Match Report: Shelley CC - 2nd XI vs Golcar CC - 2nd XI
Date: Saturday, 24th May 2025
Competition: Huddersfield Premier Cricket League - Alliance 2
Result: Golcar CC - 2nd XI won by 59 runs

Toss and Innings Summary

Shelley CC won the toss and elected to field first, looking to restrict Golcar CC to a manageable total. However, Golcar CC’s batting lineup produced a strong performance, with Louis Aspeling leading the charge with 55 off 49 balls, striking nine boundaries along the way. Simon Farlow provided valuable support, anchoring the innings with 40 off 87 balls.

Shelley’s bowlers fought hard, with Sam Jaggar delivering a superb spell, taking 6 wickets for 27 runs in 7 overs. Despite his efforts, Golcar managed to post 169 all out in 43.5 overs.

Chasing 170 for victory, Shelley CC faltered under pressure, managing only 110 runs before being bowled out in 32.1 overs. Despite a fighting effort from Harry Stubbs (13) and Sam Jaggar (33 off 46 balls, including 3 sixes), Golcar CC’s bowlers proved too strong. Liam Dyson led the attack with 3 wickets for 17 runs, supported by Ben Gash, who picked up 3-1 in a stunning late spell to wrap up the innings.

Key Performers
- Louis Aspeling (Golcar CC) – 55 (49 balls, 9 fours)
- Simon Farlow (Golcar CC) – 40 (87 balls, 5 fours)
- Sam Jaggar (Shelley CC) – 6-27 (7 overs) & 33 (46 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes)
- Liam Dyson (Golcar CC) – 3-17 (9 overs)
- Ben Gash (Golcar CC) – 3-1 (1.1 overs)
- Oliver Andrew (Shelley CC) – 2-28 (9 overs)

Golcar CC claimed a solid victory with six league points, while Shelley CC will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture against Mirfield Parish.