Tillside CC secure thumping win as Berwick CC suffer defeat against Blagdon Park CC

Tillside CC secured a thumping 146-run win over Warkworth CC on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors running up a target for 264 that never truly looked in any kind of danger.

Ben Brassell was Tillside’s talisman with the bat, hitting a massive 105 before he was run out by Tristan Parnell. Other notable knocks came courtesy of Ross Hindmarsh and Gareth Hill, who contributed 36 and 35 respectively, and Joe Bickerton, who opened the innings with 29 runs.

For their part, Warkworth struggled to come to terms with Tillside’s attack, and could only muster a final total of 118 as they were picked apart by Dan Brassell and Aladair Skelly. The former took five wickets, while his teammate registered another three, and the home side were calmly dealt with in 38.3 overs.

Elsewhere, Berwick CC first team were beaten by two wickets against Blagdon Park CC. An unbeaten half century from captain James Patterson - his second in as many matches - was a particular highlight as Berwick were bowled out for 166, but three wickets apiece from James Thompson and Declan Mark weren’t enough to prevent the home side from reaching 170 for eight after 42.4 overs.

And finally, it was a memorable weekend for promising Berwick talent Mackenzie Purvis. The young spin bowler recorded his maiden five-for in senior cricket as the second team beat Ulgham CC. Purvis conceded just seven runs across his 6.3 overs, and played a key role as Ulgham were bowled out for just 53.