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Nantwich CC 1sts title challenge hit by Chester draw

Nantwich CC 1sts title challenge hit by Chester draw

Louis Bentley’s amazing batting display was the standout performance for Nantwich CC 1sts in their draw at Chester Boughton Hall. Bentley smashed an unbeaten 134, including five 6s and ten 4s, as they reached 203 for 7 off 52 overs.

August 6, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts win thriller against league leaders Oxton

Nantwich CC 1sts win thriller against league leaders Oxton

Nantwich CC 1sts toppled league leaders Oxton in a  thrilling contest at Whitehouse Lane. The four-wicket victory is all the more impressive considering the disruption to Nantwich’s league campaign recently.

July 29, 2012
Rain hits as Nantwich CC battle out draw with Toft

Rain hits as Nantwich CC battle out draw with Toft

Nantwich CC fell just short of victory at home to Toft in another rain-affected Cheshire County Premier League clash. Nantwich batted first on their home strip at Whitehouse Lane, but were soon in trouble and were reduced to 58 for 7.

July 2, 2012
Last-gasp win for Nantwich CC 1sts at Urmston

Last-gasp win for Nantwich CC 1sts at Urmston

Nantwich CC 1sts returned to winning ways with a dramatic last-gasp victory at Urmston. Andrew Newton’s side pulled off the unlikely win by smashing 88 runs off the final 10 overs in a game delayed by rain.

June 24, 2012
Nantwich CC hit by rain in bid to climb County Premier League

Nantwich CC hit by rain in bid to climb County Premier League

For the second time in a week Nantwich CC’s bid to get their league campaign back on track was scuppered by rain. Not a single ball was bowled in their home game against Widnes at Whitehouse Lane, both teams taking seven points.

June 18, 2012
Nantwich CC suffer 10-wicket defeat at home to Hyde

Nantwich CC suffer 10-wicket defeat at home to Hyde

Two-time league champions Nantwich CC continue to struggle for form after suffering a heavy defeat at home to Hyde . The Dabbers were skittled out for just 126 in a one-sided Cheshire County Premier League encounter at Whitehouse Lane.

June 4, 2012
Struggling Nantwich CC slump to 41-run defeat at Neston

Struggling Nantwich CC slump to 41-run defeat at Neston

Defending champions Nantwich suffered another setback in their quest for a third consecutive ECB Premier League title. Nantwich slumped to a 41-run defeat away at Neston, their third reverse in the opening six fixtures.

May 28, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC looked back to their best after notching a convincing victory at home to Chester Boughton Hall. The Whitehouse Lane 1sts skittled Chester out for just 128, recording a 75-run victory and 25 points into the bargain.

May 21, 2012
Nantwich CC beaten by one wicket at league leaders Oxton

Nantwich CC beaten by one wicket at league leaders Oxton

Nantwich CC 1sts were beaten in a tight finish at table-toppers Oxton. The visitors posted a score of 169 all out against the league leaders’ tight bowling attack.

May 14, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts beat Marple to notch first league win

Nantwich CC 1sts beat Marple to notch first league win

Nantwich CC 1st team kick-started their 2012 campaign with a victory at home to newly promoted Marple at Whitehouse Lane. The hosts, without skipper Andrew Newton, smashed 251-4 and then skittled out their visitors for just 152 to claim 25 points.

May 6, 2012
Nantwich CC start new cricket season with defeat at Didsbury

Nantwich CC start new cricket season with defeat at Didsbury

Nantwich CC 1sts kicked of the defence of their Cheshire County Premier crown with a heavy defeat away at Didsbury. Nantwich’s bowlers did a good job in restricting the hosts to 214 for 8 off the 55 overs.

April 23, 2012
Ex Nantwich CC star Lou Vincent signs for league rivals Oxton

Ex Nantwich CC star Lou Vincent signs for league rivals Oxton

Former Nantwich CC star and New Zealand test all-rounder Lou Vincent could be squaring up to Nantwich this season. Vincent, who starred at Whitehouse Lane in 2009 and helped Nantwich win the title for the first time in 2010, is to play for Oxton.

April 18, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants seal Redshift Radio sponsor deal

Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants seal Redshift Radio sponsor deal

Community radio station RedShift Radio has linked up with Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants Cricket Club to become the team’s first shirt sponsor. The cricket club, based at Vagrants sports ground in Willaston, has spent the winter sourcing new playing and training kit for senior teams.

April 9, 2012