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Ponteland Secure First Win

Ponteland CC started their inaugural season in the NEMWCL with a win over Park House at Heaton Medicals.

With Park House electing to field first, Pont opened with the experienced Keith Crerar and upcoming junior Jonny Furness. Both bowled tight opening spells, taking time to get used to 8 ball overs and the extra push that comes with it!

Wickets kept falling at regular intervals, with spinner Moffat and Urwin bowling tight; Urwin finishing with 2-0-4-3 with his leg-breaks. Park House were eventually bowled out for 55 in 13 overs.

Under 15 Olly Parker also deserves a special mention for his tight spell of 3-0-10-1 - hopefully a sign of good things to come!

Pont then chased down the total quite ruthlessly in 5.5 overs. Stuart Taylor scoring 24 off 17 balls with 4 fours and 1 six; Matt Darwood being equally destructive with 24 off 19 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. Veteran Andy Morgan finished the game with a 4 over long on, continuing his seasons 100% batting strike rate with 8 off 8 balls.

The first match bodes well for the season, with experienced older players and the youth of the club knitting together well in the opening salvo.