BRIGG TOWN CRICKETERS INVOLVED IN A REAL RUN FEST

Brigg Town cricketers were involved in one of their club's highest scoring Lincolnshire League games of recent decades yesterday (Saturday, June 12). Town lost narrowly at Alford where 516 runs were recorded.
Alford 2nds batted first and reached a daunting 268 for six after 43.3 overs when they opted to declare to give themselves a couple of extra overs to try and bowl out the visitors.
Brigg then mounted a serious challenge, only to be dismissed for 248 to lose by 20 runs.
There were major contributions from opening pair Guy Haxby (run out for 74) and Jack Richards (bowled for 58) with Danny Bradley adding 29 and Paul Neal finishing 21 not out.
Earlier, the evergreen Neil Calvert had top scored for Alford with 95 before Owen Dunderdale trapped him leg before wicket.
Brigg secured seven bonus points from this Division Three fixture.
Yesterday saw Hibaldstow lose their Division One home game to Outcasts who posted 214 for nine and then reduced Hibaldstow to 157 for nine, Nathan Goodall scoring 39. Hibaldstow gained six bonus points but are at the foot of the table.
Broughton, who are second in this section of the competition and chasing promotion, did not have a fixture yesterday.
Broughton 2nds were in action but lost their home game to Hartsholme 2nds. The visitors from Lincoln rattled up 221 for nine and then dismissed Broughton for 154 of which opener Nick Crawford contributed 65. Broughton are second from bottom in Division Two.

Broughton visit Alkborough this afternoon (Sunday) for a Mick Walker North Lindsey League Knockout Cup match.

PICTURED: Above - experienced opener Jack Richards (left) who scored 58 runs for Brigg Town and bowler Owen Dunderdale who dismissed Alford's top scorer for 95 in yesterday's match at Alford in the Lincolnshire League (sponsored by Readers). Below - Nick Crawford who hit 65 for Broughton 2nds.