Winnington Park 1 XI 187-9

Mobberley 1 XI 189-3

Mobberleys improved fortunes under new captain Mike Lennon continued on Saturday at with a 7 wicket demolition of .

Winning the toss Lennon invited Winnington to bat 1st on cracking cricket wicket. He must have wondered what he had done though as Winnington raced to 30-0 off 3 overs but the early introduction of Aussie spinner Spiteri brought Mobberley a much needed breakthrough, Thompson taking a sharp catch behind the wicket. Mobberley, unable to capitalise saw Winnington progressed to 121-1 before a direct hit from an Adam Locke throw ran out Welch one short of his half century.

Lennon brought himself into the attack and he was to prove the architect of the Winningtons downfall with 4-43, assisted by S Khan (2-37). 8 wickets falling for 64. declaring on 187-9 leaving Mobberley 44 overs to reach their target.

Mobberleys response started slowly, Locke falling early and runs failing to flow. Dave Johnson though clearly thought enough was enough and began to set about the Winnington attack. He began to smash the ball to all parts before holing out at deep square leg for a crucial 68.

At 108-3 the Mobberley of old could well have collapsed. Not this 2008 squad. With the diminutive Nathan Wood at the crease, fast becoming the best finisher of a game in the league along with the wonderful stroke play of Panni Hussain Mobberley cruised to victory with 7 wickets and 3 overs to spare.

Mobberley entertain Marple at home next week and will be in high spirits after back to back victories.

Adam Locke - 19/05/2008