A fine performance from Cherry’s young all rounder Rob Talbot along with three stunning slip catches from Ashley Godber were the highlights of a hard fought derby clash when Dalton Holme hosted Cherry Burton last Saturday in the East Riding Independent League Div 2 with the visitors holding their nerve to win by one wicket in a tense finish.
Cherry never allowed their hosts to build any substantial partnerships with Talbot striking through the top order with 3-26 with Godber and Terry Ventress chipping with a couple of wickets a peice at the end to close out the Dalton innings on 103.
In reply Cherry struggled against Dalton’s opening bowlers Kingdom and Gamble and at 34-5 it looked like the points were going to the home side.
Talbot came to the wicket and playing with a combination of sound defence and clean hitting held the innings together before falling for 30.
With 3 still needed and the last pair of at the wicket Dalton’s bowlers applied the pressure with 4 consecutive maiden overs. The deadlock was broken when Godber scrambled a single and after a bye Shawal cover drove a 4 to take Cherry home to a memorable victory.
Dalton Holme 103 all out A Bailey 20 R Talbot 3-26 T Ventress 2-0 Godber 2-18
Cherry Burton 107-9 R Talbot 30 J Law 14 A Kingdom 3-40 M Gamble 3-21
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