CCA triumph in run chase

A magnificent opening partnership of 195 was not enough to prevent CCA/Hinckley chasing down a score of 241 to claim a victory with 5 overs remaining. Openers Ben Sharpe and Gareth Anthony took full toll of an inexperienced opening attack, with Ben hitting 10 boundaries in his 107 Gaz followed suit with 6 boundaries in his 79

As the time came to increase the scoring rate, wickets tumbled as Countesthorpe finished on 241-6 in reply Moeez and Jag scored quickly but both perished when set. It was Shoaib who changed the game with a brisk 75 putting CCA ahead of the rate. Gaz and Ben combined again to snare Shoaib but Pritan continued to find boundaries to relive the pressure. Craig returned to the attack and captured 4 quick wickets as CCA wobbled

With the nerves jangling Countesthorpe tried to impose themselves on the game but Khan stepped up to the plate and hit his side to victory. A disappointing result against at team that had been struggling, however their batting looked quite capable and with work on their fielding should become a force in the league