Stretford’s 1st XI bounced back in style following a difficult start to the league campaign with a thrilling 9 run victory against an affluent Walshaw side, featuring ex-India Test Batsman Wasim Jaffer, in the Per Fit Windows Cup on Sunday.
Batting first, an understrength, Stretford again failed to bat all their allotted overs however amassed an impressive 205. Corey Fagan hit 71 and there were also useful contributions from Tom Coulson (24) Dillen Watson (21) and debutant Ebrahima Shaikh (20)
In reply Walshaw slumped to 65-5 thanks with Benjy Evans, Kamran Hussain and Corey Fagan in the wickets. An 80 run partnership was broken by Joe Weems who uprooted Wasim Jaffer’s off stump for 86. Weems continued his aggression and captured his first five wicket haul for the 1st XI, finishing with figures of 9 overs 5 for 52.
Walshaw were bowled out for 196 on a glorious day for Stretford who will hope to have more players available in the coming weeks in an effort to improve their league form.
