1st XI vs Bollington (a)
Saturday 31st May | 12:00
Preview:Preview: Matt Owen’s 1st XI will take one of their longest away trips of the season to face one of the promotion favourites Bollington. Our opponents have scored 300+ in each of their last 3 games so it will be key to make early breakthroughs with the ball. With that said, Upton make 1 change from last week’s impressive display against Ashley with Sol Turner making his 1st XI league debut in place for Joe Williams. Sol and the rest of the bowling unit will have their eye on the key wicket of Andrej Yaksender, the leagues leading run scorer with 523 runs to his name including 199* earlier in the season.
League Positions: Upton – 3rd (88pts) Bollington – 2nd (104pts)
Leading run scorers: Upton – Chris McArthur (357) Bollington – Andrej Yaksender (532)
Leading Wicket takers: Upton – Phil McGowan (18) Bollington - Aldo Palazzo (13)
Previous Meeting: 28th April 2018, Upton won by 3 runs. Batting first Upton scored 141 (Ross Dixon 37). In a close game, Upton clinched victory with the last ball (Dave Williams 5/37, Ross Dixon 5/44).
2nd XI vs Marple (H)
Saturday 31st May | 12:00
Preview: After last weeks drama, Batts’ 2nd XI will be looking to win in a much more assured way as they return home to play mid table Marple. Batts makes two changes as last weeks 3rd XI Callum McCormick and Joe Smith come in. Losing just 1 or their last 4 games, Upton are showing the sort of form that will see them challenge at the top of the league.
League Positions: Upton – 2nd (92pts) Marple – 8th (69pts)
Leading Run Scorers Upton – Tom Woods (130) Marple - Matthew Barrow (346)
Leading Wicket Takers: Upton - Graeme Keenan (11) Marple - James Hirst (15)
Previous Meeting: 6th August 2022, Marple won by 72 runs. Batting first, Marple reached 212 from their 50 overs (Callum McCormick 2/65). In response, Upton were bowled out for 140 (Alex Woods 45).
3rd XI vs Port Sunlight 2nd XI (a)
Saturday 31st May | 12:00
Preview: Our 3rd XI will take the short journey across the Wirral to take on Port Sunlight in a hugely important local derby. Our opponents sit nicely at the top of the table and represent our toughest fixture of the season. With that said, Luke is forced into 4 changes with Dylan Sandison, Rowan Pennwilliams. Ethan Evans and Jack Presswell coming in.
League Positions: Upton – 7th (69pts) Port Sunlight – 1st (104pts)
Leading Run Scorers: Upton - Faiz Ahmed (91) Port Sunlight -Ryan Kearney (232)
Leading Wicket Takers: Upton - Ian Sharrock (11) Port Sunlight - Kieran Morris (15)
Previous Meeting: 10th August 2019, Port Sunlight won by 76 runs. Upton won the toss and bowled first, restricting Sunlight to 166/8 (Ian Sharrock 4/52). In reply, Upton were bowled out for 90 (Alex Jones 26).
4th XI vs Knutsford 2nd XI (H)
Saturday 31st May | 13:00
Preview: Phil Wood’s struggling 4th XI look to get their season started as they face 2nd place Knutsford. As 1 of three 4th XI’s in their league this season, Upton were always up against it and have produced some excellent personal performances this season. Phil brings in Eben Raja and Jimmy Matheison.
League Positions: Upton – 10th (33pts) Knutsford – 2nd (87pts)
Leading Run Scorers: Upton – Phil Wood (203) Knutsford - Affan Ul Haq (159)
Leading Wicket Takers: Upton - Alexandra Harrison (8) Knutsford - Zain Ali (14)
Previous Meeting: N/A