SLBL cricket: Pinchbeck go second with derby victory over Spalding Town 3rd

Pinchbeck’s promotion bid gathered pace on Saturday as they cruised past rivals Spalding 3rd to go second in South Lincs and Border League Division Two.

Lee Smith scored a half-century as Pinchbeck managed a solid 173 batting first in the Memorial Field clash.

Town were all out for 76 in reply, giving Pinchbeck a hefty 97-run win and 18 match points.

They are now six points clear of third-placed Heckington ahead of Saturday’s home match with runaway league leaders Graves Park (1pm).

Spalding 3rd, who are now fourth, hosts Heckington (also 1pm).

Moulton Harrox were awarded a walkover win in Division One after Timberland conceded their scheduled game.

RESULTS

Premier Division: Billingborough 84-9, Woodhall Spa 2nd 87-2 (Sargeant 59no); Stamford 133, Boston 2nd 120; Sleaford 2nd 201-9 (Roberts 67), Freiston 74; Bourne 2nd 163 (A Binns 64), Market Deeping 2nd 157-7; Grantham 2nd 155-6, Skegness 156-3.

Division One: Baston v Moulton Harrox; Belton Park v Claypole; Billingborough 2nd v Welby Cavaliers; Skegness 2nd v Boston 3rd; Timberlands v Long Sutton.

Division Two: Heckington 117 (Harris 69), Belton Park 2nd 119-7; Graves Park 292-4, Long Sutton 2nd 122; Pinchbeck 173, Spalding 3rd 76.

FIXTURES (Sat, 1pm)

Premier Division: Billingborough 84-9, Woodhall Spa 2nd 87-2 (Sargeant 59no); Stamford 133, Boston 2nd 120; Sleaford 2nd 201-9 (Roberts 67), Freiston 74; Bourne 2nd 163 (A Binns 64), Market Deeping 2nd 157-7; Grantham 2nd 155-6, Skegness 156-3.

Divison One: Baston v Moulton Harrox; Belton Park v Claypole; Billingborough 2nd v Welby Cavaliers; Skegness 2nd v Boston 3rd; Timberlands v Long Sutton.

Division Two: Freiston 2nd v Grantham 4th; Pinchbeck v Graves Park; Spalding 3rd v Heckington; Belton Park 2nd v Freiston 2nd (Sun).