DCCL season draws to a close

Saturday 21st September saw the last matches of the season in the Derbyshire and Cheshire Cricket League, sponsored by Complete Weed Control.

With the First and Second Division league winners already decided, placings in the middle of the tables were still open to movement. Starting at 12.30pm to account for the decreasing light, the games all had a distinctly autumnal feel in bringing the 2024 season to a close.

Congratulations to every Team in every division, the players, the umpires, the scorers, the support teams, the supporters and the many dedicated people involved in making the DCCL and our much-loved clubs a success. Thank you for a fantastic cricket season.

Broadbottom CC vs Whaley Bridge CC

The home side won the toss and elected to bat first and put on a score of 202 all out (42.1). This was held up by the middle order batsmen, Captain J. Brotherton (40 runs), A. Walsh (51 runs) and D. Perrin (40 runs). Whaley’s J. Higginbotham took 4-29 (12) with 1 maiden. In response, Whaley Bridge reached their target losing only three wickets, making 203-3 (35.5) with the opening partnership of brothers G. Holden (85 runs) and H. Holden (47 runs) setting a solid base for the closing partnership of J. Higginbotham (31 not out) and H. Jones (28 not out). Whaley Bridge won by 7 wickets. [Broadbottom 6 points, Whaley Bridge 20 points].

Dinting CC vs Stalybridge CC

Dinting won the toss and elected to bat first. They made 203 all out (41.5) with P. Hills top scoring on 56 runs, backed by O. Maltby on 39 runs. Stalybridge’s D. Cranmer took 5-35 (10.5) with 3 maidens. In response, Stalybridge could only reach 150 all out (26.3) with R. Wright top scoring on 38 runs. They were held down by Dinting’s R. Nixon who took 6-43 (10.3) giving Dinting the win by 53 runs. [Dinting 20 points, Stalybridge 8 points].

Dove Holes CC vs Pott Shrigley CC

2024 First Division Champions, Dove Holes, won the toss and elected to bat first. With the pressure off, but still pushing for the win, they used all their overs to make a superb 360-6 (45) with the top order batsmen recording boundary busting runs; J. Hall made 67 (11 fours, 1 six), D. Jones made 106 (15 fours, 1 six) and B. Bagshaw made 75 off 49 balls (10 fours and 3 sixes). Pott Shrigley’s P. Beard took three wickets (3-80 from 9 overs). In response, Pott Shrigley were held down to 127 all out, A. Matheson top scoring on 37 runs. There were 3 wickets apiece for Dove’s D. Gilbride (3-25 from 4) and J. Gemmell (3-6 from 4.2, 1 maiden). Dove Holes took a decisive win by 233 runs. [Dove Holes 20 points, Pott Shrigley 5 points].

Hazel Grove CC vs Old Glossop CC

The visitors won the toss and elected to field first, putting Hazel Grove in to bat. Hazel Grove posted a score of 94 all out (35.1), S. Higson top scoring on 21 runs. There was some tight bowling from Old Glossop’s T. Lane (3-8 from 7, 2 maidens), E. Walsh (3-28 from 11, 3 maidens), and J. Kay (3-1 from 1.1). In response, Old Glossop reached 97-4 (13.5) with opening bat J. Thorley top scoring with 58 not out. Hazel Grove’s K. Arora took 3 of the OG wickets (3-37 from 4.5). Old Glossop won by 6 wickets. [Hazel Grove 2 points, Old Glossop 18 points].

Newton CC vs New Mills CC

New Mills won the toss and elected to bat first. They made 157 all out (39.4) with Captain D. Holmes posting 67 runs. Newton’s R. Goodall took 4-29 (12) with 4 maidens, and A. Alcock took 3-38 (8) with 1 maiden. In response, Newton could only reach 151 all out, with opening bat C. Williams making 58 runs (11 fours and 1 six). New Mills’ M. Birchenall took 4-42 (12) with 2 maidens and D. Holmes took 3-36 (12) with 2 maidens. New Mills won by 6 runs. [Newton 8 points, New Mills 18 runs].

Tintwistle CC vs Hayfield CC

The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first. Hayfield struggled to just 66 all out (20.5) with O. Wyatt top scoring on 25 runs. Tintwistle’s A. Brown took 5-31 (7) with 2 maidens. In response, Tintwistle were made to work hard for their 67-5 (25.1) with K. Davies top scoring on 19 runs. Hayfield’s J. Adamson took 3-18 (10) with 3 maidens). Tintwistle won by 5 wickets. [Tintwistle 17 points, Hayfield 2 points].

DCCL First Division League Table – Final Standing

1. Dove Holes CC 366

2. Old Glossop CC 329

3. Dinting CC 293

4. Tintwistle CC 293

5. Broadbottom CC 279

6. Hayfield CC 259

7. New Mills CC 230

8. Hazel Grove CC 224

9. Whaley Bridge CC 200

10. Newton CC 191

11. Pott Shrigley CC 190

12. Stalybridge CC 151