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Poynton again fail to take out the last man


30/ 4/2008

Poynton 150-8 dec, Didsbury 86-9 - Match drawn: POYNTON were again one wicket away from victory and, despite throwing everything at Didsbury, couldn’t take the final wicket needed for victory.

Derwin Thompson took three very early wickets, but could not take any thereafter. From 6-3, Didsbury recovered, although still wickets fell regularly, with the eighth wicket falling with more than 12 overs still left.

A stubborn ninth-wicket stand followed, with Poynton not being helped by the nature of their home pitch, where it is difficult to take wickets against batsmen hellbent on defence. With just six balls to remove one of the last pair, time ran out.

Backed up by some excellent catches from close fielders, deep fielders and wicketkeeper alike, all six Poynton bowlers enjoyed success. In particular, Jamie Maltman, who took one for 15 in 14 overs, deserved more than he got.

Andy Windle bowled seven maidens in his first eight overs,removing both openers as Poynton got off to a very slow start.

But from 28-3 after 22 overs, Thompson made 23, including one huge six over the pavilion, and Paul Gould carried on from his good batting the previous week. Gould hit seven boundaries in his unbeaten 55, with some fine straight drives and well timed shots to other areas of the ground. Windle finished with four for 33 runs.


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