Takawale helps Derriaghy record superb win at Carrick

Derriaghy recorded a superb 3 wicket win away to Carrick in the league last Saturday thanks to an outstanding knock of 163 not out from Indian Yogesh Takawale. On a very easy paced wicket the home side totalled 248 for 9 with former Ireland player Ryan Eagleson again taking a shine to the Derriaghy bowlers hitting a splendid 75 not out.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jul 2013, 09:31 BST
Marie Fergusion, from Braidwater property developers, presents a cheque to Graham Kenny, president of Derriaghy Cricket Club, to help with the refurbishment of the club-house. Included are Derriaghy cricketers Curtis Moorehead and Scott Hughes and under-11 team members Ben Kenny and Ben White. US1328-532cdMarie Fergusion, from Braidwater property developers, presents a cheque to Graham Kenny, president of Derriaghy Cricket Club, to help with the refurbishment of the club-house. Included are Derriaghy cricketers Curtis Moorehead and Scott Hughes and under-11 team members Ben Kenny and Ben White. US1328-532cd
Marie Fergusion, from Braidwater property developers, presents a cheque to Graham Kenny, president of Derriaghy Cricket Club, to help with the refurbishment of the club-house. Included are Derriaghy cricketers Curtis Moorehead and Scott Hughes and under-11 team members Ben Kenny and Ben White. US1328-532cd

In reply the visitors made a bright start through the Bell brothers but after their dismissal Lewis, Kenny and Jennings all fell cheaply to leave them 89 for 6. By this stage Yogesh had already reached his fifty and was playing shots all around the ground. The little Indian found a reliable ally in Dean Ferris who rotated the strike well and shared in a match winning partnership of 130 before being out for 16.

His 2nd 50 came in only 18 balls and he seen his side home with 4 overs to spare and 3 wickets in hand. Many who saw his performance said it was the best innings they had ever witnessed.

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On Sunday at home to Woodvale, things didn’t go as well for the Queensway men as they slumped to a 130 run defeat. The visitors 254 for 6 proved more than twice what the Derriaghy men could total. Mark Stinson with 3 wickets and Scott Hughes with 2 were the pick of the bowlers. Takawale was again top scorer but this time he only made 32 while Andy Kenny hit 23 as the home side innings closed on 124 in 34 overs. The club thanks Gordon Haslett for sponsoring the match ball.

This Saturday Derriaghy are at home to Donaghcloney in league action that starts at 12 noon.

Meanwhile, Derriaghy Thirds retained their position at the top of Junior league 6 with a narrow 2 wicket win over Carrick. Batting first the visitors managed to score 148 for 9 with Ryan Stewart and Toby Kerr each collecting 2 wickets. In reply Stevie Cairnduff 45 and Hayden Cartmill 26 put the home side in control at 80 for 2 in 12 overs and although wickets fell at regular intervals solid contributions from Daniel Ballantyne and Ryan Hughes helped them to record a sixth league victory. The Seconds defeated Cregagh by 24 runs in a rearranged league game. Ross Bailey with 56 and Curtis Moorhead 33 not out were the main contributors.

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