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Action from a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
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Action from a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.