BSF ROUNDERS: There was a feast of entertainment on offer at the latest Seniors Interleague match between Bolton and Bury at Darcy Lever CC.

In the end it was the Bury visitors who ran out narrow 144-121 winners thanks to their fine fielding display, although the hosts turned on the style with their batting.

Bolton batted first, scoring 91 with last batters Kerry Anderton and Louise Smethurst hitting 20 and 10 respectively.

When Bury went in, despite excellent bowling from Bolton, they scored 89, with Shireen Kempster and Kath Bond scoring 17 points each as couple of fielding errors from Bolton allowed Bury to score more points than they should have.

The second innings saw a different game entirely from both sides.

As first batters again, Bolton were dismissed by Bury for just 30 points, with the visitors bowling out six women on first balls.

Alison Saunders managed to save face, hitting two rounders, which took her to the top scorer slot on 12 points.

Bolton had an uphill battle to stand any chance of winning in front of their home crowd.

When Bury came back to bat, Bolton bowled four of their team were out first ball. The remaining batters were held at just eight points thanks to excellent bowling from sub Janet Baldwin, and some skilful backstopping from Kerry Anderton.

Bury scored just 55 points in total but it was enough to clinch victory.

Bolton player, Janet Baldwin, had her first outing in the Senior Interleague game and held her own brilliantly, as did players’ player Joanne Mullard.

The return Interleague match between Bury and Bolton’s Over-45s will take place at Elton Vale Sport’s Club tomorrow and not Friday as stated in the league handbook.

Results

Section A: Rupert Ladies A 103 Darcy Lever C&SC A 153; Aspull Ladies XI 176 Davies XI 149; Horwich Cricket Club 166 24-7easyweb 140; Darcy Lever C&SC B 69 Walkden Cricket Club A 84(I); Rupert Ladies B 102 Little Lever XI 126(D).

Section B: Phase 2 Bedrooms 183 Nicholson 188; Egerton Cricket Club 128(I) Kearsley Cricket Club A 121; Lower Pools 147 Walkden Cricket Club B 186; Westside XI 84 The Grapes A 59.

Section C: Darcy Lever C&SC C 256 Apollo Ladies 226; Redgate Ladies 109(I) Horwich RMI 97; The New Inn A 146 CRS A 190.

Section D: A&S Schofield(Builders) 192 Future XI 194; Trafford E.H.S. 100(I) Daisy Hill Rounders Club 52; Chorley Ladies 225(I) Coronado Ladies 174; Little Lever Cricket Club A 242 Highfield XI 217; Tonge Moor Ladies 117 Judge and Partners @ CMB 194.

Section E: Adlington Cricket Club 215 K2 Ladies 242; Fox & Stork XI 114(I) Bolton Castle A 90; Prices A 74 Rijo 42 123(I); Railway Ladies 147 Hough Fold Ladies 190(D); Jacksons Motor Repairs 262(D) Redbridge Allstars 215.

Section F: Freedom Ladies 241(I) Fairview Ladies 73; Heaton Ladies A 132 Little Lever Cricket Club B 166; Heaton XI 157 Levers XI 133; Laurel Ladies 248 Party Perfections 226; Applejax 234 Capital Catering Ladies 231.

Section G: Bowling Green XI 78 B B Belles 126(I); Contract Services 177 Adlington St Pauls 173; Kearsley Cricket Club B 186 Varnish Industries XI 140; Grey Mare Ladies 253 Darcy Lever C&SC D 184; K.C. Ladies 97 Lord Raglan Ladies A 94.

Section H: Royal Bolton Hospital A 196 Pineapple Chunks 124; Sweet Greens Dream Team -1 Impression Ladies -1; Scissor Sisters 210(D) Heaton CC 154; Wallys Eleven 115(I) Pure Asphalt XI 93; BYP Ladies 134 Darcy Blues 128.

Section I: Centredart Fireplaces 146 The New Inn B 147; Hi Q Fabs A 225 Knights XI 285; Hulton Lane Ladies 147(I) Mytham Ladies 104; Little Lever Sports Club A 173 Blades Barbers 256(I).

Section J: Parker XI 210 St Teresas 242(D); ISS Ladies 309 Aura Ladies 276; Eagley Pike Ladies 270 Fernhill Farm Stables 224; Ladybridge XI 118 The Vixens 142; Farnworth Cricket Club 147 Daves Minibus A 148.

Section K: Royal Bolton Hospital B 216 Craven Heifers 326; Dunscar Bridge Ladies 192 Choices Youth Support 140; Prices ‘B 178 Astley Bridge Ladies 231; Bolton Castle B 203(I) Bolton Rugby Club Ladies 166; P.Arthur Autos 199 The Grapes B 163.

Section L: Shop Direct Ladies 325 American Express 234; Westhoughton Central XI 134 Andrews XI 127; Ladies Taverners 136 NATural Style XI 205; Little Lever Sports Club B 256 Dave’s Minibus B 244.

Section M: H.S.L. Ladies 216 Barness XI 242; Tonge Fold XI 185 Hardy Hall 183; Westhoughton CC Ladies 162(I) Anderton XI 127; Bolton Wyresdale Ladies 148 CRS B 192(D); M.T.G. Plumbing 113 Howarth Roofcraft 163(I).

Section N: Lincoln XI 210(I) Darcy Lever C&SC E 192; Duke of Wellington 239 Little Lever Cricket Club C 163; Thomas Egerton Ladies 208(D) Queen Bees 190; Baymare Ladies 334 Smithills Farm Ladies 362; Lostock Roofing Ladies 273(I) The Grapes C 103.

Section O: Blackrod Cricket Club Ladies 143(I) Lostock Rounders 108; Hi Q Fabs B 152 Cyns Tavern Ladies 194(I); Bolton Ukrainian Club 143 Walkden CC Juniors 193; Rupert Ladies C 290(I) Lord Raglan Ladies B 218.

Section P: Dobbies(Dollies) S&SC 513 CMB Ladies 364; Pink Ladies 262 B.C.C. Girls 136.

Pike Shield Quarter Finals: P.Arthur Autos 153 Fernhill Farm Stables 219; Farnworth Cricket Club 155 Daves Minibus A 135; Astley Bridge Ladies 139 The Vixens 168(D); Natural Style XI 214(D) ISS Ladies 126.

Horwich Shield Quarter Finals: Westhoughton CC Ladies 198(I) Lostock Roofing Ladies 80; Hardy Hall 148 Cyns Tavern Ladies 126; Baymare Ladies 157 CRS B 310; Smithills Farm Ladies 151 Howarth Roofcraft 144.