Spofforth CC 1st XI vs Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 40-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Spofforth CC 1st XI took on Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI on Jun 14, 2025, 05:38 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 404 runs and 16 wickets fall between Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI (204/9 in 40.0 overs) and Spofforth CC 1st XI (200/7 in 40.0 overs).
2. Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI Innings Breakdown (204/9)
Batting in the first innings, Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI finished on 204/9 from 40.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Upper Wharfedale CC 2nd XI accumulated 25 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Whitfield spearheaded the batting effort with 55 runs off 71 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 77.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Chisnall, who contributed 35 runs off 63 deliveries, while Slater added 33 (36b). The bowling side conceded 25 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 2, byes: 15, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Stalker led the bowling figures with 3/42 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.20), assisted by Sixsmith (2/33 in 10.0 overs).
3. Spofforth CC 1st XI Chase & Second Innings Summary (200/7)
Pursuing a target of 205 runs for victory, Spofforth CC 1st XI recorded 200/7 in 40.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.00 runs per over. Stalker anchored the chase for Spofforth CC 1st XI with 46 runs from 69 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 66.7), alongside Kirby Welch who chipped in with 40 off 58 balls. Defending the total, Peace delivered a key spell of 3/38 across 9.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.22, while Metcalfe finished with 2/44 (7.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Stalker and Kirby Welch (Spofforth CC 1st XI), who combined for 83 runs off 114 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Kirby Welch making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Stalker (Spofforth CC 1st XI) topped the match rankings with 271.0 total points, followed closely by Peace (227.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Peace.