Home vs. Farndale
Won by 98 runs
Castleton faced Farndale in the quarter-final of the Henry Flintoff Cup having received a bye earlier in the week as Rievaulx failed to provide any opposition so had to pull out. Castleton chose to bat first in what was to turn out to be a cold and wet evening.
Lee Nesfield and Shaun Dowson opened the innings but both weren’t there for long as Castleton fell to 2-2. That brought James O’Donnell and Tom Hepburn to the crease where they rebuilt the innings with a partnership of 46, with James facing the majority of balls and doing most of the scoring. Tom lost his wicket which brought Rob Thompson out to the middle to build another good partnership with James as Castleton raced towards a big score. James finally fell for a superb 62 and some big late order hitting from Andrew Watson brought the score up to a commanding 140-5 off 20 overs
Farndale’s innings quickly fell apart in the drizzle, as Andrew Watson and Paul Lawton strangled the life out of Farndale as they were bowled out for 42. Andrew Watson could’ve had a hat-trick to go with his five-wicket haul, but dropped a chance off his own bowling on the hat-trick ball.
Castleton 140-5 20 overs Farndale 42ao 13 overs
MoM – James O’Donnell and Andrew Watson – a superb 62 from James was complimented perfectly by a five-wicket from Andrew to set up an excellent win and secure a passage into the semis.
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Thursday, 5 June 2008
Evening League - June 4
Home vs. Grosmont
Won by 33 runs
Castleton hosted Grosmont looking for their second win of the Evening League season. Captain Richard Thompson chose to bat first, hoping to put a large total on the board and put Grosmont under pressure.
Castleton started steadily with James O’Donnell and Tom Hepburn opening the batting. Yet this pair batted superbly to take their partnership to 90 from 16 overs. James took most of the strike, with Tom at one point going 3.4 overs without facing a ball. Tom was the first to go for 27, and Jonny ‘Wildman’ Williams following straight after. It was left to Shaun Dowson to pile on the runs with James to take Castleton up to 120. James finished unbeaten after a superb 68.
Grosmont started their innings at snail pace, losing a wicket in the second over to Tom Hepburn as they compiled 8-1 after 4 overs. A run out followed and Castleton looked to be on the winning track, but two expensive overs from Andrew Fowles gave Grosmont a hint of a chance, but this was taken away by James O’Donnell, Ben Sherwood and Andrew Watson, who all bowled superbly. Grosmont were left unable to get the victory and finished on 87-6 after 20 overs.
Castleton 120-2 20 overs Grosmont 87-6 20 overs
MoM - James O'Donnell - Third 50 in a row for the man in form
Won by 33 runs
Castleton hosted Grosmont looking for their second win of the Evening League season. Captain Richard Thompson chose to bat first, hoping to put a large total on the board and put Grosmont under pressure.
Castleton started steadily with James O’Donnell and Tom Hepburn opening the batting. Yet this pair batted superbly to take their partnership to 90 from 16 overs. James took most of the strike, with Tom at one point going 3.4 overs without facing a ball. Tom was the first to go for 27, and Jonny ‘Wildman’ Williams following straight after. It was left to Shaun Dowson to pile on the runs with James to take Castleton up to 120. James finished unbeaten after a superb 68.
Grosmont started their innings at snail pace, losing a wicket in the second over to Tom Hepburn as they compiled 8-1 after 4 overs. A run out followed and Castleton looked to be on the winning track, but two expensive overs from Andrew Fowles gave Grosmont a hint of a chance, but this was taken away by James O’Donnell, Ben Sherwood and Andrew Watson, who all bowled superbly. Grosmont were left unable to get the victory and finished on 87-6 after 20 overs.
Castleton 120-2 20 overs Grosmont 87-6 20 overs
MoM - James O'Donnell - Third 50 in a row for the man in form
Booth Cup - June 2
Away vs. Fryup
Lost by 8 wickets
On a fine evening in Fryup, Castleton faced the home side in a Booth Cup game, which 16 8-ball overs were to be bowled per side. Castleton chose to bat first on a pitch that was quite damp from the rain the previous day, but they would need a big score as the small boundaries of Fryup lend themselves to fast scoring.
Castleton started off slowly, James O’Donnell departing for 0 and Shaun Dowson batting out two successive maidens from the top end. Tom Hepburn got the innings started with two 4s and then two successive 6s, but then two balls later was run out after a direct hit from Andy Raw. Castleton were scoring quickly but losing wickets, and despite a big 6 form Andrew Watson, Castleton’s total of 81 was unlikely to be enough.
Fryup made their way to the target steadily at first thanks to some tight bowling from Richard Thompson and Andrew Watson, and when Richard Thompson picked up the Raw brothers and Andrew Watson snared another wicket, Castleton had a sniff. Yet Fryup continued without losing another wicket to make it home within 9 overs.
Castleton 81ao Fryup 82-3 9 overs
MoM – Richard Thompson – took the wickets of two good batsmen and wasn’t hit for a 6 on a tiny ground.
Lost by 8 wickets
On a fine evening in Fryup, Castleton faced the home side in a Booth Cup game, which 16 8-ball overs were to be bowled per side. Castleton chose to bat first on a pitch that was quite damp from the rain the previous day, but they would need a big score as the small boundaries of Fryup lend themselves to fast scoring.
Castleton started off slowly, James O’Donnell departing for 0 and Shaun Dowson batting out two successive maidens from the top end. Tom Hepburn got the innings started with two 4s and then two successive 6s, but then two balls later was run out after a direct hit from Andy Raw. Castleton were scoring quickly but losing wickets, and despite a big 6 form Andrew Watson, Castleton’s total of 81 was unlikely to be enough.
Fryup made their way to the target steadily at first thanks to some tight bowling from Richard Thompson and Andrew Watson, and when Richard Thompson picked up the Raw brothers and Andrew Watson snared another wicket, Castleton had a sniff. Yet Fryup continued without losing another wicket to make it home within 9 overs.
Castleton 81ao Fryup 82-3 9 overs
MoM – Richard Thompson – took the wickets of two good batsmen and wasn’t hit for a 6 on a tiny ground.
Monday, 2 June 2008
Eskdale League - May 31
Away vs. Ugthorpe
Won by 16 runs
Castleton travelled to Ugthorpe on the back of three straight defeats, and were looking to beat an Ugthorpe side that boasted a Sri Lankan import in their ranks.
Captain Lee Nesfield decided to bat first on a sunny and windy day, and Shaun Dowson and the skipper made a healthy start, moving to 22 for no wicket. But then Lee departed and Castleton then stumbled to 66-4 after 23 overs, meaning a score of over 100 looked unlikely. Then Tom Hepburn came to the crease and, with able support from Rob Thompson and Andrew Fowles, hauled Castleton up to a respectable 121-7 after their 40 overs
With the pitch behaving unpredictably, Castleton stood a fair chance, but they had to remove Perera quickly, as he has shown in other games that he can be exceptional with the bat. Yet Andrew Watson pulled a rabbit out of the hat, as he had Perera caught at mid on by Tom Hepburn for a duck. After a poor start at the other end by Richard Thompson, he turned it around and captured 4 wickets in his first spell. Wickets kept tumbling, but runs kept coming as Ugthorpe made their way within 17 runs of their target before Richard Thompson returned to capture his fifth wicket to bowl Ugthorpe out.
Castleton 121-7 40 overs Ugthorpe 105ao 35 overs
MoM - Tom Hepburn and Richard Thompson - 35 crucial runs and two catches for Tom, while Richard captured his first five-wicket haul of the season.
Won by 16 runs
Castleton travelled to Ugthorpe on the back of three straight defeats, and were looking to beat an Ugthorpe side that boasted a Sri Lankan import in their ranks.
Captain Lee Nesfield decided to bat first on a sunny and windy day, and Shaun Dowson and the skipper made a healthy start, moving to 22 for no wicket. But then Lee departed and Castleton then stumbled to 66-4 after 23 overs, meaning a score of over 100 looked unlikely. Then Tom Hepburn came to the crease and, with able support from Rob Thompson and Andrew Fowles, hauled Castleton up to a respectable 121-7 after their 40 overs
With the pitch behaving unpredictably, Castleton stood a fair chance, but they had to remove Perera quickly, as he has shown in other games that he can be exceptional with the bat. Yet Andrew Watson pulled a rabbit out of the hat, as he had Perera caught at mid on by Tom Hepburn for a duck. After a poor start at the other end by Richard Thompson, he turned it around and captured 4 wickets in his first spell. Wickets kept tumbling, but runs kept coming as Ugthorpe made their way within 17 runs of their target before Richard Thompson returned to capture his fifth wicket to bowl Ugthorpe out.
Castleton 121-7 40 overs Ugthorpe 105ao 35 overs
MoM - Tom Hepburn and Richard Thompson - 35 crucial runs and two catches for Tom, while Richard captured his first five-wicket haul of the season.
Evening League - May 28
Away vs. Sleights
Lost by 6 wickets
The Evening League took Castleton to Sleights this week, as new Captain Richard Thompson took charge for his first game. Richard opted to bat first on what was a fine evening.
Tom Hepburn and James O'Donnell opened up for Castleton, and Tom fell early to an outswinger. This meant Jonny 'Wildman' Williams joined James at the crease, and he showed what he was about by hitting two big 6s. He fell soon after for 19, and it was left to James to sail the innings home, which he did in fine style. He made his way to 50 in the last over in the best way possible, smashing three 6s in four balls. His average suffered though when John Liddle, making his debut, ran him out off the last ball, costing James a not out. Castleton eventually mustered 121.
Sleights began their reply slowly from one end, and fast from the other, as Richard Thompson was miserly, yet Ben Sherwood and James O'Donnell were haemorrhaging runs. Gordon Bland got stuck into the bowling and made a damaging 50. They kept up with the run rate all the way, eventually needing 8 off the last over, and then 4 off the last ball. Yet they managed to strike a 6 and leave Castleton beaten.
Castleton 121-8 20 overs Sleights 122-5 20 overs
MoM - James O'Donnell - A scintillating 60 from the man in form.
Lost by 6 wickets
The Evening League took Castleton to Sleights this week, as new Captain Richard Thompson took charge for his first game. Richard opted to bat first on what was a fine evening.
Tom Hepburn and James O'Donnell opened up for Castleton, and Tom fell early to an outswinger. This meant Jonny 'Wildman' Williams joined James at the crease, and he showed what he was about by hitting two big 6s. He fell soon after for 19, and it was left to James to sail the innings home, which he did in fine style. He made his way to 50 in the last over in the best way possible, smashing three 6s in four balls. His average suffered though when John Liddle, making his debut, ran him out off the last ball, costing James a not out. Castleton eventually mustered 121.
Sleights began their reply slowly from one end, and fast from the other, as Richard Thompson was miserly, yet Ben Sherwood and James O'Donnell were haemorrhaging runs. Gordon Bland got stuck into the bowling and made a damaging 50. They kept up with the run rate all the way, eventually needing 8 off the last over, and then 4 off the last ball. Yet they managed to strike a 6 and leave Castleton beaten.
Castleton 121-8 20 overs Sleights 122-5 20 overs
MoM - James O'Donnell - A scintillating 60 from the man in form.
Dorman Cup - May 27
Away vs. Stafford Place
Lost by 7 wickets
Castleton travelled to Stafford Place looking for a second round place in the Dorman Cup. The chances of this happening were severely reduced thanks to Ian Cook and his questionable sense of direction, meaning Castleton arrived nearly an hour late and the match was reduced to 15 overs per side.
Castleton batted first and gave a poor showing against some excellent bowling. No-one really got going, shown by the joint top scorers, Tom Hepburn and Andrew Watson, only managing 14. Boundaries were scarce and the innings finally ending as Castleton were bowled out for 45.
Stafford Place got off to a good start and carried it on all the way through to reaching their target for the loss of just two wickets after only 8 overs.
Castleton 45ao 13 overs Stafford Place 46-2 8 overs
MoM - No standout performers in this match
Lost by 7 wickets
Castleton travelled to Stafford Place looking for a second round place in the Dorman Cup. The chances of this happening were severely reduced thanks to Ian Cook and his questionable sense of direction, meaning Castleton arrived nearly an hour late and the match was reduced to 15 overs per side.
Castleton batted first and gave a poor showing against some excellent bowling. No-one really got going, shown by the joint top scorers, Tom Hepburn and Andrew Watson, only managing 14. Boundaries were scarce and the innings finally ending as Castleton were bowled out for 45.
Stafford Place got off to a good start and carried it on all the way through to reaching their target for the loss of just two wickets after only 8 overs.
Castleton 45ao 13 overs Stafford Place 46-2 8 overs
MoM - No standout performers in this match
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