WET WEATHER COSTS BRIGG TOWN CRICKETERS

Promotion-chasing Brigg Town cricketers were in a strong position yesterday when heavy rain resulted in the abandonment of the home game with Lindum 3rds in division four of the Lincolnshire County Cricket League, sponsored by Readers.
Invited by their Lincoln opponents to bat first at Brocklesby Park, Brigg posted 154 which included 56 at the top of the order from Jack Richards (PICTURED), plus a helpful 29 extras.
Brigg were bowled out in the 43rd over, meaning Lindum's innings after tea was extended to 47 overs. However, only 10 were possible because of the conditions, with Lindum reduced to 30 for four before the game was abandoned.
The early damage was done by Tom Brock, with three for 12, and Phil Dewfall, one for 16.
Had Brigg managed to bowl out Lindum they would have collected 20 points. However, as the game could not be completed they collected only eight, dropping them down the table to fourth place.
Marshalls are top with 132pts,  Lindum 3rds have 98pts, Old Lincolnians 2nds  97pts and Brigg  96pts. However, Brigg have games in hand on two of the teams above them.
Town have won four, lost one and had two league games washed out.
There's another home game this Saturday (July 2) when Brigg's opponents will be Scunthorpe Town 3rds, who currently prop up the table, having won only one match.