BURGHLEY SIXES: Holders Nassington through to the semis

Holders Nassington becanme the first team to win through to the Burghley Park Sixes finals night when winning their quarter-final against Burghley Bears last night (July 5).
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Jul 2017, 09:45 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:33 BST
Tom Bentley hit 49 not out for Uffington.Tom Bentley hit 49 not out for Uffington.
Tom Bentley hit 49 not out for Uffington.

They posted a formidable score of 90-1, Conor Craig smashing the last ball of the innings to bring up his 50, and then restricted Burghley to 59-3.

In the two other games last night, both first round ties, Uffington overcame Ketton and Castor knocked out Empingham.

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Tom Bentley (49no) was the main contributor to Uffington’s 84-1 and they successfully defended that total with Ketton closing on 68-2. Will Bird hit an unbeaten 36.

In a thrilling first game of the night, Castor made just 60-3 but that proved to be enough as they restricted Empingham to 47-3.

Stuart Dockerill (21no) and Reece Smith (19no) were Castor’s top scorers.

Tonight’s quarter-final action sees Oundle take on Stamford Town, Bourne tackle Uppingham Town and Castor meet Uffington.