Park whittle out Northwich for 35

After a minute’s silence was held to remember all the cricketers lost to Covid-19, including local umpire Neville Abberley, Northwich were put into bat and were all out for 35 runs in Division 1-2 South West.

James Hendry was the first to strike, clean bowling Simon James in his second over.

Bryan Shingler, playing his first senior game in many a year, also took two wickets, as well as holding on to two good catches including the removal of the dangerous Gladwin Cherian off the bowling of Hendry.

Then man of the match Mike Dunning came on to bowl, taking 5-5 off 6.1 overs.

There was also a wicket on debut for Danny Westwood.

In reply, despite losing Joe Stimpson – clean bowled by Justine Joseph in the second over – Park cantered to victory through skipper Butcher (15 not out) and the excellent Jonny Wales, who top scored with 21 not out.

Park finished on 39-1.

Next up Park will host Kingsley on Saturday, 1pm.

Kingsley defeated Middlewich by 178 runs at the weekend, when Ben Stoddart racked up 144 runs in 96 balls.

In a pleasing weekend all round for Park, their second XI secured victory over Chester CO who they restricted to 152-7 off 40 overs.

Wickets were shared between Mark Hamblett, Dan Austin, James Hanson, Ash Houghton and Tom Evans.

In reply Park got off to a great start with Jayant Kumur leading the way with 76, ably supported by Tom Evans and Mohammed Rishad Ali.

Up and coming star Will Pimblatt hit the winning runs in a vital partnership with Ash Houghton as Park finished on 155-6.