NORTHWICH began their latest bid to win the Cheshire Shield with a thrilling one-run victory against Lindow, rivals from the Cheshire County League, on Sunday.
Chasing 244 to win, the visitors to Moss Farm were denied when captain James Plant ran out tail-ender Tim Young.
It sent his side through to the competition’s last eight.
Lindow’s initial momentum in reply was halted when Matthew Dufty (2-19 off nine overs) removed both openers, including Atiq Uz-Zaman (51).
Gladwin Cherian (3-62) weighed in too, dismissing Major Khan (48), as Northwich battled for control.
1s beat @LindowCC in a excellent high scoring Cheshire shield game.
— Northwich CC (@NorthwichCC1826) May 20, 2018
NCC 243-6 (45) Lindow 242ao (45) @gladwincherian 51 and 3 wickets @MatthewDufty 35 and 2-19 @Maxi_Walker 38
They had posted 243-6 after winning the toss, boosted by Glinoj Cherian (27) and brother Gladwin (51) sharing in a stand for the first wicket worth 70.
Dufty (35), Tharusha Fernando (27) and Mark Walker (38) – who added 58 together for the fourth wicket – all contributed before Plant (22no off 24 balls) scored quickly in the closing stages.
Northwich will take on Stockport Trinity, handed a bye after Prestbury conceded, in next month’s quarter-finals as a reward.
Results
Cheshire Shield
First Round
Sunday, May 20
Ashton on Mersey w/o Mossley
Cheadle Hulme 338-6 Ashley 170
Disley 176 Hale Barns 285
Northwich 243-6 Lindow 242
Parkfield Liscard w/o Woodford
Prestbury conceded to Stockport Trinity
Sandbach 165 Romiley 223-9
Stockport Georgians 170-2 Caldy 168
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