That's Better!

After a difficult start to the league season, both 1st's and 2nd's recorded good wins over their opponents this Saturday.

The 1st's beat newly promoted Wollaston by 112 runs, with Greg Hofbauer scoring 66 and Tims Laws 44 off only 41 balls. Dan Bendon, Luke Styman and Josh Scully all picked up wickets.

The 2nd's defeated Peterborough by 68 runs. Paul Hughes weighed in with 68no and 3 wickets, whilst Damon Hanney scored 38no. Bill Craddock and Steve Nowlan shared six wickets between them.

The 4th XI beat Grendon & Prims 2nds by 8 wickets after Lizzie Harrison took her first 5 wicket haul in senior cricket. Chasing only 57 to win, Burton eased home in 18 overs, with Richard Bird leading the way.

To complete a good weekend, the Sunday 2nd's beat Thrapston by 53 runs in the Rutland League. More details to follow.

The 1st XI play Irthlingborough in an important game this coming Saturday, whilst the 2nd's take on a struggling Higham Ferrers.

The 3rd's start their campaign against Oundle 2nd's. The 4th's have a week off.

Sunday see's the 1st's in action against S&L, whilst the 2nd's travel to Benefield.

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