Three generations of the Buckingham family helped Bretton CC to victory as local clubs close in on titles
Three generations of the Buckingham family played for Bretton CC in a 117-run win over Royal Strikers in Hunts Division Two on Saturday.
Tony Buckingham and sons Mark and Nel Buckingham, plus grandson William Buckingham, who is Neil’s son, played in the same team for the first time.
Neil and Mark opened the batting together scoring 30 and 39 respectively before Andy Bennett smacked an unbeaten 100 as Bretton posted 256-6 in their 45 overs.
Tony opened the bowling and picked up an early wicket before William came on to bowl at the last Royal Strikers pair and claimed a wicket with the only ball he bowled!
Bretton have been relegated after suffering from player unavailability for much of the season.
Sawtry & Alconbury Weald and Nassington are embroiled in a title battle at the end other end of the table. The former lead by 10 points after an exciting two-wicket win in a high-scoring clash at Blunham seconds. Hayden Bream (81) and James Wiltshire (61) were the batting stars as the leaders chased down an imposing target of 264-6.
Nassington were also in the runs as they amassed 304-4 against Houghton & Wyton. Arbas Nawaz struck a rapid unbeaten 103 (54 balls, 7 6s) after Asif Ali (68) and Sohail Hayat (52) had scored well. Sohail Hayat and Omar Hayat both took three wickets as the visitors replied with 222.
In the Lincs League Orton Park followed up their triumph in the Bob Welton T20 Final by seeing off bottom club Bourne seconds by 74 runs in a Championship South fixture at the Abbey Lawn. Jarius Charles (62) and Jalen James (5-23) were the city side’s best performers.
Orton seconds maintained a firm grip on the Division Two South title with a handsome 132-run win at Freiston seconds. Matthew Jarvis top scored with 66 in Orton’s 273-8.
Uffington took a giant step towards winning the Division Three South title with a five-wicket win at second-placed Holme. Harry Carter (4-32) and James Dalley (3-27) helped restrict the hosts to 192 despite a half century from opener Ian Kendall. Uffington then delivered a consistent batting display led by 40 not out from Nick Botes to seal victory.
All local results, standings and fixtures on page 73.