OAKMERE progressed to the T20 Knockout’s last 16 as a reward for a comfortable six-wicket win at home to Winsford.
Skipper Craig Phelan decided he preferred to chase after winning the toss, a decision that was vindicated by his bowlers restricting the visitors to 78-8.
He took 2-7, supported by David Norton (2-27) and South African CJ van der Walt (2-12).
Captain David Bates (24) was one of only three batsmen to reach double figures.
Oakmere reached their target in the 18th over, helped there by Phelan (35) in a 64-run partnership with James Norton (15no) for the fourth wicket.
Kingsley cruised through at the expense of lower-ranked opponents too, beating guests Westminster Park by six wickets at the Croft.
1sts win against @parkcricket. Bowled them out for 75! 3 for Stodds and Yassin and one for Harry and Tibbs. Won by 6 wickets. Lanza 23*
— Kingsley CC (@kccscores) June 15, 2017
The away side succumbed for 75 after being put in, with Ben Stoddart (3-9) and Harris Yassin (3-17) the most successful of the home team’s bowlers.
Aussie Hayden Lanza (23no) steered them to victory at 78-4 in the 15th over.
Improving Middlewich secured their place at the next stage after a 10-wicket success at home to neighbours Holmes Chapel.
Impressive 10 wicket victory for the 1st XI against @Holmes_ChapelCC in the T20 knock-out tonight #MCC 🌲🌲🌲🌲
— Middlewich CC (@MiddlewichCC) June 15, 2017
The visitors could only muster 104-4 at Haddon Field after being put in, a target the hosts passed with more than three overs to spare thanks to openers Richard Clorley (50no) and James Prime (39no).
Their reward is to visit Haslington, a rival in Division One this season, at the competition’s next stage.
Results
UKFast Cheshire League
T20 Knockout
Second round
Thursday, June 15
Chester County Officers 160-5 Saughall 98; Glazebury 90 Lymm 193-5; Hale Barns 97 Ashton on Mersey 134-7; Haslington 173-4 Wistaston Village 82-9; Kingsley 78-4 Westminster Park 75; Knutsford 103 Ashley 132-9; Maritime 126-9 Port Sunlight 160-9; Middlewich 108-0 Holmes Chapel 104-4; Oakmere 79-4 Winsford 78-8; Stockport Georgians 155-7 Wilmslow Wayfarers 54; Tranmere Victoria 79 Old Parkonians 118
Tuesday, June 13
Cholmondeley 120-3 Aston 119-8
Draw
Last 16
Thursday, June 29
Ashley v Ashton on Mersey; Chester County Officers v Kingsley; Cholmondeley v Oakmere; Haslington v Middlewich; Heaton Mersey v Stockport Georgians; Lymm v Runcorn; Port Sunlight v Old Parkonians; Woodford v Disley
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