Ransomes Rolled Over

Legge and Tuckwell took charge of the 13s with Newell on overseas duties. A potential shambles was overted as the Ransome and Marles convoy rolled up to the Rec at 7 - having missed the turn off to Keyworth, heading down the A46, before spinning it round and stopping off at Platt Lane for good measure.

With only 10 players in the travelling party the KCC tail took it in turns to field as skipper Nice and Chamberlain looked to pile on the runs.

Chamberlain (5) fell to a direct hit in the 2nd over, with 12 on the board, to bring Newell to the crease. The established duo served up a mixture of boundaries and sharp singles for a partnership of 46 before Newell (18) went for an uncustomary wander and was stumped.

Shepherd looked in fine touch but fell to the second direct hit of the innings. Nice powered on in a swashbuckling fashion. Neecy Snr pleased with the amount of leg side shots that were converted and found their way to the boundary.

This week the skipper made it to 35* and walked off to a deserved round of applause. Cairns (13*) maintained the momentum and was duly supported by Blacklock (6) who, looking for a last ball maximum, skied one into the covers.

Keyworth: 100-4 off 16

Those that hadn't batted were entrusted with the ball and the 2010 U12 bowler of the year, Rock, opened proceedings in his 2nd game. The opening duo raced to 14 off 2 overs but Rock found his range and produced a double wicket maiden in his second over - firstly removing off stump and then Flewitt taking a safe catch at square leg.

Baines joined the party in the very next over with that man Blacklock getting his 7th stumping of the year.

Newark: 22-3 off 4

A steady 4th wicket partnership was developing before Baines produced the first of 2 run outs. The second dismissing the opener who was well set on 20.

Chamberlain (2-1-3-0) bowled a tidy spell before Kitching's leg flippers made a double break through in the 12th over.

After marshalling the field superbly Nice took the last over and opened with a wicket - the equally vocal and well organised Newell taking a safe up and under at point.

Newark 51-8 off 16

The win ensured that the boys remained top of the league setting up a potential winner takes all clash, with the undefeated Fiskerton, later in the season.

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