The Title by Numbers

Congratulations indeed to the Under 13s. Here's how it all unfolded...

01/06/10: Keyworth v Ellerslie (h)

The Keyworth innings was struggling to ignite at 44-6 before an excellent 9th wicket stand of 42 between Tudor (19*) and Cairns (14*) saw a strong finish leaving KCC on 97 for 8. In reply, a masterful bowling disply reduced the away team to 8-6 off 6. Healey (3-1-2-2), Mills (3-2-1-2) and Normington (3-1-2-1) causing problems. A 64 run win as Ellerslie reached 33-8 off their 18.

07/06/10: Keyworth v Fiskerton (h)
An undefeated, record breaking, 2nd wicket partnership of 85 from Newell (35*) and Normington (35*) saw Keyworth post their highest total to date: 119-5 off 18. In reply, Fiskerton totalled 80-8. Healey (2-0-9-2) and Brown (3-0-13-3) the chief tormentors. A 39 run victory.

22/06/10: Keyworth v Flintham (h)
Nice (32*) anchored the innings and was ably supported by Healey (14) and Normington (12) as the ton was once again reached in 18 overs. 101-5. An abject fielding display saw the first defeat of the season, as Flintham squeezed home with 3 balls to spare. 102-4 off 17.3 and a 6 wicket reverse. Healey (3-0-8-0) and Brown (3-0-11-0) maintaining respectability with the figures.

30/06/10: Bottesford v Keyworth (a)
Bottesford were off to a flier with 30 up after 4 overs. A tight spell of bowling from Tudor (3-0-13-1) Mills (3-0-11-0) and Rock (3-0-15-0) saw the scoring slow, as the home side posted 86-3. Newell (28) and Normington (20) raced to 49 off 6 before a mini collapse. Healey (19*) kept his composure to see Keyworth home with 8 balls to spare and a 4 wicket victory.

This set up a winner takes all match against Radcliffe B with both sides entering the final game with a 3-1 record.

27/07/10: Radcliffe B v Keyworth (a)
A steady start from Radcliffe saw 45-0 reached at the halfway mark. Season best figures from Mills (3-0-7-3) and Nice (3-0-6-2) left Radcliffe on 71-6 at the close. A fired up response saw Nice (10) and Normington (16) accelerate the scoreboard with Newell (32*) leaving Healey (1*) to score the match, and Championship, winning runs - with 9 overs to spare and an 8 wicket victory. 72-2

http://newarkcyl.play-cricket.com/leagueTables/resultsReport_view.asp?divisionid=10059263&seasonID=23

For those interested in their stats. Tom Newell sits prettily at the top of the Newark League batting charts, with an average of 95. With the other boys featuring prevalently in the other areas.

http://newarkcyl.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/Battingstats.asp?fromForm=1&seasonID=23&filter=0&sortBy=5&top=10