june thirteen 2008
It's a cup double as both teams reach the Quarter-Finals...
A long, hot day awaited our First XI as they visited Embsay for what should've been a tough Wynn Cup Second round tie. Sadly for the home side, Brannon (pictured) had other ideas as he defied the odds on what should've been a great day for batting to destroy the Embsay line-up, taking an excellent 7-24 off 11 overs. The home side couldn't handle him as only one batsman reached double-figures. Robbo was just as effective from the other end, finishing with 2-6 off 6.2 overs as Embsay were bowled out for just 53 in the 23rd over. Nigel with 22 not out steered us home as we lost 2 wickets in completing an easy win to book our place in the Quarter Finals, and a home tie against Glusburn on Sunday June 22.
Haworth West End were the visitors to Royd Wood as our 2nd XI looked to book their place in the Cowling Cup Quarter Final. The visitors won the toss and chose to bat, which was an easy decision on such a lovely day. They soon took advantage of the conditions as the openers raced away, leaving our bowlers and fielders looking weary. West End went into the second drinks break at 30 overs looking very solid as they approached 130 with the loss of only two wickets, poised to launch an attack that would've taken them well beyond 200, but they hadn't accounted for Russell who came back from a poor opening spell to take the last five wickets, finishing with 5-42 off 10.4 overs, he was well backed by Andy Humble (0-28 off 10) and Ryan (0-56 off 10) as Karl and Parto both chipped in with vital wickets to leave the visitors all out for 184 in the final over. Our reply didn't start well as Stuart and Karl both went cheaply, Steve Dinsdale (20) hung around a while longer but it was the partnership between Alistair (43) and Parto (46) along with an unbroken one between Martyn (20 not out) and Andy (24 not out) than helped us to cruise home in the 39th over for a solid four wicket victory, which means we're through to the Quarter Finals where we face a home tie with last year's losing finalists, Oakworth II. The tie will be played on Sunday June 29.
june thirteen 2008
Both teams winless again...
It was a dry dayas we hosted Glusburn, looking to kick-start our poor season with a solid performance. Things didn't start well as the visitors batted first and played solidly throughout, posting a formidable 251-9 from their alloted overs. Yet again Brannon was the main danger, finishing with 5-77 off 13 overs, he was helped by skipper Dave Hall's 3-55 off 11. Our reply started solidly with most of the top & middle order getting a good start, Aidy hit 55, Brannon 33, Nigel 30 and Steve 26. Sadly we ran out of steam as we approached the finish line, George made a solid 30 not out and was helped by Dave Hall (23) but in the end it wasn't enough as we were bowled-out for 239 in the final over.
The 2nd's were down at title favourites Riddlesden where they faced a tough battle. The game didn't start well as Martyn pulled-up in his 3rd over with a side strain, which meant we were a bowler down for the majority of the innings. We didn't miss him as much as we expected because Russell bowled out of his skin at the other end to finish with 5-81 off 22 overs as we restricted the previously free-scoring home side to just 166-6 off 45 overs. Yet again though, our batting left a lot to be desired as only the openers, Paddy Clark (20) and John Terry (34) made any impression on the scoresheet as we fizzled out for just 110 in the 41st over.
june thirteen 2008
Title defense slips further away...
Cononley arrived winless as we looked to get our title defense back on track after defeat at Bradley the previous week, unfortunately the visitors didn't have to wait any longer to break their duck. Cononley batted first and posted a decent 233 all out as they were dismissed from the final ball of the innings. Brannon took 6-51 from his 13 overs, and vice-captain Phil Poole took 3-42 off 12. Our reply began reasonably well with Paddy hitting 42 but yet again there weren't enough people willing to knuckle-down as we were sent back to the hut for just 184 in the 44th over, completing another miserable day at the office.
Meanwhile, the Second XI made the short trip up to Dick Hudsons to face Eldwick & Gilstead. We won the toss and opted to field on what looked like a poor track. Martyn Bowled an excellent spell, taking 3-38 off 20.4 overs, it was a different story from the other end as firstly Russ (2-46 off 10) and then Ryan (3-31 off 9) struggled against the steep hill, and some aggressive batting from the home side. E&G were finally skittled in the 40th over for a reasonable (bearing in mind the poor wicket and slow outfield!) 121. Our reply never really got going as the home side turned the screw, utilising the uneven bounce to their advantage with only John Terry (15) and Iain Holmes (17) settling-in at the top of the order. We were sent packing in the 40th over for a poultry 95, although it would've been worse without a spirited rearguard from Russ (16 n.o.), Ryan (8) and Iain Wilson also with 8.
june two 2008
Record-breaking day for York as we fall at the first hurdle...
York Cricket Club, winners of the Yorkshire League were the visitors as we played our first ever game in the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy. York batted first and their strength soon shone through as they began to pick apart our bowling attack, taking advantage of our small ground to post a tournament record score of 454-4 off their 50 overs, leaving our normally solid bowling attack in tatters as Robbo was dispatched for 125 off 10 overs, taking just one wicket in the process. Chris took 2-102 off his 10, Gareth went for a wicketless 96 off 10, Dave took 1-68 off 10 and the tightest spell of the day belonged to Brannon with 0-53 off his alloted 10 overs. In reply, Steve and Gareth opened-up as we tried to get off to a flying start. Steve was soon back in the pavilion as he was run-out for 11. Gareth went on to make 64, and he was well supported by Brannon who completed a solid personal performance with 54 and Chris who made 24 as we were finally dismissed for 231 in the 47th over. It was never going to be easy against one of the tournament favourites, and it proved to be so, as we struggled to contain York's batting talent on such a small ground, but hopefully we can take some positives from the game and look ahead to the rest of the season with a positive attitude. Finally, we would like to wish York Cricket Club all the best for the remainder of the competition and thank them for being part of a memorable day.
june two 2008
Both games go down to the wire against Bradley...
The First XI travelled to Bradley and came away pointless after going down to their second defeat of the season. The home side batted first and thanks to some decent bowling were restricted to 159 as they were bowled out in the final over. Robbo took the final wicket to complete a solid 4-28 off 11.2 overs, he was well supported by Brannon with 3-38 off his 14 overs. Our reply began poorly as Nigel had to retire hurt without scoring after he was struck in the face, causing a bad wound which require a visit to Airedale Hospital. The remainder of the top order couldn't muster any runs between them as we struggled to reach our reasonably low target. A solid partnership between Brannon (53) and George (28) raised our hopes and took us within reach of victory, but we ultimately fell just two runs short as we were bowled out in the 40th over. The Second XI were playing host to Bradley 2nd's. We won the toss on a pleasant day and chose to bat. Both openers failed again, and none of the middle-order could capitalise on decent starts leaving us struggling on 143-9, but, Iain Wilson came in at 10 and new signing Andy Humble at 11, and they showed everyone how it should be done as they completed an excellent unbroken stand of 80, which gave us a decent total of 223-9 from our 45 overs, Andy finishing with 54 n.o. and Iain 24 n.o. The Bradley reply began slowly as Martyn and Russ kept them in check, although it wasn't long before Bradley's middle order brought them right back into the game as we looked to be sliding to a crushing defeat. But, we kept plugging away taking wickets at regular intervals, and as the light was fading fast, Russell trapped Bradley's last man LBW to complete a nerve-wracking 6 run victory against a solid Bradley team.
may EIGHTEEN 2008
First team beaten by the weather as 2nd's win at 'Flatts...
Due to persistant rain the First XI never got started at home to Barrowford and the game was eventually abandoned at 4pm leaving both teams with a point. Down at Crossflatts our 2nd XI won the toss and chose to field, at which point the rain became heavier, leading to a 75 minute delay. When we finally took to the field at 3:15pm the game had been reduced to 33 overs per side. Crossflatts started slowly, not managing to reach double-figures until the 10th over. They did finally get into their stride and posted a reasonable 141 as they were bowled out in the final over, with Martyn taking 5-51 and Iain Holmes chipping in with two wickets, including an excellent caught & bowled. Yet again our innings began poorly, as John Terry (0), Steve Dinsdale (17) and Stuart Holmes (1) were all back in the pavilion before the score had reached 20. After that, things went much smoother as Iain Holmes (43) & Shane Whitford (18) put on a solid partnership which helped to steady the ship before Martyn Rendell came to the crease and saw us over the finishing line with 30 not out as we completed a four wicket victory in the 30th over.
may EIGHTEEN 2008
Cup defence begins with easy victory...
Haworth Road were the visitors as we began our defense of the Wynn Cup in style. The visitors batted first and didn't last too long as we bowled them out for just 60, with Robbo taking 3 wickets for just 1 run! Gareth Marshall (35 n.o.) and Nigle Brett (32 n.o.) didn't mess around as we completed a speedy ten wicket victory and progressed to a second round tie at Embsay on Sunday June 1.
may EIGHTEEN 2008
First XI win at Embsay as 2nd's go down to West End...
As the warm weather finally arrived, it was crucial that we gained some momentum after the defeat at Crossflatts, and we did just that making it two straight wins by defeating Embsay. We batted first, Nigel Brett with 34 and Chris Welch (30) kept things ticking over as we found runs hard to come by. An unbroken tenth wicket partnership of 23 between George Fletcher (25 n.o. pictured above-right) and David Robinson (7 n.o. pictured below-left) lifted us to a below par total of 141-9. Embsay's reply began well as they reached 103-3 but an inspired spell of bowling from Mr. Robinson saw the home side add just 10 more runs as they were bowled out for just 113, Robbo finished with 6-26 
off 18 overs. Back at home the 2nd XI hosted Haworth West End. The visitors won the toss and chose to field, which looked like a poor decision as we posted a decent 214-9 in our 45 overs. Yet again our top order didn't produce as we had to rely on some strong middle order batting from Ali Campbell (44), Karl Bennett (37), Martyn Rendell (36), Russ Hogg (27 n.o.) & Ryan Clark with 24. West End's reply began slowly as they reached 45-1 off the first 15 overs, soon after the first drinks break they lost another wicket which brought Tinashe Gomwe to the crease. He went on to pick our bowling apart as he hit the winning runs in the final over to finish with an unbeaten 90 (to add to his 7-48 with the ball) as his side edged to a two wicket victory. Martyn was the pick of our attack with 4-76 off 17 overs.
may fifteen 2008
Sandy Lane at the wrong end of both games...
After last weeks defeat at Crosflatts it was important to get back on track at home to Sandy Lane. The visitors batted first and put up some good resistance for a while, but their tail disappeared without trace as they were bowled out for 125, Brannon yet again was the chief destroyer with six wickets. He was well backed-up by Robbo who took the other four. Over at Sandy Lane, the 2nd XI were asked to bat first on a reasonable wicket. The top order didn't offer much resistance to Sandy's accurate bowling with only Steve Dinsdale & John Terry reaching double-figures in the top 6. We were indebted to a solid partnership between Karl (25) & Rob (15) and then a swift 12 n.o. from Ryan as we reached 106 all out in the 41st over. The home side never looked like reaching our target once they lost opener R. Farooq to a dubious LBW decision, an excellent unbroken 21.5 over spell from Martyn ensured that they didn't get close as he finished with 5-42, with the home side bowled-out for 84 in the 43rd over. Martyn was well backed-up by Russ (4-25 off 14) and Ryan (0-9 off 7) as we recorded our 3rd straight victory of the season.
may fifteen 2008
Another defeat at 'Flatts as 2nd's beat Pendle...
Our First XI tasted defeat at Crossflatts yet again as we went down by five wickets. Batting first, only Gaz Marshall with 30 and Brannon Varley with 16 made troubled the scorers as we were sent back to the changing rooms for just 80 in the 37th over. Crossflatts' reply was reasonably comfortable as they reached their target in the 30th over for the loss of just five wickets. Brannon was the stand-out bowler with 2-35 in 11.2 overs. Back at home, the 2nd XI were hosting Pendle 2nd's. The visitors batted first and at one point were struggling at 22-7, although their tail managed to wag as they were finally bowled out for 68 in the 30th over. Martyn (5-16 off 11) & Ryan (3-10 off 9) did the damage. Our reply was a poor effort as we crept over the line in the 22nd over for a 2 wicket victory. Iain Holmes (22) Russ Hogg (14 n.o.) and Alistair Campbell (12) were the only double-figure scores.
april twenty 2008
Good start to the season as both teams beat Thornton...
Both teams began the season in style with comfortable wins against Thornton-in-Craven. On a day when a large amount of games were beaten by the wet weather of previous weeks, both games went ahead and began on time, although it was freeeeezing cold - definitely not ideal weather for a game of cricket! Over at Thornton, our 1st XI won the toss and chose to field. The hosts never really got to grips with our tight bowling and were eventually skittled for 89 in the 44th over. Our overseas debutant, Brannon Varley, bowled beautifully throughout. Even a change of ends didn't phase him as he finished with magnificent figures of 6-25 off 17.4 overs. In reply, our other debutant Nigel Brett (43 n.o.) along with Steve Welch (45 n.o.) survived a few streaky shots (with Steve being the main striker of those streaky shots!) to make it through to the finish line unscathed in the 26th over as we completed a comfortable 10 wicket win against our under-strength hosts. Back at home our 2nd XI were taking on an even more under-strength Thornton 2nd XI who could on muster 8 players. The result was never going to be in doubt once the visitors were bowled out for 65, we then cantered to an 8 wicket win
April twelve 2008
It's a big welcome to Brannon & Tammy...
We would like to welcome our overseas signing for the 2008 season, Brannon Varley (pictured). Brannon has moved to Yorkshire from South Africa with his girlfriend Tammy to play for Cullingworth CC throughout the upcoming season. Brannon joins us from Umbilo Harlequins Cricket Club in Durban, SA, and we hope he settles in well and enjoys a successful season with us as we look to build on our magnificent 2007 campaign. I'm sure you will join us in wishing Brannon and Tammy all the best here in England!!!
february twenty-six 2008
Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy draw...
The draw has been made for the 2008 Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy, we have been drawn against York CC who are the current ECB Yorkshire Premier League Champions. The game will be at home and must be played on or before Sunday the 15th of June. York are one of the eight seeded teams in this seasons competition, all of whom will have to visit their unseeded opponents. The full Black Sheep Yorkshire Chamions Trophy Draw is as follows:
| First Round Draw (to be played on or before June 15) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Church Fenton |
v |
Elsecar |
2 |
Killinghall |
v |
Honley |
3 |
Streethouse |
v |
Pudsey Congs |
4 |
Caribbean |
v |
Clifton Alliance |
5 |
Hull YPI |
v |
Collingham |
6 |
Mytholmroyd |
v |
Woodlands |
7 |
Hepworth/Idle |
v |
Townville |
8 |
Cullingworth CC |
v |
York |
| Second Round Draw (to be played on or before July 13) | |||
A |
Winners of 1 |
v |
Winners of 3 |
B |
Winners of 2 |
v |
Winners of 5 |
C |
Winners of 7 |
v |
Winners of 6 |
D |
Winners of 8 |
v |
Winners of 4 |
| Semi-Finals (to be played on or before August 10) | |||
1 |
|
v |
|
2 |
|
v |
|
| Final (August 17 at Honley - 1pm start) | |||
|
|
v |
|
Keep your eyes on this website for the latest news on our first attempt at winning the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy, as soon as a date for our first round tie is announced all of the relevant information will be on here. Make sure you come down and support the boys when we host York CC!
january one 2008
Fixtures are in for 2008 season...
The 2008 fixtures are in (click here to see the full list). Both teams open the season against Thornton-in-Craven, with the first XI visiting Booth Bridge Lane, the scene of their Division One Championship decider last September, while the 2nds are the hosts for their first game back in Division Four. The season begins on Saturday April 19 with the final game being played on Saturday September 13.
january one 2008
Happy New Year!
Everyone involved with Cullingworth Cricket Club wishes you a happy and prosperous 2008.
january one 2008
2008 net practice times...
Our 2008 pre-season net practice will again take place at Parkside School on Wednesdays from 19:30 until 20:30, beginning February 6 and ending on Wednesday March 26. Each hourly session will cost £2 and everyone is invited. Let's make a big effort to get a good turn out as we prepare for the 2008 season!
