Rawtenstall 146-9 (50 overs)
Todmorden 147-4

The 2nd XI continue to struggle and against an experienced and lively Tod attack they were comfortably beaten at Centre Vale.

After being put in to bat Jamie Carter and Chris Thomas weathered the early storm before both openers fell after reaching double figures. Mark Roscoe hit a a brisk 10 before being caught and Scott Wylie (7) nicked one to leave us in desperate trouble. Matt Hanson was having a nightmare and was stuck on 2 not out after a dozen overs at the crease but a straight six seemed to wake him up before King was undone by a good piece of bowling. Young Luke Wilcox nicked one behind to depart for 4 and then Hanson drilled one to extra cover for a hard earned 35 but in reality he should have gone on to register a bigger score and in turn provide a better total to defend. Shafiq and Excell then departed before a last wicket salvage operation by Saj Mohammed and Owain Tracey took us to 146 at the end of our 50 overs. Special mention to Owain who registered his 1st ever double figure score! He would like to bring it to the attention of Brian Terry who he dedicated the milestone to.

We bowled well in the main but with a low target to chase Todmorden had the time and the ability to pick us off. Riz Shafiq made an early breakthrough but Harrison and Clayton put on a big partnership put pay to any lingering hopes of victory. Their was a minor wobble when Clayton departed and then the key wicket of Ted Whitehead seemed to raise spirits but we never posted enough runs on the board and the home side breezed to victory.

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