Published Date:
09 May 2010
Leyland continued their 100 per cent record with a hard-fought derby win against Chorley.
South African pro Brett Pelser was the hero with a magnificent undefeated 85.
Leyland had slipped to 70-6 chasing Chorley's modest total of 145-9 when Pelser and Peter Cummings (35 not out) shared a match-winning partnership of 78.
Pelser blasted eight fours and four sixes.
It was tough on Chorley's Kieran McCullagh, who had threatened to win the game with his figures of 4-53.
Chorley were missing four players and it was left to veteran Michael Critchley (54 not out) to post a respectable total.
Andrew Makinson took 3-29, including the prize wicket of pro JJ Smuts for 13.
* Leyland 2nd XI had the better of a winning draw against Chorley.
Daniel Hall's 104 was the mainstay of Leyland's impressive 240-5.
In reply Chorley finished well short despite a knock of 73 from veteran Mark Richardson.
Tayyab Afsar took 6-54 from 20 overs
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Last Updated:
09 May 2010 8:40 AM
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Location:
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