Ma THE Trinity complete record chase, while Chester’s good form continues … Wistaston DAZZLER 160 finally secure first division 2 win in cross-divisional games … Clarification on kit, balls and scorecard web entries … Chester and Trinity well placed in T20 divisions … Didsbury and Oxton into senior KO last four … Georgians into Development KO Final … Dawn Prestidge to captain League XI v MCC, match to return to Ashton-on-Mersey, and club nominations invited … Cheshire win one and lose one on T20 home matchday CHESHIRE WOMEN’S LEAGUE Division One / Two Cross Divisional – June 18: Ashton -on-Mersey 187 (39; Vicki Dean 63, Mary Priestner 45, Mina Khatun 24, Georgia Bath 3-21, Hannah Wicks 3-30, Jennie Kitzinger 2-16) (8pts) Stockport Trinity 190-6 (37.5; Sarah McCann 70*, Kate Harvey 33, Gaby McKeever 32, Sarah Sutcliffe 2-27) (25pts) • Sarah McCann’s second successive half-century led the way as Trinity smashed the league record for the highest successful run chase. June 25: Wistaston Village 164-4 (40; Katie Haszeldine 64, Alison Smith 48*, Katie Bennett 20) (25pts) Did sbury 86 (32.3; Rosie Davies 23, Abbie Adams 4-5, Kara Townsend 2-6, Smith 2-9, Christine Lawson 2-32) (4pts) • Wistaston recorded the first win by a division two side in the cross-divisional programme so far this season, led by Katie Haszeldine with the bat and Abbie Adams with the ball, while Alison Smith continued her own consistent season by contributing in both disciplines. As the only division two team with more than one win to their name, this result extends the Crewe-based side’s lead. Leigh 164-5 (40; Amelia McKeown 84, Nicky Deane 59*, Sammi Short 4-9) (5pts) Chester Boughton Hall 166-0 (34.5; Nic Capes 66*, Short 62*) (25pts) • At halfway, a shock result looked more than possible, after 13 year-old Amelia McKeown made 84 for Leigh, backed up by another half century from Nicky Deane. However, Chester ultimately completed a ten-wicket win, Sammi Short putting the seal on a superb day for her. • ECB website article spotlighting the role Leigh manager Karen Brereton has made to women’s and girls’ cricket at the club. Division Three – June 11: Woodley 99-5 (20: Vicky Downes 29, Sophia Wade 3-29) (25pts) Chester Boughton Hall 23-8 (15; Georgie Morton 4-2, Alex Wilson 2-4) (3pts) (Woodley winners on faster scoring rate after rain brought an early conclusion) • A more experienced Woodley side comfortably beat a young Chester Academy side who were playing their first competitive match. Woodley can draw level with leaders Stockport Georgians by winning their two games in hand. June 18: Didsbury 2nd XI 101-4 (20; Carrie Ellwood 30ret) (25pts) Chester Boughton Hall 2nd XI 53-4 (20) (3pts) (Two batters were retired out in the Didsbury innings, as per division 3 rules these do not count when ascertaining the bowling bonus points to be awarded). • Another small slice of history for the league with the first match between two women’s second teams, and Didsbury’s total proved too much for Chester. June 19: Didsbury 2nd XI 176-4 (20; Laura Griffiths 85, Tasneem Akram 31, A Bourtoure 2-24) (25pts) Lymm Oughtrington Park 86-9 (20; Kerry Knight 30*, Claire Moloney 3-18) (7pts) • Laura Griffiths led the way to a massive Didsbury score. Didsbury could also draw level with Stockport Georgians by winning their game in hand, so at present it looks like a three-way title race. Fixtures in division 3 awaiting possible re-arrangement: Chester Boughton Hall 2nd XI v Woodley Following an EGM on June 14, the League has clarified its position regarding use of coloured clothing and balls in League and T20 competitions. Please read this guidance carefully. - In division 1/2, all matches must be played with a red ball and the players must all wear traditional white cricket clothing - In the T20 Divisional Competition, Senior Knockout Cup and Development Knockout Cup, all matches must be played with a pink ball. This will allow teams to wear coloured clothing should they wish to. However, if teams decide to do so, the entire team must wear either the same coloured shirt, or the same coloured shirt and trousers. If this is not possible, then the entire team must wear traditional white cricket clothing. - In division 3, any team wishing to propose that a match is played with a pink ball must contact their opponents in advance of the day of the match. Unless both teams agree to use a pink ball for both innings, then a red ball must be used throughout the match – a match should not be played with a pink ball for one innings and a red ball for the other innings. If a match is played with a red ball, then the players must all wear traditional white cricket clothing. If a match is played with a pink ball, teams are permitted to wear coloured clothing should they wish to. However, if teams decide to do so, the entire team must wear either the same coloured shirt, or the same coloured shirt and trousers. If this is not possible, then the entire team must wear traditional white cricket clothing. - Division 3 teams aspiring to be promoted in the near future should note that, for the present at least, all matches in division 1/2 are played with a red ball, and that they are therefore advised to ensure that their players have plenty of experience of red-ball cricket. - Clubs should also note that all balls used in League competitions – whether they are pink or red – must meet the specifications for women’s cricket as set out in Law 5.6 (i), i.e. a weight of between 4 15/16 and 5 5/16 ounces (140 and 151 grams) and a circumference of between 8 ¼ and 8 7/8 inches (21 and 22.5 centimetres). Clubs should also note that they are now expected to upload full scorecards of all their home matches in all League competitions via their club’s Play-Cricket site. Clubs should also review the entries on Play-Cricket for matches already played this season, and update these as required if they are incomplete. For information, a complete scorecard means: - The result is selected from the drop-down box on the first page - The total runs, wickets, overs and bonus points for each team are entered - All players on both sides are listed, including those who did not bat - The captain and wicketkeeper are highlighted in the team list – important for ensuring the ‘keeping award goes to the correct person - All batsmen’s scores are listed, together with their modes of dismissal and the names of the bowlers who claimed the wicket (if applicable) - The number of extras is stated - The names of fielders recording catches and run outs are recorded – here clubs are encouraged to review their scorebooks and other match records and fill in any entries on Play-Cricket where the fielder is currently given as ‘Unsure’. Failing to have complete records of this could deprive a deserving candidate of a fielding award come the end of the season. For the record, the fielder recorded for a run out should be the player who made the last throw during the fielding sequence, not the player who removed the bails. - A full bowling analysis of overs, maidens, runs and wickets is given for each bowler The following information is considered to be ‘optional extras’ when entering a scorecard: - The names of the umpires and scorers - The numbers of fours, sixes and balls faced for each batsman - The fall of wickets section - The numbers of no balls and wides delivered by individual bowlers I am pleased to report that, barring a few entries of Unsure (see above), clubs have now entered full scorecards for all division 1/2 matches played up to June 18. Many thanks to all for their co-operation. However, a number of cards remain missing from division 3 and T20 matches. I am pleased to report that, barring a few entries of Unsure (see above), clubs have now entered full scorecards for all division 1/2 matches played up to June 18. Many thanks to all for their co-operation. However, a number of cards remain missing from division 3 and T20 matches. Based on the information entered, here is the latest position regarding the race for the individual performance awards, as of June 18: Division 1 Batting: 1st Kerry Hartnett (Oakmere) 203 – two matches played, scored hundreds in both. 2nd Laura Jackson (Appleton) 199 – only dismissed once so far. 3rd Sarah McCann (Stockport Trinity) 187. 4th Hannah Jones (Didsbury) 164. 5th Emma Barlow (Appleton) 163. Division 1 Bowling: 1st Gillian Spragg (Stockport Trinity) 10. 2nd Katy Hart (Stockport Trinity) 9. 3rd Kate Coppack (Chester Boughton Hall) 8. 4th Abby Nicholson (Didsbury), Nathalie Long (Appleton) 7. I am pleased to report that, barring a few entries of Unsure (see above), clubs have now entered full scorecards for all division 1/2 matches played up to June 18. Many thanks to all for their co-operation. However, a number of cards remain missing from division 3 and T20 matches. Based on the information entered, here is the latest position regarding the race for the individual performance awards, as of June 18: Division 1 Batting: 1st Kerry Hartnett (Oakmere) 203 – two matches played, scored hundreds in both. 2nd Laura Jackson (Appleton) 199 – only dismissed once so far. 3rd Sarah McCann (Stockport Trinity) 187. 4th Hannah Jones (Didsbury) 164.