Nelson 1sts returned to winning ways at the weekend with a convincing victory over Rawtenstall at Seedhill on Sunday, securing the win by 4:30pm.
After losing the toss, Nelson were asked to field first. They wasted no time making early inroads into the visitors top order, with Hassan Fazal claiming the first two wickets in quick succession to leave Rawtenstall struggling at 11-2.
From there, opening partner Sam Kelly ripped through the visitors batting line up. Kelly claimed the next four wickets, including the prized scalp of the Rawtenstall professional for just a single, as the scoreboard slipped to 46-6.
Sam completed his maiden five-wicket haul for Nelson a few overs later, capping off an impressive opening spell with figures of 5-36 from 11 overs.
Skipper Tyler McGladdery also chipped in with three wickets as Rawtenstall were bowled out for just 68.
In reply, professional Tyler McGladdery led the chase with an unbeaten 40 as Nelson cruised to victory in the 17th over for the loss of three wickets.
Nelson have now registered three wins from their opening four league fixtures and will travel to Great Harwood on Sunday.
The 2nds travelled to Clitheroe on Sunday and picked up a nail biting win, getting home in the final over with one wicket remaining.
Clitheroe made 220-9 from their 45 overs after winning the toss, with Saj Asghar picking up 4-51.
In reply, Nelson fell to 93-7 before excellent partnerships from the tail (Saj 46*, Haroon 42 and Brooker-Carey 19*) saw them over the line with just 3 balls to spare. The win and 10 points take Chris Brooker-Carey’s men up to 2nd in Junior Division 1.
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