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On a blisteringly hot day, Norton in Hales CC secured 3 wins on the same day! The 1st team walloped Stafford CC away, the 2nd team beat Church Eaton CC at home and the U8’s beat Rode Park and Lawton CC away on Saturday morning. Norton in Hales CC 1st team elected to bat firstContinue reading “3 wins in a day for Norton in Hales CC”

There was no cricket at all played by any Norton in Hales CC teams this week and weekend due to a Covid 19 outbreak. The club will re-open after a thorough deep clean next weekend (17/7/21). Next weekend the 1st team are away at Stafford CC, 12.30pm start. The 2nd team are at home toContinue reading “No cricket this weekend”

Norton in Hales CC first team win again, this time at home to Alsager CC. Unfortunately the second team lost away at Sandyford CC 2nd X1. Choosing to bowl first, the first time did not take long to have the game wrapped up. Mike Dyer (2-29) and Kashif Ali Moon (4-11) immediately removing the awayContinue reading “Norton in Hales CC first team march on!”

Both the first and second team secured big wins this weekend. The first team away at Rode Park and Lawton CC, the second team at home to Endon CC 2nd X1. The first team bowled first on their travels to Rode Park and Lawton CC and it was not long before they were back watchingContinue reading “Another weekend of wins for Norton in Hales CC”

Both the first and second team take part in very tight games, however with different outcomes. The first team at home to Silverdale CC, bowled first. Generally good tight bowling kept the majority of the Silverdale Batsmen quiet, apart from 1 who batted extremely well and scored 95 before being caught on the boundary offContinue reading “A weekend of close games at Norton in Hales CC”

With more fantastic weather continuing, both the Saturday Senior teams achieved 2 big wins to keep themselves near the top of their respective leagues.The 1st team were at away at Barlaston CC. Batting first a great opening partnership between Ronnie Farnell (17) and Jack Furnival (65) set the standard and the rest of the teamContinue reading “2 big wins for Norton in Hales CC Senior teams!”

Both the Saturday Senior teams ground out wins to bag maximum points on another warm sunny day. The 1st team were at home to Caverswall CC, batting first the home team got off to a great start, reaching 56 for the first wicket. However by the time the score had reached 105 we had lostContinue reading “Weekend of Double joy for Norton in Hales CC!”

On a day of exciting cricket and good weather, both the 2 Saturday Senior sides at Norton in Hales CC suffered close defeats.The 1st team were away at Sandbach CC, winning the toss Norton chose to bat first. It was very slow going on a tricky wicket and patience was the name of the game.Continue reading “Norton in Hales CC suffer 2 close defeats!”

On another grey, wet day, both Norton in Hales CC Saturday Senior teams gained valuable wins.The 1st team were at home to top of the league Oakamoor CC. Batting first on a tricky wicket the steady batting of substitute pro Aaron Thomason (64 no) along with good support from Alex Thorley (24) and James PringleContinue reading “Saturday double for Norton in Hales CC!”