Tag: whitchurch cricket

In form Manor win again

On a warm day, Manor travelled to Whitchurch, where they would be looking to beat them for the second time this season. On a track which looked as though it would favour the bowlers, Manor won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Whitchurch got off to a decent start, with Watson-Jones (74) the main contributor [...]

Solid Start by the 2nds

After a spirited performance last time out to gain a losing draw against Penn CC, Manor were victorious in their first home game of the season against Whitchurch by 4 wickets.
In swing friendly conditions new captain Dom Ashton won the toss and opted to bowl first and was rewarded by a fantastic display by the [...]

Manor Slump to Defeat at Whitchurch

Birmingham League Division Two
Whitchurch 170 all out
Aston Manor 124 all out
Whitchurch won by 46 runs
Manor slumped to a disappointing defeat away at Whitchurch in a match which they had held the upper hand for long periods.
The visitors opening bowling attack was again impressive as Arfan Khan (4-47) and Julius Benjamin (2-41) had the hosts reeling [...]

Stunning Performance Brings Vital Win Against Whitchurch

1st XI Birmingham League Division Two
Whitchurch 131 all out
Aston Manor 132-5
ASTON MANOR WIN BY 5 WICKETS
Following last weeks gritty draw at Old Elizabethans Manor produced a stunning performance at Church Road to gain a vital victory as they aim to move clear of any possible relegation battle.
Utilising helpful overhead conditions Manor bowled superbly and assisted [...]

2nds Hold Out For Losing Draw

Whitchurch 177-9
Aston Manor 136-9
Losing Draw
Some fine bowling by debutant Teeshal (4-44) and skipper Steve Knowles (3-28) kept the visitors in check on a pleasant sunny day at Church Road. Ian Prichard and Shaun Carroll were the other wicket takers as Whitchurch were restricted to 177-9 from their 50 overs.
Although several of Manors usual batsmen were [...]

Disappointing Loss Against Whitchurch

Whitchurch 224 all out
Aston Manor 88 all out
Whitchurch Won By 136 RUNS
The visitors were badly let down by late withdrawals before embarking on the long journey to play a powerful and experienced Whitchurch team. However, Manor put aside the poor preparation for the game to produce a fine recovery in the field to dismiss their [...]