Saturday 22nd September 2007

Chapel 127 For 2         Mottram 132 For 1

Under 15’s Are The League Champions Of 2007

This was always going to be the clash of the titans with both sides fielding a number of county & district level players & this match lived up to that billing. Taking first knock Chapel must have fancied their chances when their opening pair put on 62 when Fitton struck & keeper Irons did a juggling act to catch Christie at the fifth attempt. Runs continued to flow & the classy Durham had to retire on 53. The next wicket fell at 118 when Thomas took a fine catch in the outfield. Chapel’s innings closed at a very respectable 127 for 2 & they were the bookies favourites at that point.

Mottrams innings had an early set back when Birch was caught for 5 miss hitting a pull shot. Captain Fitton was joined by school mate Hilton and they set about chasing the total in a very mature manner - taking good singles & punishing the bad deliveries. After a shaky start the stylish Fitton took control & retired on an excellent 50. Hilton was joined by the aggressive hitting Nixon & the pair set about the bowling with a flurry of 4’s & 6’s & they saw Mottram home with five overs to spare. Hilton, who held the innings together, finished on an excellent 38 not out & Nixon finished with a thumping 25 not out. Well done Ryan & all the lads for such a great victory.

Phil Mellor