1st X1 Results 2011
Steeton v Calverley 16.4.2011
Saturday saw the 1st xl pick up 2 points at Steeton. Steeton batted first making 286 for 5 B.Waller taking 2 wickets on his first game back since re joining from Hall Park, he was helped by his opening bowler partner Tom Simpson who also took 2 wickets.
In reply Calverley made 239 for 4. Charuka Rajarathana made 103 on his league debut for the club supported by Shaggy 53 not out Ben Waller 35 not out (capping a good day for him) and Si Curry 27.
23.04.2011 Tong Park Esholt at home
1st Xl pick up 4 points at home to Tong Park Esholt, Calverley batted 1st scoring 222 for 7 S. Curry 37, C. Rajarathna 43, J.Thornhill 52 and Bash 29 not out. In reply Tong Park Esholt scored 188 for 7 Shaggy 5 for 54
30.04.2011 North Leeds Away
The 1st team picked up 1 point away to North Leeds and continued there unbeaten start to the season.
North Leeds batted first reaching a total of 247 for 9 shaggy 4 for 61 and Andy 2 for 41. In reply Calverley made 174 for 8 not helping themselves with 2 run outs but recovered well in the end B.Waller 37 not out Si Curry 30 and Bones 27.
Saturday 7.5.11
1st xl vs Olicanian Home
The 1st xl suffered defeat at the hands of Olicanian. On a delayed start due to rain Calverley were put in to bat with Olicanian bowlers dismiising Calverley for 103. Julian Thornhill top scoring with 43. In reply Olicanian chased down the total for the loss of just 3 wickets. 104 for 3.
14.05.2011 KNARESBROUGH AWAY
Knaresbrough batted first and although some tidy bowling early on from Ben Waller 8 overs for 31 Knaresbrough soon climbed in to our attack and scored 299 for 2 .
Calverley changed the batting order to chase down 299 with Bash and Jules opening. Bash soon went for 0 and Charuka going early for 3. Jules (72) and shaggy (62) put on a hundred but Knaresbrough tota was too much. Calverley hung on for a point 202 for 9.
Saturday 21st May Pool Home
I a close game The 1st xl lost to Pool on the last ball of the game. Calverley batting 1st got of to a bad start being 1 for 1 bones(0). Calverley recovered with Jules and Si Curry putting on 50. Calverley then lost wickets and found themselves 139 for 7 before Immy 44 and Ben Waller 51 took Calverley to 217 for 9. Pool looked to be cruising at 130 for 1 and then 172 for 3 before Ben runnign out the Poll skipper and Shaggy taking quick wickets(4) had Pool at 215 for 8 going in to the last over> Another wicket from shaggy and some dot balls meant Pool needed 2 to win off the last ball with the last man in. Shaggy bowled it and 6 runs later Pool snatched victory.
Sunday 22 nd May Cup
Calverley shocked 1st division Kirkstall by knocking them out of the Cup with a fantastic performance. Kirkstall batting 1st made 264 for 6 leaving Calverley a challenging total to chase.
Si Curry 32 Charuka 34 and Andy 36 got Calverley on the way before Ben continued his good form hitting 67 not out in quick time and Bash getting some overdue runs of 79 not out seeing Calverley home to victory.
Saturday 28th May
Bolton Villas away The 1st xl suffered defeat to Bolton Villas. Batting first Bolton Villas made 211 for 7 Thom Simpson picking up 4 for 50.
In reply Calverley looked liked they would get 2 points at 150 for 6 but then were bowled out for 167. Si Curry 23, Charuka 37 and Bash 41 offered resistance.
Saturday 4th June Upper Wharfedale Home
Calveley pulled out of the bag a tremendous performance to gain Maxumum points in a feisty game against Upper Wharfedale. Calverley batting 1st made an impressive 305 FOR 6 ,J Thornhill 120, Charuka Rajarthna 51, I Mirza 55, G.Lee 21
In Reply Upper Wharfedale were bowled out for 191 B.Waller 3 FOR 31, T.Simpson 2 for 28, C,Rajarthna 3 for 24.