Foxton Granta CC News story


First team crowned league champions

28 Aug 2022

Saturday saw drama on the final day of the regular season. Going into the game the #1STXI sat in second place knowing that they needed to win against Eaton Socon to give themselves a chance of being crowned Whiting League Div 1 champions! 

Losing the toss and bowling first we bundled Socon out for 86. R. Singh picking up superb figures of 4-11 from 9.3 overs, we’ll supported by R. Devendran who took 3-27 off his 10. 

In reply, we chased the total down for the loss of 4 wickets in the 20th over. L. Hindle top scoring with 25. 

🦊 R. Singh: 4 - 11 off 9.3
🦊 R. Devendran: 3 - 27 off 10
🦊 H. Campbell: 2 - 27 off 7
🦊 L. Hindle: 25 (11)

Following the game, the team nervously watched on as March defeated Wisbech, meaning we are crowned Division 1 champions in our first season as new club!