Mid Norfolk Sunday
Cricket League

LOWESTOFT TOWN POWER TO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Lowestoft Town never lost a match in their campaign to become the overall League champions. They ended the season with a towering 246 points beating their nearest rivals, Terrington St Clement, by a clear 55 points.

There were some outstanding performances with both bat and ball.

Daniel Edwin amassed 538 runs with a top score of an undefeated 104. Archie Taylor scored 294 with a top score of 101 not out. Esmatullah Mamuzai's top score was 114 from a season's total of 251 runs.

There were two outstanding bowlers in Zohaib Yusufzai who took 18 wickets with best performance of 6 for 40. Ren Dsouza took 11 wickets with his best performance of 4 for 14.

Meanwhile, Terrington St Clement had an outstanding all rounder in Jason Young. He top scored 152 runs whilst amassing 792 over the season.

He was equally impressive with the ball taking 21 wickets with his best performance of 5 for 31.

Reflecting on the season, League Chairman Colin King said,"Lowestoft were a formidable force this season.

They have been dramatically improving over the last couple of years. Winning the Championship was almost inevitable."

NORWICH IN CHALLENGE CUP TRIUMPH

A determined Norwich side put on a fine performance to overcome a talented Thetford team by 131 runs.

Norwich won the toss and elected to bat. Enoch Uthayarajan (49) and Jack Livermore (50) ensured that they established a solid base for the rest of the team to build upon. Joe Lovick (32) and Ben Stewart-Miles (24) made significant contributions and the innings closed at 227 for 8.

The Thetford bowling was lead by Alistair Newey (3 for 29) and exciting youngster, Theo Piggott (3 for 35).

In reply, Thetford lost wickets at all the wrong moments. Alistair Newey (24) was top scorer assisted by Liam Conroy (15) and Matt Collinge (12).

Thetford were all out for 96.

The pick of the Norwich bowling and also Man of the Match was Joe Lovick (6 for 9 off 8 overs).

SPROWSTON WIN A HARD FOUGHT BROKE CUP FINAL

Sprowston won the Broke Cup against an experienced Terrington St Clement side. They won by 43 runs.

Sprowston won the toss and elected to bat. Michael Eccles was the pick of the batting with an undefeated 52. He was accompanied by a memorable innings from an exciting and talented youngster Luke Burrows (45). The innings closed on 202 for 8.

The picks of the Terrington St Clement bowling were Jason Young (5 for 31) and Roy Bland (3 for 27).

In reply, Terrington St Clement got off to a sound start with Jason Young (49) and Barney Gilder (49). However a fine spell of bowling from Josh Spilling (5 for 39) ensure Sprowston's dominance. They were all out for 159.

Going against tradition, the Player of the Match was Jason Young of Terrington St Clement for his fine all round performance. Although they didn't win, his contribution was what people watching will all remember.

FAKENHAM WIN THE CLASH OF THE TITANS

A sensational 111 runs brutally struck by skipper Steve Gray off just 45 balls hauled Fakenham back into winning this Hunts County Bats Norfolk Senior Cup Final.

However, still needing four runs off the last ball and No 9 Jack Rowley facing, an agonised silence fell over the entire ground. He connected and a roar went up as the ball sped over the boundary.

Fakenham had won a match when they were always behind the asking rate. They scored 214 for 8 against A & B Wanderers 213 for 2, winning by just 2 wickets.

The performance of Steve Gray cannot be belittled. He showered the boundary with no less than 12 x sixes and 7 x fours.

A & B Wanderers won the toss and elected to bat. At their imperious best, Tristan Elam (85) and Jordan Everett (59) put on 145 runs for the first wicket. Their dominance continued with a smartly struck 45 Not Out off just 15 balls by Louie Stronach.

The pick of the Fakenham bowling was Keegan Monahan-Fairlie (2 for 30).

At this point it was virtually inconceivable that Fakenham could get anywhere near their total.

After the match, Competition Organiser Colin King, said, "This was one of those matches when people will fondly recall that 'they were there' when Steve Gray played that truly amazing innings."

King continued, "I felt so honoured to be able to present the Norfolk Senior Cup to Steve Gray and also award him the Man of the Match trophy. He also received a bespoke bat courtesy of Hunts County Bats."

EATON BEEHIVE TRIUMPHANT IN JUNIOR CUP FINAL

Eaton Beehive withstood a middle order onslaught to secure the Hunts County Bats Norfolk Junior Cup.

Eaton Beehive won the toss and elected to bowl against a talented Reepham & Salle side.

Reepham & Salle put on a steady start but kept losing wickets at the wrong moments. It wasn't until George Wright (45 of 29 balls) joined Harry Vergerson (54 n.o) that they look likely to mount a defendable total. The innings closed on 160 for 5.

The pick of the Eaton Beehive bowling was Alex Ellis (2 for 29).

In reply, Eaton Beehive lost an early wicket but then mounted a stand of 123 runs. Jack Gray (64 off 29 balls) and Sam Butcher (69 n.o off 40 balls) ensured a victory in 13 overs. They won by 8 wickets.

The man of the Match was Sam Butcher who received a bespoke bat courtesy of Hunts County Bats.

After the match, Competition Organiser Colin King said, "It was a glorious September day and both teams entertained us royally."

King added, "Reepham & Salle used six bowlers in their bid to break the Gray and Butcher partnership. But it was Eaton Beehive's day and they emerged as worthy winners."

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