first 7 overs, as James O’Donnell remained rooted on 1. Yet they then both exploded with James hitting three 6s in a row, and Jonny reached his first ever 50 in the 14th over with James following soon after. They both then departed for 53 and 55 respectively, and some more lusty blows from the middle order gave Castleton a huge total of 151-4 off 20 overs.
Hinderwell knew they had to get on with it, and they made good progress, just keeping in touch with the rate. A superb run out from Tom Hepburn stalled the start of the innings, but they kept going, until with 7 overs remaining they recuired 67, not impossible by any means. Then Andrew Watson and Tom Hepburn combined to secure victory with 4 and 2 wickets apiece in the closing overs to bowl Hinderwell out for 121.
Castleton 151-4 20 overs Hinderwell 121ao 19 overs
MoM – Jonny ‘Wildman’ Williams and James O’Donnell – both scored superb 50s.
Whitby Gazette Cup - May 20
Home vs. Westerdale
Lost by 35 runs
In the first round of the Whitby Gazette cup, Castleton faced Westerdale looking for first victory against their rivals for a long while. Vice-captain Andrew Watson lost the toss as Castleton were made to field first.
Castleton made several early breakthroughs through their stand-in skipper, but Westerdale kept scoring runs at a fast pace, with several big 6s into the river Esk. Castleton’s fielding was exemplary, with Aaron Watson pouching 3 catches, and Richard and Rob Thompson catching tough ones. Yet the best was reserved for Andrew Fowles, who caught a spectacular one-hander above his head. Westerdale eventually finished their innings on 111ao.
Castleton started their innings poorly with Shaun Dowson falling without a run on the board and Andrew Fowles falling shortly after. At the other end, Tom Hepburn celebrated his 18th birthday by hitting his first ball for 4, and didn’t look back as he made 38 while wickets were tumbling at the other end. At one point, as James O’Donnell joined Tom in the middle, Castleton had a sniff of victory, but this was snatched away as James was stumped with 9 to his name. Then when Tom Hepburn left with 56 on the board, the innings started to unravel. Castleton finished with only 76ao, which could be attributed to the 4 ducks they suffered.
Westerdale 111ao 19 overs Castleton 76ao 18 overs
MoM – Tom Hepburn – signalled a return to form after two successive ducks.
Lost by 35 runs
In the first round of the Whitby Gazette cup, Castleton faced Westerdale looking for first victory against their rivals for a long while. Vice-captain Andrew Watson lost the toss as Castleton were made to field first.
Castleton made several early breakthroughs through their stand-in skipper, but Westerdale kept scoring runs at a fast pace, with several big 6s into the river Esk. Castleton’s fielding was exemplary, with Aaron Watson pouching 3 catches, and Richard and Rob Thompson catching tough ones. Yet the best was reserved for Andrew Fowles, who caught a spectacular one-hander above his head. Westerdale eventually finished their innings on 111ao.
Castleton started their innings poorly with Shaun Dowson falling without a run on the board and Andrew Fowles falling shortly after. At the other end, Tom Hepburn celebrated his 18th birthday by hitting his first ball for 4, and didn’t look back as he made 38 while wickets were tumbling at the other end. At one point, as James O’Donnell joined Tom in the middle, Castleton had a sniff of victory, but this was snatched away as James was stumped with 9 to his name. Then when Tom Hepburn left with 56 on the board, the innings started to unravel. Castleton finished with only 76ao, which could be attributed to the 4 ducks they suffered.
Westerdale 111ao 19 overs Castleton 76ao 18 overs
MoM – Tom Hepburn – signalled a return to form after two successive ducks.
Eskdale League - May 17
Away vs. Glaisdale
Lost by 2 wickets
Castleton travelled to Glaisdale on a rainy Saturday hopeful of a morale boosting victory. What they got was the complete opposite.
Lee Nesfield won the toss and elected to bat first in what could have been said to be favourable bowling conditions, yet this did not affect the openers Shaun Dowson and the captain, as the compiled a superb opening partnership of 120, Shaun making his way to 70 and Lee to 43. The good work was carried on by Paul Melling and Richard Thompson, with 34 and 27 respectively. A mini collapse stopped them going past the 200 mark, as Castleton made 198ao.
Glaisdale got off to a bright start with the openers making good scores, yet Castleton found several breakthroughs to leave Glaisdale at 140-7 after 30 overs, which should have been an easy victory. Yet Stu Dowson found his form and pushed Glaisdale on, leaving 15 needed off the last 2 overs. A 6 off the first ball of the penultimate over made them favourites, and they ended up needing 2 off the last ball of the innings. A pull shot over midwicket’s head gave them the runs they needed, resulting in jubilation for Glaisdale, and despair for Castleton.
Castleton 198ao 38 overs Glaisdale 199-8 40 overs
MoM – Shaun Dowson – superb 70 at the top of the order was still not enough to secure victory.
Lost by 2 wickets
Castleton travelled to Glaisdale on a rainy Saturday hopeful of a morale boosting victory. What they got was the complete opposite.
Lee Nesfield won the toss and elected to bat first in what could have been said to be favourable bowling conditions, yet this did not affect the openers Shaun Dowson and the captain, as the compiled a superb opening partnership of 120, Shaun making his way to 70 and Lee to 43. The good work was carried on by Paul Melling and Richard Thompson, with 34 and 27 respectively. A mini collapse stopped them going past the 200 mark, as Castleton made 198ao.
Glaisdale got off to a bright start with the openers making good scores, yet Castleton found several breakthroughs to leave Glaisdale at 140-7 after 30 overs, which should have been an easy victory. Yet Stu Dowson found his form and pushed Glaisdale on, leaving 15 needed off the last 2 overs. A 6 off the first ball of the penultimate over made them favourites, and they ended up needing 2 off the last ball of the innings. A pull shot over midwicket’s head gave them the runs they needed, resulting in jubilation for Glaisdale, and despair for Castleton.
Castleton 198ao 38 overs Glaisdale 199-8 40 overs
MoM – Shaun Dowson – superb 70 at the top of the order was still not enough to secure victory.
Evening League - May 14
Away vs. Whitby Rugby Club
Lost by 20 runs
Castleton travelled to Whitby to face the Rugby Club in near arctic conditions looking for their first win on a Wednesday night. Captain Dave Heldt lost the toss and Castleton were forced to field first, and Whitby RC batted through a comfortable innings punctuated with regular wickets from James O’Donnell and the returning Ben Sherwood. Usual mainstay of the attack Richard Thompson took some hammer, going for 31 off his 4 overs. Whitby RC made their way to 100 off their 20 overs as they set Castleton a difficult yet realistic task.
That task was made a whole lot harder when Richard Thompson, not having his best game of cricket, was bowled off the first ball of the innings, leaving Castleton an uphill task to win. Wickets kept falling as Paul Lawton compiled a useful 26 at one end, and Castleton were bowled out for 80 when debutant Matthew Jackson made a first ball duck.
Whitby RC 100-5 20 overs Castleton 80ao 19 overs
MoM – Paul Lawton – was only bright spot with the bat as the chase faltered.
Lost by 20 runs
Castleton travelled to Whitby to face the Rugby Club in near arctic conditions looking for their first win on a Wednesday night. Captain Dave Heldt lost the toss and Castleton were forced to field first, and Whitby RC batted through a comfortable innings punctuated with regular wickets from James O’Donnell and the returning Ben Sherwood. Usual mainstay of the attack Richard Thompson took some hammer, going for 31 off his 4 overs. Whitby RC made their way to 100 off their 20 overs as they set Castleton a difficult yet realistic task.
That task was made a whole lot harder when Richard Thompson, not having his best game of cricket, was bowled off the first ball of the innings, leaving Castleton an uphill task to win. Wickets kept falling as Paul Lawton compiled a useful 26 at one end, and Castleton were bowled out for 80 when debutant Matthew Jackson made a first ball duck.
Whitby RC 100-5 20 overs Castleton 80ao 19 overs
MoM – Paul Lawton – was only bright spot with the bat as the chase faltered.
Evening League - May 7
Away vs. Glaisdale
Lost by 3 wickets
Castleton faced Glaisdale in their opening match of their evening league campaign after their match the week before was rained off. Castleton decided to bat to avoid chasing under darkening skies.
Shaun Dowson and Tom Hepburn got off to a especially poor start, with only 12 runs being scored off the first 7 overs. They both lost their wicket and Castleton managed a predominantly poor effort, only making 74 off their 20 overs, with Matthew Williams hauling them above 70 with a 6 off the last ball of the innings.
Glaisdale made better progress at the start, yet they kept losing their wickets to tight spells of bowling from Richard Thompson, who picked up 4 wickets, Tom Hepburn and Andrew Watson. Yet Glaisdale made it home with 7 wickets down off the first ball of the final over.
Castleton 74-8 20 overs Glaisdale 75-7 19 overs
MoM – Richard Thompson – took 4 wickets in what was fine spell of full and straight bowling.
Lost by 3 wickets
Castleton faced Glaisdale in their opening match of their evening league campaign after their match the week before was rained off. Castleton decided to bat to avoid chasing under darkening skies.
Shaun Dowson and Tom Hepburn got off to a especially poor start, with only 12 runs being scored off the first 7 overs. They both lost their wicket and Castleton managed a predominantly poor effort, only making 74 off their 20 overs, with Matthew Williams hauling them above 70 with a 6 off the last ball of the innings.
Glaisdale made better progress at the start, yet they kept losing their wickets to tight spells of bowling from Richard Thompson, who picked up 4 wickets, Tom Hepburn and Andrew Watson. Yet Glaisdale made it home with 7 wickets down off the first ball of the final over.
Castleton 74-8 20 overs Glaisdale 75-7 19 overs
MoM – Richard Thompson – took 4 wickets in what was fine spell of full and straight bowling.
Thursday 22 May 2008
Eskdale League - May 5
Home vs. Westerdale
Lost by 2 wickets
A closely-fought, low scoring game ended with Westerdale pipping Castleton in the last couple of overs to claim local bragging rights. Incessant rain the week before softened the pitch to such an extent that a score of 100 would be very competitive.
Castleton started their innings cautiously, with 10 runs being scored in the first 9 overs, yet no wickets were lost as Westerdale strained for a breakthrough. Captain Lee Nesfield just started to get into stride when he was caught at point, then James O'Donnell ran out Tom Hepburn and the innings started to unravel. Jonny 'Wildman' Williams hit a straight 6 off the ineffective Mike Thompson, but the batting highlights were few and far between as Castleton were all out for 89 in the 38th over.
It may have been presumed that Westerdale would reach their target easily, yet they fell to 11-2 off 7 overs, with key man Adrian Dowson one of the wickets to fall. Castleton kept taking regular wickets, with Richard Thompson taking 4, until Westerdale were 8 down when they reached their total with only 3 overs to spare.
Castleton 89ao 38 overs Westerdale 90-8 37 overs
MoM - Andy Fowles - drafted in as WK, conceded no byes and took a spectacular catch.
Lost by 2 wickets
A closely-fought, low scoring game ended with Westerdale pipping Castleton in the last couple of overs to claim local bragging rights. Incessant rain the week before softened the pitch to such an extent that a score of 100 would be very competitive.
Castleton started their innings cautiously, with 10 runs being scored in the first 9 overs, yet no wickets were lost as Westerdale strained for a breakthrough. Captain Lee Nesfield just started to get into stride when he was caught at point, then James O'Donnell ran out Tom Hepburn and the innings started to unravel. Jonny 'Wildman' Williams hit a straight 6 off the ineffective Mike Thompson, but the batting highlights were few and far between as Castleton were all out for 89 in the 38th over.
It may have been presumed that Westerdale would reach their target easily, yet they fell to 11-2 off 7 overs, with key man Adrian Dowson one of the wickets to fall. Castleton kept taking regular wickets, with Richard Thompson taking 4, until Westerdale were 8 down when they reached their total with only 3 overs to spare.
Castleton 89ao 38 overs Westerdale 90-8 37 overs
MoM - Andy Fowles - drafted in as WK, conceded no byes and took a spectacular catch.
Eskdale League - May 3
Away vs. Lealholm
Won by 8 wickets
Castleton produced a superb performance to record their first win of the season against a lacklustre Lealholm side. Captain Lee Nesfield won the toss and chose to field, hoping to gain early breakthroughs on a spongy surface. He got exactly that when Richard Thompson and Paul Lawton decimated the top order as Lealholm collapsed to 2-3 off 5 overs. Richard Thompson finished with 3 wickets and Paul Lawton bowled right throungh to claim 6 wickets. Tom Hepburn captured the other as Lealholm were skittled for a paltry 44ao.
Castleton's chase was a simple affair that contained some big 6's from Shaun Dowson and Paul Melling, and they made it for the loss of 2 wickets in 9 overs.
Lealholm 44ao 24 overs Castleton 45-2 9 overs
MoM - Paul Lawton - grabbed a superb 6 wickets opening the bowling
Won by 8 wickets
Castleton produced a superb performance to record their first win of the season against a lacklustre Lealholm side. Captain Lee Nesfield won the toss and chose to field, hoping to gain early breakthroughs on a spongy surface. He got exactly that when Richard Thompson and Paul Lawton decimated the top order as Lealholm collapsed to 2-3 off 5 overs. Richard Thompson finished with 3 wickets and Paul Lawton bowled right throungh to claim 6 wickets. Tom Hepburn captured the other as Lealholm were skittled for a paltry 44ao.
Castleton's chase was a simple affair that contained some big 6's from Shaun Dowson and Paul Melling, and they made it for the loss of 2 wickets in 9 overs.
Lealholm 44ao 24 overs Castleton 45-2 9 overs
MoM - Paul Lawton - grabbed a superb 6 wickets opening the bowling
Eskdale League - April 26
Away vs. Grosmont
Lost by 9 wickets
An all round rusty performance from Castleton led to an easy win for Grosmont in the opening game of the season. Castleton batted first after losing the toss, and runs were sparse on a slow pitch due to the rain that had fallen leading up to the game. Castleton lost wickets at regular intervals before Dave Heldt was bowled off the last ball of the innings with 104 on the board. James O'Donnell held the innings together with a gritty 36no.
Grosmont started fairly slowly, and lost an early wicket when Richard Thompson took his first wicket of the season. Yet they didn't lose another as they slowly but surely made their way to the target of 105, punctuated by a poor fielding display from Castleton.
Castleton 104 all out Grosmont 105-1 32 overs
MoM - James O'Donnell - gritty 36 saved Castleton from embarassment
Lost by 9 wickets
An all round rusty performance from Castleton led to an easy win for Grosmont in the opening game of the season. Castleton batted first after losing the toss, and runs were sparse on a slow pitch due to the rain that had fallen leading up to the game. Castleton lost wickets at regular intervals before Dave Heldt was bowled off the last ball of the innings with 104 on the board. James O'Donnell held the innings together with a gritty 36no.
Grosmont started fairly slowly, and lost an early wicket when Richard Thompson took his first wicket of the season. Yet they didn't lose another as they slowly but surely made their way to the target of 105, punctuated by a poor fielding display from Castleton.
Castleton 104 all out Grosmont 105-1 32 overs
MoM - James O'Donnell - gritty 36 saved Castleton from embarassment
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