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Barnsley Woolley Miners CC
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Wakefield Thornes CC - 1st XI
FIRST LEAGUE WIN COMES AGAINST TOP OF THE TABLE

FIRST LEAGUE WIN COMES AGAINST TOP OF THE TABLE

Phillip Chapman23 May 2022 - 19:30
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BENNETT AND TROWER SET THE FOUNDATIONS

Barnsley were eleventh before Saturday’s game at Shaw Lane against top of the table Wakefield Thornes, but managed to come through an enthralling game to take all twelve points.

Barnsley won the toss and batted, with high expectations of new overseas superstar Jake Weatherald and the return of Jon Trower. It was the first half century opening stand of the season and got the home side off to a flying start. Jake was removed by a smart leg side stumping on 35. Oliver Bennett joined JT and they were positive from the off, sharing a 94 run partnership before Trower was out for 64. Bennett was next out for 60 the total reached 240 for 9 from their 50 overs with cameos from Ali Jahangir (16), Zak Jahangir (15no) and Ciaran Stenton (20).

The Wakefield innings got off to a great start for Barnsley bowlers, as Thornes were reduced to 5 for 3, with Beck Frostick taking 2 wickets and Oliver Jackson bagging one. Joe Billings and Matthew Jordan rebuilt the innings with a 65 run partnership but Oliver Jackson clean bowled Billings and Taylor to reduce the away side to 94 for 5.

Jordan and Akhtar then added 68 but as the run rate began to rise Beck Frostick returned to claim his first five wicket haul for the club. Oliver Bennett also took two wickets. Both Wakefield Thornes fell 12 runs short despite Jordan & Akhtar’s half centuries.

It was a much needed win as teams around Barnsley also managed to win and the result didn’t cut them off from the other struggling teams.

Match details

Match date

Sat 21 May 2022

Kickoff

12:00

Competition

ECB Premier Division

League position

1
Wakefield Thornes CC - 1st XI
11
Barnsley Woolley Miners CC - 1st XI
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