Our season kicked off with a senior friendly fixture vs. Newton CC @ Middlewood. Newton batted first and after an impressive start for the Lane with the ball, Newton managed to rally late to reach 135, despite impressive bowling performances from newbies Streety, Rhys, and Webbo, and a smart effort behind the stumps from K Eiselt. In response, High Lane could only manage 70 odd, with skipper top scoring with 20.
Whilst at the end of the day it was a loss for HLCC, Sunday was about more than cricket and our return to Middlewood after 18 months. To have people down at the freshly rejuvenated club, and cricket being played, is all we needed. Well done Newton and good luck for the season, first league game Saturday!