James Hallam Youth Break their Hoodoo
James Hallam Youth were victorious for the first time against the Panthers. But it took a strong display from a strong side to do so.
On winning the toss Panthers, as is their want, chose to bat first and, as is their want, "went for it". Sean Thornely took a couple of early wickets but this only allowed Khan to the wicket and with Heera it looked like they were going to post an imposing total.
However Declan Brooks changed the course of the match with an impressive spell. Captain Callum also did some damage and along with a couple of handy overs from Luke McBurnie the target was set at a reasonable 103. It should also be said that safe catching did the cause no harm.
The JHY reply got off to an excellent start; Jacob Taylor, Adam Malik and Tapiwa Mufudza all scoring heavily and quickly but it took a calm couple of shots from Ronan Dunbar to complete the historic victory by only 2 wickets.
Scores:
Panthers 102 all out; Heera 26, Khan 24, Declan Brooks 3/15, Callum Reynolds-Lewis 3/17
lost to
James Hallam Youth 103 for 8; Adam Malik, 26, Tapiwa Mufudza 25, Jacob Taylor 22, Harry 3/13
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