Waringstown Thirds Win
Waringstown Thirds recorded their fourth win of the
season on Saturday with a five-wicket victory over
Woodvale at the Gordon Playing Fields. It has been a
tough season for Waringstown, again competing at the
top level of third eleven cricket after their
promotion last season in which they cruised to
promotion and also won the Minor Cup.
Winning the toss and putting Woodvale in, captain
Andrew Beattie could not have been happier with the
opening bowlers, with Sinnamon leading from the
front as he has all season. He was unplayable for
much of the time and was too good for the Woodvale
batsmen to even get near him.
Finishing wicketless was an injustice as he only
conceding 10 runs in his seven-over spell. Heyburn
(1-23) also started well with and was particularly
impressive when asked to bowl at the death.
With Josh Hall (2-17) also on great form, it was
with some disappointment that only four wickets fell
and that Woodvale managed to get to 141 in their 35
overs with only Sam Matthews (1-27) taking another
wicket.
With the run rate set at four per over it was
imperative that the openers got off to a good start.
And they did not let the side down with Mark
Fitzpatrick (28) and Patrick Currie (26) making a
steady 60 run opening. With two quick wickets
falling either side of the drinks break, Woodvale
felt they had a chance. It was Josh Hall who stepped
up with an unbeaten 45 to bring the young Villager's
side home. He was supported on the way by Paddy
Allen (11) and Matthew Bell (13) and although Aaron
Kennedy was unlucky to be runout after showing his
potential a few weeks ago with a very mature batting
performance, it was left to Captain Beattie to his
the winning run.
"It was a very satisfying display in the end, and
importantly this result gives us a chance stay in
this league" said captain Beattie after the game.
"With only two games left it is important that we
keep this belief and form going and finish strong."
Waringstown's next match is in a fortnight's time
against Bangor at home |
