Cricket: Netherfield Seconds clear of drop with Fylde win

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Netherfields 2nd team moved ten points clear of relegation in the Palace Shield Championship following a 14 run victory against Fylde at Parkside Road.

However, the seconds closed on 160-9 off 45 overs where James Mc Mahon top scored with 34 off 50, while Rajit Bose scored 28 off 46.

Josh Shorrock also contributed with 24 off 37, while D Whitten returned figures of 3-44 for the away team.

In reply, Josh Shorrocks return of 4-35 and James Royces 3-30 saw Fylde bowled out for 146 off 43 overs despite D Smiths knock off 95.

Logan Edge impressed with 2 wickets which included the key dismissal of D Smith while Rajit Bose closed on figures of 1-61.

Burneside remain second from bottom in the Palace Shield Championship, however, Ben Leacocks team picked up an important 7 wicket win against Vernon Carus.

Netherfields second team moved ten points clear of relegation in the Palace Shield Championship (Image: Richard Edmondson)

The win leaves Burneside just six points adrift of Vernon Carus in a tight battle at the bottom of the division.

However, Burneside, who lost the toss and were put into field, reduced Vernon Carus to 160-8 with Sam Fletcher returning figures of 5-36 while Ben Philips closed on a return of 3-51.

Burneside knocked the runs off in 30.1 overs opening with 44 off 56 while Blake Airey scored 33 off 40.

Tom Drumm closed undefeated with 42 off 49 with Mark Kelsall scoring 20 off 37 as Burneside closed on 163-3 off 30.1 overs.

Netherfield Seconds are away to Vernon Carus with Burneside away to Heysham.

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