Netherfield in T-20 derby success
Stu Dixon the key bowler with 3-17 |
Kendal got off to the worst possible start in defence of their T-20 trophy after losing by 9 wickets to Netherfield in the midweek local derby at Shap Road.
The Cavaliers who won the trophy by defeating both Morecambe and Darwen in the final, never got going against an impressive Netherfield side that have been in great form so far this season.
Kendal won the toss and elected to bat, with Kendal professional Jamie How and Jamie Heywood opening
With a low score to chase Netherfield worked into the hosts with good bowling and fielding, and got the early breakthrough when Stu Dixon clean bowled Jamie How for 3.
This was the first of 3 wickets for the young bowler, who ended up with impressive figures of 3-17.
Stu Dixon in the field!
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Further wickets fell as Gary Baker and Terry Hunte were caught by Cobus Pienaar and Marc Brown.
Chris Parry then pulled off a spectacular one handed catch of Jack White who went for 0.
Darren Braithwaite was then stumped by John Huck off of Marc Hadwins delivery, before both Graham Baker and Nick Lewthwaite were run out
Paul Dodds offered some resistance as he ended unbeaten on 16, infact both Dodds and Chris Miller both dug in, before Miller was caught by Ben Haddrick
Stu Parkin then hit a boundary as he and Dodds tried to get the score up to a competitive total, before the innings closed with Kendal making 79-9 off 20 overs.
Netherfield chased it down in emphatic style as Professional Cobus Pienaar hit an unbeaten 47 off 42 balls, which included 2 fours and 3 sixes.
Cobus Pienaar top score with an unbeaten 47 |
Kendal did take the wicket of John Mason as he was caught by Jamie Heywood off Stu Parkins delivery, however Chris WIlliams went on to score an unbeaten 25 off 13 balls as Netherfield reached 82-1 in 10.4 overs
So an impressive start by Netherfield who seem intent on continuing their good form this campaign, for Kendal they still have a chance of defending their trophy, which makes next weeks game at Netherfield a must win for the Cavaliers, as they will be aiming to bounce back
Stu Parkin as he trys to help the Cavaliers to victory |
