In a Sunday League encounter brimming with excitement, Dunstable Town CC Sunday 1st XI delivered a strong performance to defeat Biddenham CC Sunday League XI by a commanding margin of 99 runs at their home ground.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Dunstable Town’s top order laid the foundations for a competitive total. Charlie Hosking led the charge, crafting a brisk 50 off just 34 deliveries, including six boundaries. The team’s collective effort saw them post a challenging 212 for 9 in their allotted 40 overs.
Biddenham’s bowlers toiled hard, with Jack White emerging as the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 52 runs from his eight overs. Ewan Hughes-Rowlands chipped in with a tidy 3 for 35, while Thomas Nelson and Abiraj Kunjumol each picked up a wicket apiece.
Chasing 213 for victory, Biddenham’s reply never really gathered momentum. Harry McBrearty was the chief destroyer for Dunstable Town, snaring 4 wickets for 37 runs with his accurate bowling. Alec Baldwin took 3 for 17 in a miserly spell, as Biddenham were bundled out for just 113 in 29.2 overs.
The result sees Dunstable Town CC collect a valuable 29 points, while Biddenham must settle for 4, all earned through their bowling efforts. Umpires Ian Letting and Paul Barnes officiated the match, with Alex Priestley on scoring duties.
It was a comprehensive victory for Dunstable Town, who showcased their depth in both batting and bowling departments, leaving Biddenham with plenty to ponder ahead of their next fixture.