Ashington CC secure dominant win over Morpeth CC to book place in Tyneside Charity Bowl final

Ashington CC produced a dominant display on Wednesday evening to beat Morpeth CC and book their spot in next month’s Tyneside Charity Bowl final.

Playing away from home, Ashington won the toss and elected to bat first, running up a total of 200/4 from their 20 overs. Opener Jack Jessop set the tone for his side’s innings with an impressive 48, before Jordan Evans stepped in with a stellar 55 to firm up the visitors’ position. A further 37 from Jack McCarthy helped Ashington on their way as Alex Senior, Jack Concannon, Michael Craigs, and Sam Eyres all took a wicket each for Morpeth.

Facing an unenviable chase, the home side took to the crease, and endured something of a mixed start to their innings. Captain Adam Lawn led their charge with a 45, including seven boundaries, but fellow opener Harvey Gillie fell for a duck, and Morpeth’s batting order continued to struggle as they sought to find their rhythm.

Several wickets fell for single figure run returns, and as the innings progressed, only Senior (15) and James Sander (13) managed to play their way into double figures. By contrast, Ashington looked increasingly confident with the ball in hand, enjoying plenty of success as James Harmison, Ian Sharkey, and promising starlet Lennon Harmison all claimed three wickets apiece. Harry Parkinson mopped up the other as Morpeth were dismissed for 94 at the start of the 14th over.

Ashington will now face Lanchester CC in the final at NBMS Denton Bank, home of Benwell Hill CC, on August 23rd.