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Over 40s in Action

UCC Admin18 Jul 2018 - 09:55
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As the Over 40s travel to Oxton this evening, here's a look at the season so far

The Over 40s have won 2 and lost 5 of the 7 games played, however, have also had 4 games cancelled / abandoned. They have 16 points which leaves them 6th in the 8 team Western Group. 20 players have appeared, only 2 of which (Ian Sharrock & Simon McGowan) have played in every game.

18 players have batted. Ian Sharrock leads the way with 106 runs, followed by Dave Charles (93), Ian Potter (70), Darren Warburton (69) & Graeme McGowan (66). Dave Charles heads the batting averages with 93, whilst Ian Potter (70) & Darren Warburton (69) both average over 50.

8 different players have bowled, Simon McGowan being the busiest with 25 overs. Martin Oliver (21.1), Paul Owen (21), Ian Sharrock (20.3) & Rich Battersby (20) have all bowled 20 or more overs. All of the bowlers have taken at least 2 wickets. Simon McGowan & Martin Oliver are the leading wicket takers with 7 each, whilst Paul Owen has 5 and Rich Battersby 3. Ian Holmes has the best bowling average (10.5) whilst Martin Oliver (14.9) and Simon McGowan (15.4) both average under 20. Ian Holmes also has the best strike rate (12) followed by Kevin Jackson (18) and Martin Oliver (18.1). Simon McGowan has the best economy rate (4.32 runs per over)

Darren Warburton leads the fielding with 2 catches (Gavin Byrom & Kevin Jackson both have 1 each) whilst Paul Owen & Graeme McGowan both have achieved run outs. Behind the stumps, Graeme McGowan has 2 catches and a stumping to his name whilst Rob Chapman also has a catch.

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