Accrington
Under 11s
2006
In the last two fixtures of the Under 11 Season, Accrington won 1 and lost 1. In the game away at Darwen in wet gloomy conditions Accrington lost by 19 runs in a low scoring encounter. Batting first we made 189 losing 4 wickets on a very difficult wicket, in return Accrington fielded and bowled better with Brad Juliff taking 3 wickets but could'nt stop Darwen from reaching 208.
In the final game we were away to Nelson who needed a win to draw level at the top with Lowerhouse. Nelson batted first on a very lively wicket and reached 222 for the loss of 7 wickets. Jacob Clarke took 3 wickets and Hamayoon and Daniel Armstrong 2 each with Connor Tattersall bowling 2 maidens. In reply Accrington lost 4 wickets and the last pair (Jacob and Brad) went in needing 14 to win, some good running between the wickets mean't that we needed 5 from the last over, 4 singles followed and 1 was required to tie the game with Brad on strike and the field all in on the 1. Brad flicked the ball through mid-wicket for 4 to end the season on a high and end Nelsons league title hopes.
Accrington finished the season mid-table losing 7 and winning 3.
Monday August 21st
The Under 11s remaining fixtures are Wednesday 23rd August v. Nelson (home), Wednesday 30th August v. Darwen (away) and Friday 1st September v. Nelson (away).
Tuesday August 15th
The Under 11 fixture this Friday away to Darwen has been re-arranged for Wednesday August 30th.
Thursday August 10th
Accrington played host to Lowerhouse. Accrington batted first and only reached 189 losing 9 wickets! Only Jacob Clarke (12) and Sobeel kept their wickets intact. Accrington had a better second innings however Lowerhouse still reached 259 losing 4 wickets. Hamayoon took 2 wickets and Harris and Jacob one each.
Tuesday July 18th
In the return fixture Haslingden batted first and made 262-5 with Connor Tattersall, Harris Ali, Hamayoon and Daniel Armstrong amongst the wickets. In reply Accrington lost too many wickets and could only reach 210-7. Jacob Clarke top scoring with 17.
Tuesday July 4th
Accrington were away to unbeaten Haslingden. Batting first Accrington reached a very solid 261 without losing a single wicket, with all of the team batting sensibly and contributing with runs. In the field Accrington were excellent, the highlight being a direct hit for a run out from 20 yards by Brad Juliff. Going in to the last over being bowled by Harris Ali Haslingden needed 5 runs, a couple of singles and a four meant they were leading and needed to only keep out the last delivery, Harris bowled an inswinger straight through the batsmens defence to give Accrington a much needed victory.
Thursday June 29th
In the game versus Rawtenstall at Accrington, Accrington lost by 49 runs. Batting first Rawtenstall made 260 for the loss of only 1 wicket, with Hamayoon taking the wicket, there were good bowling performances from Brad Juliff and Daniel Armstrong. In reply Accrington reached 211 losing 5 wickets.
Thursday June 15th
In the away game at Lowerhouse, Accrington lost despite a spirited performance. Batting first Accrington reached 233 losing 4 wickets. In reply Lowerhouse reached 266 losing only 1 wicket. There was a good debut by Daniel Armstrong who bowled at a good pace, took 1 wicket for not so many runs and batted sensibly, keeping his wicket intact and scoring 2 runs.
Next game versus Rawtenstall on Thursday 29th June at home.
Thursday June 8th
In the home games versus Darwen, Accrington lost in a last ball thriller. Batting first Accrington reached 229 losing 4 wickets, in reply Darwen went into the last over 1 run behind. Josh Roberts bowled the over, they got one of the first bowl then Josh took a fantastic caught and bowled which mean't they needed 7 runs off 4 bowls, 2 byes followed then a cover drive for 4 which mean't Accy needing a wicket with the last bowl and Darwen needing 1, the Darwen batter edged the bowl and they managed two, Darwen finishing on 231.
Hyndburn Under 11s Town team play Wyre at Accrington on Wednesday June 14th. The match starts at 3pm.
Wednesday June 7th
The Under 11s suffered a heavy defeat in tonight's cup match at Haslingden.
Tuesday June 6th
Three Accrington players have been selected for the Hyndburn Town Team. Harris Ali, Josh Roberts and Jacob Clarke, who will captain the side will play three games over the next couple of months for the Town Team.
The Under 11s cup match will be played tonight at Haslingden.
Monday May 22nd
The Under 11s cup match at Haslingden has been arranged for this Friday May 26th, weather permitting.
Thursday May 18th
A thunderstorm washed out tonights Under 11s match with Haslingden at Thorneyholme Road.
Tuesday May 16th
The Under 11s have been awarded a walkover against Nelson in the cup. Damian's lads will now play at Haslingden in the next round before June 4th. [Fixtures]
Friday May 12th
In the Under 11s match away at Rawtenstall, Accrington won by 31 runs. Batting first Rawtenstall made 240 (starting at 200) for the loss of 3 wickets. All the players bowled well with Harris Ali, Brad Juliff and Josh Roberts the wicket-takers, with an excellent debut behind the stumps by James Entwistle. In reply Accrington batted very sensibly losing only 1 wicket, an opening partnership of 18 between Harris Ali (11) and Josh Roberts (7) set the team off to a solid start. Going into the last 4 overs the scores were tied but a partnership of 31 between Jacob Clarke (23) and Brad Juliff (8) secured a comfortable victory, Accrington finishing on 273.