Kendal’s third team chased down a huge total before picking up a stunning eight-wicket win against Milnthorpe seconds on Sunday.
The team were praised for their victory and put on an impressive match against the always-challenging Milnthorpe side.
The thirds, who fielded a very youthful squad, had to knock off a first innings total of 205, before closing on 206-2.
CRICKET: Kendal's thirds defeated Milnthorpe seconds by eight wickets Pictures: Richard Edmondson
Despite the difficulty of the task put before them, they were never fazed and gave the contest their all.
During the match, both the Yarker brothers starred with the bat as the opening pair put on strong first-wicket stands of 143 which set the team on their way to victory.
Milnthorpe had battled well during the first innings, recovering from a bad start as Scott Singleton's knock of 63 and Mark Moorby’s 47 saw them close on 205-7.
CRICKET: Kendal's thirds defeated Milnthorpe seconds by eight wickets Pictures: Richard Edmondson
Kendal’s Eve Thomas returned figures of 3-29 after an opening spell of bowling saw her get the better of Stuart Robinson, Bob Baldwin, and Simon Murphy.
In reply, Oliver Yarker’s knock of 88 and Will Yarker’s 72 set the hosts up for the win, before Pat Savage's undefeated 18 and Mike Dugdale’s undefeated 11 saw Kendal close on 206-2 off 32 overs.
CRICKET: Kendal's thirds defeated Milnthorpe seconds by eight wickets Pictures: Richard Edmondson
Kendal thirds are to host Sedgwick seconds on Bank Holiday Monday.
After this recent win, they are entering the match with high motivation and strong momentum.
Further matches will be announced in due course.
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