Match Report: Saddleworth CC 2nd XI vs Glossop CC 2nd XI
Greater Manchester Cricket League - Division 4 East
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Venue: Saddleworth CC
Saddleworth CC 2nd XI Secure Victory Over Glossop CC 2nd XI by 43 Runs
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Glossop CC 2nd XI traveled to face Saddleworth CC 2nd XI in what turned out to be a low-scoring affair. Despite strong individual performances from Stephen Bates and David Allen, Glossop fell short by 43 runs, with Saddleworth emerging victorious after defending a modest total of 127.
Saddleworth’s Innings: Steady Partnerships and Glossop’s Strong Bowling
Glossop, having won the toss and electing to field on a green ‘un, put in a commendable bowling effort. Stephen Bates led the attack with an outstanding performance, taking 5 wickets for 36 runs in 12.5 overs. He was ably supported by David Allen, who claimed 3 wickets for 35 runs in 12 overs. Glossop’s fielding also played a key role, with two run-outs, including both Ben Corbett and Max Wren, executed by Mark Allen, Dave Allen respectively.
Saddleworth’s innings got off to a cautious start, with Ben Corbett managing 10 runs before being run out. Nathan Gallagher top-scored with 28 runs, holding the innings together, while Kamaljeet Singh contributed 27 runs with some aggressive hitting. Despite these efforts, Glossop's disciplined bowling, including tight spells from Boothroyd and Doody restricted Saddleworth to 127 all out in 35.5 overs.
Glossop’s Reply: A Struggle to Build Partnerships
Glossop’s chase started poorly, losing opener John Stopford for a duck in the second over. Ben Wilson and Stephen Bates tried to rebuild the innings, with Bates top-scoring with 38 runs, including 5 fours and 1 six. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to support him.
Ben Wilson batted patiently for 50 balls, contributing 8 runs, while Olly Boothroyd added 11 runs but could not push on. Ryan McGrath from Saddleworth proved to be the match-winner with the ball, taking an impressive 6 wickets for just 5 runs in 5.2 overs, decimating Glossop’s middle and lower order. The wickets fell in clusters, with an odd decision going Saddleworths way, with Glossop being bowled out for 84 in 32.4 overs, falling 43 runs short of the target.
Season 4 - Game 1 - Not even a Sight screen can stop the Vets
The cricket season is well and truly underway and its been great to see so many of you at the club last weekend showing your support. This weekend is the first bank holiday weekend of May and it's a cricket packed week ahead. Wednesday The club will be open from 5pm. The Under 13's start their 2026 GMCL campaign at home to Droyslden, 6pm start. The newly formed Under 18's team travel to Droylsden, also a 6pm start. Thursday Doors open 5pm. Col Taylor's Vets team take centre stage at North Road for their game against Charlesworth Vets, 5:30pm start. Bring your suntan lotion as it's going to be warm. Friday Doors open at 5pm, junior cricket training for Under 9's, 11's, and 13's starting at 6pm. It's going to be warm so don't forget hats, drinks, and suntan lotion. Saturday The in-form 2nd XI are at home to Droylsden (12:30 start), and the 1st XI make the reverse trip to Droyslden. At 5:30pm, Arsenal v Fulham will be shown live on the big screens. Sunday The cricket never stops with the Under 11's at home to Tintwistle in the morning. The 1st XI are back in action for the second time this weekend with an away trip to South West Manchester in the 1st XI Championship Cup. More live sport on the big screens at 3:30pm with Manchester United v Liverpool. Chip butties at half time - what's not to like! Monday Junior cricket on Monday sees the Under 15's away at Mottram (6pm), with the Under 11's at home to Mottram (6pm). The club will be open from 12 noon. Enjoy your weekend, enjoy your cricket, and we look forward to your support.
1st XI Glossop 185/4 (34.3) - Glodwick 184/7 (50) A very different weekend to last week with the weather! Glossop lost the toss and had a bowl. After an uncharacteristically loose start with Glodwick racing to 44-1 off 7 overs Glossop bowled with much more control to restrict Glodwick to 184 on a very good cricket wicket with lots of credit going to will and Matt . In the chase Glossop lost 3 early wickets rapidly to put some pressure on but Lee and Matt batted with great composure to have a strong partnership to score the bulk of the runs. Dan senior came into finish the job in style with some classy shots and Glossop winning by 6 wickets earning a bonus point win. Matt Sonczak 3-38 (12) Will Hargreaves 2-31 (15) Lee Dale 72* (86) Dan senior 48* (33) Matt Sonczak 45 (76) 2nd XI Woodley 122/10 (31.2) - Glossop 124/4 (27.1) Another excellent performance from the team on a soft & slow wicket. Glossop won the toss and chose to bowl. Despite an aggressive start from Woodley, Glossop’s bowlers were calm and disciplined ensuring wickets fell regularly. They were backed up by some excellent fielding, notably from Jack Stopford. Despite an early wobble chasing a modest total, another perfectly measured innings from Ollie Boothroyd was the difference. Good partnerships with Joe Bolton and then Dave Allen meant Glossop quickly silenced a vocal home side to win by 6 wickets and get the bonus point. Sam Dyson 4-42 (11) Joe Doody 3-23 (9) Ollie Boothroyd 56 (66) Dave Allen 19* (47) 4th XI Glossop 94/10 (21.2) - Dinting 97/4 (19) Glossop CC made a difficult start, slipping to 16–4 as Dinting’s bowlers dominated early. A vital 43‑run stand between Joseph Bolton (39) and Steve Marsh (11) steadied the innings, with Olly Boothroyd adding a brisk 11. But once the partnership ended, wickets fell regularly and Glossop were dismissed for 94, leaving their attack with a small but defendable total. In reply, Glossop fought hard. Nathan Allen struck twice to lift hopes, while Jonathon Kirk bowled an excellent spell of 1–15 from five overs. The pressure continued when Freddie claimed his first senior wicket, reducing Dinting to 66–4 and giving Glossop a genuine opening. However, Dinting regrouped and completed the chase without further loss, finishing on 97–4. Under 11's Hayfield 198 - Glossop 153 The Young Lions put in a gutsy shift despite the loss to a strong Hayfield side. We posted 153 with sharp boundaries from Jake and Elliott and great running from Arabelle and Max. Tight bowling spells followed, with wickets for Elliott and William, plus a brilliant, economical finish from Jake. In the field we stayed focused, and William — who stopped everything despite a sore hand — earned Player of the Match.