Shildon Railway 1st team went to the Division 2 leaders, Normanby Hall, and came away with 14 points, having deservedly earned a winning draw. Batting first, the Railwaymen posted 235 for 9 from their 50 overs with Greg Upton (49), Bret Upton (57) and Jack Mensforth (38) being the main contributors.
In reply, the home side looked comfortable at 120 for 1 but Shildon then tore into the opposition and reduced them to 167 for 7, with Rob Nevison taking 3 for 37.
Normanby then dropped anchor for the remainder of their 50 overs to deprive the visitors of victory. Shildon are now in third place and meet second place Barnard Castle at home on Saturday at 1pm.
The 2nd team lost their Division 3 game at home to Yarm when batting first, and they could only manage 109 all out with Adam Bayles top scoring with 20.
Yarm never looked under pressure and comfortably reached 111 for the loss of 5 wickets.
On Saturday, the 2nd team visit Marske.
Next week the 1st team play two cup fixtures, on Monday at Wolviston in the Brunton Cup and on Tuesday they entertain Darlington in the Readman Cup.
Junior practice sessions continue on Fridays at 6pma nd players of all abilities are welcome. The club runs Under 15 and Under 18 teams and is still hopeful of starting an Under 11 side.
The Under 15s lost at Mainsforth on Monday night but hope to bounce back at Willington next Monday.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
