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| GUISELEY
RETAIN THE 2002 WADDILOVE CUP AT RAWDON C.C. 11th August 2002 |
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| Guiseley played
in their fourth straight Waddilove final at Rawdon retaining
the trophy against division 'B' champions Hall Park. Guiseley
won the cup in 2001 against Rawdon played at Bilton C.C. and
finished runners-up in 2000 against Burley C.C. (Knaresborough)
and Steeton C.C. (Alwoodley) in 1999. |
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| Guiseley retained the Waddilove cup
in a thrilling final at Rawdon in which victory could have
gone to either side right up until the final few overs. But at
the end of the day an outstanding innings of 132 from 116
balls by Guiseley opener Mark Ross proved to be the difference
between the two sides. |
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| Invited to bat first on a wet wicket Guiseley openers Mark and Simon Ross made a steady start putting on 30 in 12 overs before Simon was victim to the bowling of Murphy. This brought Glen Taylor to the crease, who had never won a Waddilove cup final, being a beaten finalist on numerous occasions. He mainly played a supporting role as Mark plundered runs at an alarming rate from Hall Park's change bowlers, smashing the ball to all parts of the
ground looking to punish anything wayward or
loose. His
knock of 132 included 5 sixes and 14 fours and was
the highest ever score in Waddilove cup final
history. Together with GT they put on 147
for the 2nd wicket until 'Rossy' finally surrendered his wicket with
13 overs remaining. He raced 50 to 100 and after achieving his century
Rossy then scored freely hitting two huge sixes off
Weeden into the Rawdon AFC football pitch. The
only disappointment for Mark was that his Dad
(David Ross) was not there to see his match
winning knock and David had to be content with
commentary from second team captain Nick Fraser
while he waited for his plane out of the country.
Wickets fell quickly at the
end of the innings as Guiseley pursued quick runs,
with the unfortunate Glen Taylor having to retire
hurt on 42 in the penultimate over. Only Howard
Reeve (10) and Steve Thompson (12) made it into
double figures although 'Thomo' did hit a six over
the houses on the Emmott Arms side of the ground.
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| A satisfactory
226 for 6 from their 45 overs was thus reached. |
Mark
Ross acknowledges the applause as he
reaches his century before going on to 132 (a
cup final record score) and sharing in a 147
partnership with GlenTaylor for the second wicket |
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| In reply Hall Park lost both openers by the
time the score had reached 38 both being caught by Chris
Thompson off the bowling of the evergreen Pete Graham.
Runs
then started to flow as Aussie Michael Elliot found his
stride, punishing some wayward bowling. Assisted by Robert
Murphy they took the score to 96 after only 20 overs, well up
with the required run rate. At this point, however, the game
took a turn in favour of the cup holders. Firstly, Murphy was
adjudged to be out LBW to the bowling of Man of the Match Mark
Ross (pictured right with Glen Taylor) and then in the same over they grabbed the prize scalp of
Elliot, run out by a brilliant piece of fielding from Chris
Thompson who hit direct with a shy at the stumps.
Richard
Allinson and Peter Weedon continued the run chase sharing a
partnership of 51 in 10 overs to leave Park needing 80 runs
from the last 20 overs for victory with 6 wickets
remaining.
With the last ball of Andy Paley's nine over spell, Weedon smashed a leg stump half volley to mid-wicket where he found PC, who caught the ball high above his head with another piece of inspirational fielding.
Controversy almost spoilt the occasion as Hall Park strived for late runs. Haigh hit a skier to Mark Ross at deep mid-on who fell backwards as he caught the ball but managed to stay within the boundary as the Hall Park contingent were screaming for six runs to be
given but Haigh was given out much to his disgust.
Hall Park skipper Peter Kempton acting in an unfamiliar role as peacekeeper,
then ushered Haigh from the ground. |
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Man
of the match Mark Ross (left) and Glen (right)
Taylor show
off their trophies. |
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| As Guiseley quickly wrapped up the Hall Park innings for 188,
the catching incident was the only blot on what was an excellent final, played in the best of spirits by both sides.
The weather had not helped but at least Guiseley
managed to finish on the Sunday unlike the
previous year against Rawdon when rain meant a postponement
and a Wednesday finish when the final did
eventually get going.
Guiseley celebrated in style, especially Mark Ross who walked away with the Man of the Match trophy and Glen Taylor picking up his first Waddilove winners medal. While in contrast, youngsters Chris Wain and Chris Thompson now have 11 cup winners medals between them from their past 5 seasons at
Guiseley.
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Back row:
Glan Taylor, Ian Chaplin, Chris Thompson, Andrew
Paley, Howard Reeve, Richard Whitaker, Neil Allitt,
Pete Graham. |
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Front Row:
Sam Wilkinson (Scorer), Mark Ross, Steve Thompson
(Captain), Chris Wain, Simon Ross and mascots |
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| The
Victorious Guiseley team celebrate winning the Waddilove
Cup. |
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| Mark Ross With his Man of the Match trophy |
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