Milnrow throw away winning position against Middleton
Date published: 20 July 2015
Milnrow Cricket Club
Milnrow threw away a winning position in their home game against Middleton on Saturday and lost by 22 runs.
From being 188 for 5, and looking like they would see the game home comfortably, Milnrow lost their last five wickets without scoring another run.
Middleton came to Ladyhouse on a run of seven straight wins and their confidence showed as they made an excellent start.
Tierney and Walker put on a century stand for the opening wicket and Middleton professional Ernest Kemm batted confidently for his 63.
Milnrow stuck resolutely to the task, however, and Wilkinson put in one of his best performances of the season to record figures of 5 for 65 from his 20 overs.
Milnrow also fielded very well and there was a sense through the team that they could chase the total down.
Milnrow's openers did not last long, however, as both were back in the pavilion with the score on three.
Milnrow turned to professional James Price for a commanding innings and he did not disappoint. He batted superbly to reach his third century for the club. He played fluent, commanding shots and looked like he would lead the team to victory.
Along the way he was given support with knocks from Power, Dryden and Wilson but with the score on 188 and with Price on 112, he was clean bowled by Rutter.
This led to a collapse as the last five wickets fell in just two overs.
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