It was a mixed weekend for Barwell CC as the first team lost out to Loughborough Town 2nds and the second team defeated Anstey and Glenfield.

The first XI travelled to second in the table Loughborough Town 2nds in the hope that a good performance would get their season back on track.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Barwell posted a strong 226, their last wicket falling in the 43rd over.

Their total was largely down to Sachin Aggarwal, who was back in the runs scoring a fine 81.

He was ably supported by skipper Guy Norris who scored 47.

In reply, free scoring Loughborough Town lost only four wickets in reaching 227 in the 33rd over.


In contrast, Barwell 2nds managed to chalk up their third win of the season.

After winning the toss and asking Anstey and Glenfield to bat first, Barwell looked to be facing a challenging total as they struggled to take early wickets.

However, after the drinks break Matt Welsh (4-69) and Ady Baker (2-38) bowled well in tandem and managed to restrict their opponents to 212 for nine.

Barwell’s reply was given a flying start as Mark Racklyeft struck a typically quick-fire 56.

This was backed up by Ady Baker (49) and John Morley (46).

After losing three wickets for 11 runs, Barwell’s reply looked to be faltering.

However, Jack Smith (33no) and Sam Taylor (19no) took Barwell to a victory total of 218 for four with five overs in hand.

The win lifts Barwell to eighth in the table as they travel to Grace Dieu on Saturday.