Match Report

Already confirmed as league champions, Clifton put on a dominant all-round display at Manchester Road, comfortably defeating Wythenshawe by 180 runs.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Clifton made their intentions clear early on. Steve provided a solid start with a brisk 23 before Sam continued the momentum with a composed half-century. The standout performance with the bat came from Dan Jones, who produced a classy and unbeaten 104*, his maiden century, anchoring the innings beautifully.

Supporting contributions came from Jordy, who struck a lively 19, and Judgey, who added a well-made 50* to the tally. Clifton closed their innings on a commanding 300 exactly, with Jones walking off to well-deserved applause after a superb knock.

In response, Wythenshawe struggled to cope with Clifton’s varied and disciplined bowling attack. Jordy made early inroads with two quick wickets before the spin duo of Liam and Owen took full control. Liam continued his red-hot form with the ball, claiming 4 wickets and narrowly missing out on what would have been a remarkable third consecutive five-wicket haul. Owen supported brilliantly, picking up 3 wickets of his own.

The visitors were eventually bowled out for just 120, handing Clifton a resounding 180-run victory.

The win not only reaffirmed Clifton’s dominance this season but also brought up an impressive 100 points for the campaign. A fitting reward for a team that has played consistent, high-quality cricket throughout the season.