Taylor’s efforts in vain as Wakefield Thornes lose close game
A two-wicket defeat sent Thornes down to fifth place after they were table toppers less than a month ago.
There was no lack of spirit, however, as they almost defended a low 144 total, making Elsecar work hard for their victory after it had looked plain sailing when they stood on 94-2.
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Hide AdMatthew Taylor led the Thornes attack with 4-53 while Imran Mahboob took 2-28 and Daanyaal Ahmed bowled 15 overs for 1-31, but Elsecar reached their target in the 43rd over. Taylor also top-scored in the Wakefield side’s innings, hitting an unbeaten 47. Greg Wadsworth contributed 28.
Despite a four-wicket haul from Arsh Gupta there was also a defeat for Wakefield Thornes’ second team in their Yorkshire Southern League Division One game against Darfield.
With Gupta taking 4-42 and Edward Fowles 2-87, Darfield were all out for 244.
Thornes could only manage 124 in their reply, Kieran Donnachie top scoring with 19.