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22nd May 2010
🏏 3rd XI Report
THIRDS SHINE ON THE MALL
Armagh Thirds continued their recent good league form with an emphatic 102 slaughtering of Instonians Thirds on a sun drenched Mall last Saturday. Armagh Skipper Keith Wilson had no hesitation on batting after winning the toss in perfect conditions and with a strong batting line up bolstered by the return of Charlie Singrey playing his first home game for two seasons, the decision appeared correct.
Armagh’s efforts however looked laboured as the Instonians seam attack curbed Armagh’s attacking nature early on. Openers Ricky Morrison(3) and Arnie Wright battled bravely however with the latter seeing off the new ball in a fine knock of 16. This brought Paul McCord and the returning Singrey together in what proved to be a match winning partnership McCord combined his natural aggression with Singrey’s watchfulness to take Armagh past three figures both fell shortly afterwards, Paul for an excellent 62 and Charlie for 19 as the hosts looked to accelerate. Simon Cardwell and Keith Wilson continued their recent middle-order dominance providing a late surge to the Innings with some good running between the wickets and several lusty blows as Instonians’ bowlers lacked creativity in the wilting heat. Armagh finished on a competitive 152-8 as Wilson Nicholson and Dobbs all were sacrificed in the final overs as the surge for vital runs proved costly.
Armagh’s opening bowlers Simon Cardwell and Matthew Brownlee had a few old scores to settle with the visitors however after being on the receiving end of 2 heavy defeats in the past two seasons. Both bowled brilliantly, Cardwell,in particular was virtually unplayable taking a mouth-watering 4-12, including the prize wicket of Inst skipper Graham Higgins in seven pace filled overs, as the Instonians top order had simply nothing in their armoury to deal with him. He was ably backed up by Brownlee who took 2-20, having been on a hat trick at one point. With the opening bowlers finished Instonians at 38-6 were only left to wonder what might have been. Armagh’s second string bowlers Ricky Dobbs and the young Johnny Morton ensured victory was a formality as the visors were bundled out for a meagre 52. Thirds captain Keith Wilson was quick to point out that his bowlers were inspirational coupled with an excellent display in the field as an all round team effort was the difference between the two sides. The Thirds will take many positives and look to develop from this win as many tougher encounters lie ahead in the coming weeks.
ARMAGH III 152-8 (P.McCORD 62, K.WILSON 25, C.SINGREY 19, S.CARDWELL 17, A.WRIGHT 16)
INSTONIANS III 52 all out (S.CARDWELL 4-12, M.BROWNLEE 2-20, J.MORTON 1-3, R.DOBBS 1-12)
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