Leading pair in surprise defeats (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Leading pair in surprise defeats

2:58pm Tuesday 7th July 2009 in

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The biggest Craven & District League upsets of the day occurred in Division Two as the top two both lost.

Leaders Bingley Congs were at home to Ingrow and, batting first, posted 172 for nine, Chris Dibb making 51 and Andrew Copping 37 as Ian Roberts claimed five for 48.

But Ingrow galloped home by six wickets as Adie Parker top-scored with 76.

Over at Sutton, second-placed Long Lee made what they no doubt thought was a winning score of 200 as Alan Broadley hit a magnificent 120, Simon Doane finishing with five for 45.

But the hosts got home by three wickets with six balls to spare as 15-year-old Ben Simons top-scored with 37, an unbroken eighth-wicket partnership of 33 by Andy Kay (26no) and Chris Smith (14no) completing the task.

Division One leaders Cullingworth were in cracking form hosting Cowling, with most batsmen reaching double figures as they rattled up 212 for nine (Steve Richardson 6-72).

The visitors were brushed aside for 89 in reply as Gareth Marshall picked up six for 17.

Second-placed Haworth Road faced a tricky match at home to Crossflatts.

Charlie Hainsworth (86) and Waj Mahmood (58) put on117 for the second wicket as the hosts made 225 with Q Ayub taking six for 85.

The visitors opened brightly with 86 for the first wicket, with Ryan Brooksbank making 43 and J Brooksbank 60.

Unfortunately, nobody else was able to post the big score needed and they closed on 205 for nine.

The Baildon Bottom side’s skipper Andy Gudgeon spun his way to six for 61 off 17 overs.

Oakworth bowlers reduced visitors Bradley to 61 for nine before Matt Simpson with 36 not out helped them to 109.

Mark Beckett finished with four for 34 and Jack Ellis three for 42.

The Robert Hopkinson side top-scored with 34 as the Cure Hill side strolled home by six wickets.