Stanford-Le-Hope Cricket Club

The Recreation Ground, Grove Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, Essex, SS17 0ED; Clubhouse 01375 676000

SLHCC 1st XI get back to winning ways with a 20 point victory over Benfleet with Aussie Harry Maher grabbing 7-36 *** The 2nd XI just miss out on another 20 point victory after drawing with Old Brentwoods with Ian Sanderson striking 46 with the bat and claiming 4-33 with the ball *** The 3rd XI keep their promotion hopes going with a 8 wicket victory over Fives & Heronians with captain Geoff Lake hitting an unbeaten 67 *** A golden display with the bat saw Clive Ballard hit his first century for Stanford Le Hope with the 4th XI. Ballard ended up retiring Not Out on 130 but the mamouth knock was not enough victory over Hornchurch *** The Sunday XI win again this time over close rivals Thurrock with Robert Page hitting a half century **** DONT FORGET *** Super Sixes is this Sunday so make sure you come along for music, beer, BBQ and of course Cricket!!

Smith's Six Secures Stanford's Success
 
The Thurrock indoor midweek competition experienced a nail biting finish to the 09 season with Belhus A and Stanford playing against each other knowing the victors would be crowned champions. Belhus started the match 9 points ahead so it was an important toss for both captains to win, which Stanford skipper Kevin Smith did and duly inserted Belhus in to Bat.
 
Belhus started positively with some well judged running leading them to 30 of the first 3 overs. A run out from Smith and a wicket from James Drain (1-28) gave Stanford some hope and with Sam Spooner bowling very well, Belhus started to panic. Enter Ross Poulton who accounted for the next 4 wickets with two caught and bowled, one bowled and a brilliant stumping from wicket keeper Lee Knight that gave Poulton figures of 4-17 that left Belhus 87 All Out.
 
The Stanford openers started as they have all season by building a solid 1st wicket partnership. Stanford's top scorer on a Wednesday, Alex Ellis, weighed in again with 28 not out with Lee Knight hitting some great shots in his 17. Two wickets in quick succession from Fogg (2-20) rocked Stanford slightly as the runs dried up. But Stanford's lower order took their chance and with 8 runs required for victory, Smith (17*) hit two singles and then followed that with a slightly 'Mooish' six to win the game to delight of all the team.
 
All the team then went down to the pub for a Celebratory pint to toast their success as the skipper was Paying!!!
 
A BIG thanks to everyone who played some part this season as everyone's contribution helped the team to the Title
 
 
Match Score
 
Stanford Le Hope 88-3 beat Belhus A 87 All Out by 3 Wickets

(Stanford's Winning Team)

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