Town C.C. Go Top Of The League

Syston Town C.C. 1st XI continued their excellent start to the season with successive wins over Ibstock Town, Hinckley Amateur, Cropston and Loughborough Town 2nd XI. The victory over previously unbeaten Loughborough propelled the 1ST XI to the top of the league. Australian opener Liam O’Farrell has given the club some cracking starts including 103 in 62 balls against Ibstock and 75 not out off 50 balls against Loughborough. He has been well supported by Skipper Ram Ghuman (pictured), Charlie Taylor, Assad Pathan and Mo Salejee who have all passed the fifty mark. Syston’s bowling attack has largely overwhelmed the opposition so far this season. The pace attack of George Corbett, Asif Mai, Umar Razzaq and Bilal Pardesi have all bowled admirably and spinners Zahir Taher and Faisal Jariwala are currently the team’s leading wicket takers.
In contrast the club’s 2nd XI are still looking for their first win of the season. Several of last season’s regulars have departed but the club is fortunate that experienced former skipper Darmist Bathia was willing to take over the reins once more. The return of former regulars Henry Whait and Ketan Dudharejia has given the team a boost and it is hoped that results will improve in the weeks ahead.
The Sunday XI continued their winning run with victories over Rothley Park, Belvoir, Buckminster and Barrowby and Sileby Town. Against Rothley, Syston amassed a match winning 302-3 with Assad Pathan making 102 and Charlie Taylor 81. Dave Tebbutt (4-27) and Ayaan Pathan (3-49) were largely responsible for dismissing Belvoir for 125 and Kamron Jussab top scoring with 49 as Syston got home by six wickets. Buckminster were bowled out for just 87 with Dave Tebbutt (4-23) once more the pick of the bowlers. Mo Salejee (42) and Assad Pathan (45) knocked off the runs without loss. Syston then piled up 288 against Sileby with Liam O’Farrell hitting 101 in no time and Charlie Taylor cracking 86. Yash Patel bowled superbly to take 5-12 as Sileby were all out for just 85.
The ladies team The Sirens continues to grow but they were unlucky that their first home matches of the season were washed out on 5th June.
Dave Tebbutt has taken over as Junior Co-ordinator and he is continuing to expand the junior side of the club which was so hard hit by Covid restrictions.
Teams at all levels from Kwik to Under 17 are now playing games. New players are always welcome and enquiries can be made to Dave on 0780 570 6860.