Readers Division One
Dove Holes 188ao v New Mills 92ao
Dove Holes win by 89 runs
Dove Holes welcomed New Mills to the Madin and Moss arena which was looking in fantastic condition for the first game of the season. Captain Gregory lost the toss and Dove were asked to bat first.
Dove started brightly before losing their way as a testing New Mills bowling attack threatened to get on top.
The Dove Holes Skipper had other ideas when he arrived at the wicket and took charge with a swift half century as Dove finished 188 all out aided by 32 wides.
Opening bowlers Gilbride and Critchlow set the tone with a tight opening spell but the deadlock was broken by veteran Dave Duke Cartledge who trapped the evergreen Stevens lbw for wicket 992.
Gemmell ran out the overseas amateur with a direct hit but the New Mills middle order valued their wicket as Dove toiled away in the hunt of victory.
Carter picked up wicket 993 and 994 as Dove turned the screw and It was left to Ben Baggy Bagshaw to pick up two wickets in two balls as Dove sealed an opening day win, claiming 19 points, as New Mills were 90 all out.
The Madin and Moss Player of the match was awarded to Jack Gregory.
