Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club’s first team, sponsored by Franks the Flooring Store were well beaten by 58 runs away at local rivals Darlington RA 1st team in the NYSD 2nd division. New captain Luke Telford got off to a good start by winning the toss and asking the home-side to bat first.
On a on a bitterly cold day, Aycliffe bowled and fielded well to dismiss RA for 143 after 45.4 overs with 16 year old debutant Ryan Dawson (sponsored by Pheonix Energy UK Ltd) taking 2 for 7 and Michael Howe taking 2 for 30.
In reply, Aycliffe struggled throughout their innings and were bowled out for a disappointing 85 after 32.4 overs with only Sam Telford (16 runs), Graham Telford (16 runs) and Ryan Dawson (10 runs) reaching double figures for the visitors.
The U11’s also played their first match of the season away at Darlington RA and were unlucky to lose a good game by just 15 runs. There were good performances from Aycliffe’s Charlie Cayless, who top scored with an excellent 13 not out and Matty Greaves who bowled well taking a wicket and he also secured another wicket with a run out.
David Robinson also did well with the ball, bowling two maidens and special mention must go to debutants, Daniel Heaton, Thomas Dearden and Adam Shaw who all performed really well in their first game for the club.