GRAPPENHALL registered their second, and much-needed, win of the season with an emphatic six-wicket success against Marple in the the Cheshire County Premier League at Broad Lane on Saturday.

Marple found themselves asked to bat first, and lost a wicket in the first over to Sam Guest, after which there was a partnership of 102 which was dominated by former Cheshire skipper Albert Hall, who went on to make a fine century, 109.

Thereafter wickets began to fall regularly and it was really the introduction of Alex Mathews,who turned the tide for Grappenhall.

He took three top order wickets, plus one in the latter part of the innings giving him a well deserved return of 4 for 37 from 10.

He was ably supported by Guest, who bowled another marathon 27-over spell with a hard earned 4 for 85. Marple`s 208 all out did not look nearly enough on what was an excellent wicket.

Grappers' reply was a mirror image of Marple's, losing a wicket in the first over for no runs on the board.

Richard Green then joined opener Jimmy McCoy, who produced one of his finest knocks.

When he was out, with the score on 106, McCoy`s contribution was a staggering 95 off 58 deliveries, containing 17 fours and three sixes, and he exited to a standing ovation.

Warwick Abrahim joined Green, who now began to flow, and Abrahim was looking good until he went for 11.

Next in was Matty Brown making only his second full first team appearance.

His confidence grew, while Green began to impose himself on Marple's attack, going on to make a very fine 76, his best of the season thus far, departing with Grappenhall just two short of their victory target.

Brown`s contribution was a well made 28 not out, capping his day with the winning runs at 213 for 4 in the 36th over.

Grappers visit Bowdon on Saturday, with the T20 quarter final is at Hyde on Thursday.

The seconds were beaten by 120 runs at Sale, who reached 258 for 6 before skittling the visitors for 135.

Grappers' thirds beat Bramhall on Sunday with Arran McCabe and David Seed both taking three wickets to have the hosts out for 120.

Albert Pennington took responsibility with an unbeaten 70 to chase down the total.