Bangor aim to remain at top
BANGOR will look to consolidate top spot in the North Wales Cricket League Premier Division this Saturday when they host Hawarden Park.
The Citizens hit the summit last weekend after they capitalised on Menai Bridge’s first loss of the season with a 12-3 triumph at Gresford.
Bangor were invited to bat in a game cut to 43 overs per side due to rain and set 168-5, Sion Evans (44) and David Winter (25) putting on 71 for the first wicket.
Nadeem Rehman added 37 and skipper Robbie Marshall 23 not out.
Bangor’s ace all-rounder Francois Mostert was out for a duck when batting, but there was no stopping him with the ball.
The Springbok claimed 5-16 off nine overs as Gresford were bowled out for 109. Chris Dawson picked up 2-9 and Rehman 2-33.
Menai Bridge had won their first seven, but that run came to an end when champions Llandudno took the honours at Tyn-y-Caeau.
In a rain-reduced encounter, Llandudno posted 144-7 off their allotted 22 overs.
Skipper Dion Holden took 3-39 and Gerallt Roberts 2-26.
In response, the Anglesey side were restricted to 121-8, Gethin Roberts 32, Dan Evans taking 3-25 and Jack Rimmington 2-23 in an 11-4 Tudno victory.
Bridge will aim to bounce back at bottom side Mochdre this Saturday.
In the 1st XI Second Division, Bodedern picked up a great eightwicket win at Ruthin.
After winning the toss, the Anglesey side put the hosts in and bowled them out for 133, Ryan Taylor grab- Pictures: Richard Birch bing 4-26 and Dewi Hood 3-25.
Boded hit back strongly with 135-2 off 28.4 overs, Gareth Thomas (62 not out) and Edward Gadsby (46 no off 42 balls) putting on an unbroken 80 for the third wicket to seal a 14-1 outcome.
Chris Dawson struck an unbeaten 98 as Bangor coasted to an eightwicket victory at Carmel & District in the Sunday XI Third Division.
Peter Jones added 40 not out as the citizens set 184-1 and then limited the hosts to 109-9, Bethan Hughes 3-7, Subhan Khan 3-21 and Aidan Kelly 2-20.
Menai Bridge pipped Mochdre by just three runs, 121 all out playing 118, Ethan Andrews 3-18 for the hosts in their 11-4 decision.
Matches off due to weather:
1st XI First Division - Bethesda v Mold; 2nd XI Premier Division - Denbigh v Menai Bridge.