Nelson 1sts secured their second straight League Victory and moved to 3rd in the League when they travelled to Great Harwood last Sunday.
Losing the toss, the visitors were asked to bat first in what were favourable bowling conditions for the fielding side.
Nelson had slipped to 32-3, then 72-5, but key middle order partnerships helped the 1st XI rebuild their innings.
Knowing that every run was going to be crucial in the 2nd innings, Neil Thompson (21), Hassan Fazal (32) & Tom Bradshaw (24 not out) showed great application to see Nelson finish on 166 all out in the final over.
Neil Thompson & Hassan Fazal opened the bowling and immediately set the tone. Making use of the conditions on offer, Thompson finished with the miserly figures of 3-20 from his 15 overs & Fazal also took 3-32.
Great Harwood had slipped to 103-9 when the home side looked down & out, needing 63 for victory. A fantastic innings from the hosts’ number 10 gave Nelson a scare, but the visitors managed to take the final wicket just in time to secure a 6 run victory.
The 1st XI have a busy Bank Holiday weekend ahead, hosting Colne Cricket Club in the Scuderi Shield tonight, before also hosting Church on Sunday in the League.
The 2nds remain second in the table following a no result at home against Burnley on Saturday – The visitors reached 194-8 from their 45 overs. Gul Sabir had taken 3-56 and Nick Burton 2-31 before the rain set in and no further play was possible. The 2nds face Darwen at home this Saturday in the 2nds round of the cup before travelling to last year’s league winners, Todmorden, on Sunday.
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