Berwick CC slip to defeat as Tillside CC battle to victory

Berwick CC came up just short in their Northumberland and Tyneside League Division Two clash with Corbridge CC on Saturday afternoon.

The hosts ran up an admirable tally of 229/6 across their 50 overs at Piers Field, but were reeled in with just a handful of overs remaining when their visitors took to the crease.

After losing the toss, Berwick were put into bat first, and opener Marco Grobbelaar got them off to a flying start with a knock of 85, including 11 boundaries. Louis Outterson also produced a notable contribution of 39 not out.

For their part, Corbridge had Joe Anderson to thank for igniting their innings, with the middle-order batsman recording a mammoth 105 from 80 deliveries at a timely juncture. Declan Mark and Michael Shearer both claimed two wickets apiece for Berwick, but their efforts wouldn’t quite be enough as the away side eventually reached their target in the 47th over, ending the afternoon on 230/5.

Elsewhere, Tillside CC beat Ashington Rugby CC by 46 runs over the weekend. Dan Brassell’s 57 was the highlight of an impressive innings from the hosts, with steady scoring throughout the order helping Tillside on their way to a final total of 233 all out.

From there, Ashington Rugby tried to chase down the home side, but despite a 70 from Sam Thornton, they were always in for something of an uphill battle - especially in the face of an inspired five-wicket haul from B. Brassell - and would end the day on 187 all out.