Week 5 (May 20th) - Sam's Double in vain as Colchester complete record run chase

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 23 May 2018 08:16

Published: Wednesday, 23 May 2018 08:16

Written by Kevin Hewes

The good and the bad of Sunday cricket was seen last weekend – with excellent weather, there was some standout cricket, however, the flip side saw four games conceded. On the field first and in Division One the records tumbled at Copdock, where the home side posted 324 for 3, with Sam Webb-Snowling posting an unbeaten 200. However, Colchester & E.E. recorded a league record run chase to win by five wickets with Taurai Muzurabani unbeaten on 142. Leaders Wivenhoe, were comfortable nine wicket winners at Galleywood. In Division Two, there was only one match, a top of the table game between Springfield and Halstead, which the visitors won by 4 wickets to leap frog their hosts in the table. In Division Three, Stebbing made it three from three with a home ten wicket win over Real Oddies, while West Bergholt began their campaign with a defeat at home to Boxted. The first T20 action of the season, saw Kelvedon emphatic winners over Braintree in the West Division.
Disappointingly and worryingly so early in the season, four games were conceded. In Division One, and probably most concerning, Elmstead conceded for the second time this season which resulted in a ten point deduction, although at least three of their players did turn out for Kelvedon in the T20. Clacton were the beneficiaries of the concession. In Division Two, Abberton conceded their trip to Witham, while Great Totham conceded to Chappel & Wakes Colne, although the clubs are looking at an alternative date for that one, so it is not recorded in the league table yet. Similarly, in Division Three, Coggeshall conceded to Great Horkesley & Lexden, but again the clubs are looking to re-arrange.
Individually, apart from the two daddy hundreds at Copdock, Springfield’s Charlie Prudence (113) posted his second century of the season in his sides defeat at home to Halstead, and Dan Wheeler (115no) posted a T20 century for Kelvedon. There was just one five wicket haul, coming from West Bergholt’s James Banks who returned 5 for 39 at home to Boxted.

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Revised League Rules

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 April 2018 09:18

Published: Wednesday, 04 April 2018 09:11

Written by Kevin Hewes

I am pleased to say that the revised League Rules as agreed by the Management Committee have now been published on the website, ahead of the 2018 season. Can be viewed here.

There are a number of changes from previous rules, particularly regarding the change to the points system, re-arranging conceded games, updated T20 rules for shortened games.

Please ensure captains in particular are acquainted with the rules, prior to the first games. 

A brief reminder of the following rules ;

Umpire Assessment Forms - should be completed by all teams in Div 1, Div 2 and T20 where neutral umpires stand - points deductions can occur if not done in a timely manner.

Sightscreens - should be at all Div 1 and Div 2 grounds - dispensation is given for the first season for a side being promoted from Div 3.

Balls - a new ball will be provided by both teams in Div 1 for each innings. In Div 2 and Div 3, a new ball will be provided by the home team and will be used for the duration of the match.

Rule 29 and 29A - Submitting match results on the day of the game, and then completing Play-Cricket scorecard within 48 hours - and penalties that apply.

Rule 15B - Rule concerning concession and reporting in a timely manner to Results Secretary - can result in points deduction and fine if not adhered to.

Play-Cricket Update and Play-Cricket Scorer Pro

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Last Updated: Thursday, 22 March 2018 08:18

Published: Wednesday, 21 March 2018 11:30

Written by Kevin Hewes

With just over two weeks to the start of the season, the 2018 NECL fixtures for both the 40 over and T20 competitions have now been loaded onto Play-Cricket. Can Club Play-Cricket Administrators please look at getting your new players loaded onto the system ahead of the 2018 season. Remember a player can get a better experience of their own stats if they register personally with Play-Cricket.

Play-Cricket have also released this week a 'FREE' laptop scoring solution for the 2018 season called Play-Cricket Scorer Pro, which will be compatible with Play-Cricket, thereby saving data entry after the game. I have downloaded it this morning, and early impressions are that it ticks all the boxes.

To download Play-Cricket Scorer Pro follow the link http://play-cricket.com/updates3